Petaling Jaya – Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia’s largest fully integrated media group, has announced three key appointments, which will take effect on March 1, 2013. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services; Ahmad Izham Omar has been named Chief Executive Officer, Television Networks; while Shareen Ooi Bee Hong assumes the role of Group Chief Marketing Officer. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid, Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services of … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Media Prima announces key appointments
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Chinese and Catalonian producers to co-produce animated kids series
Barcelona – The signing of a co-production agreement between Catalan producers TV3, Neptuno Films and Benecé Produccions with Chinese company AGOGO for the animated series The Story Isn't Over Yet (26x13'), marks a significant step for Catalonia's kids' content production sector. Managing Director of Neptuno Films, Cristina Brandner, believes the deal marks the beginning of an alliance that has huge potential. “Catalonian producers have a long and well-proven track record in … [Read more...] about Chinese and Catalonian producers to co-produce animated kids series
Media Prima wins “Best Online Driver” award at Marketing Events Awards
Malaysia’s Media Prima bagged two awards and seven nominations at the Marketing Events Awards 2012 held on November 22. TV3's Anugerah Juara Lagu 26 won the Gold Award for the “Best Online Driver Category” while Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2011, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011, won the Bronze award under the same category. According to reports, multi-phased online activities leading up to the event night were in place, from a video … [Read more...] about Media Prima wins “Best Online Driver” award at Marketing Events Awards
Malaysia’s FTA giant Media Prima grows in strength
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia – Media Prima, an integrated media group based in Malaysia, has recorded a 3 percent growth, in Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (PATAMI) from Continuing Operations after Extraordinary Item (EI) of September 2012 compared to the corresponding period last year from RM132.60 million to RM136.73 million. Net revenue for the third quarter of 2012 grew by 5 percent to RM437.21 million compared to RM417.47 million recorded for the same period last year. Media … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s FTA giant Media Prima grows in strength
New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV migrates broadcast management to Pilat Media’s IBMS Version 6
London - Pilat Media Global plc, a leading supplier of business management software to the media industry, announced that New Zealand broadcaster MediaWorks TV has completed a successful migration of its operations to Version 6 of the Pilat Media Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) for both TV3 and FOUR. Peter Crossan, CFO, MediaWorks, said: "With Version 6, we're looking forward to building on our foundation to add significant new business management capabilities — such as … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV migrates broadcast management to Pilat Media’s IBMS Version 6
Primed for crime
Cannes – ITV Studios Global Entertainment has sold the brand new US version of Prime Suspect to broadcasters across the globe. This will see the network drama launch in over 30 territories. The series has been licensed to broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific and Europe including Nine (Australia), TVNZ (New Zealand), Diva Universal (in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan), Kanal 5 (Sweden), and TV3 (Ireland). In addition, an agreement has been reached with two broadcasters in … [Read more...] about Primed for crime
