Singapore - Salauddin Sinnakandu has been appointed to the role of Advertising Sales Director Asia Pacific Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal. The announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, Managing Director Asia Pacific Global Networks to whom he will be reporting. The new appointment is effective immediately. In this newly-created role based in Singapore, Salauddin Sinnakandu will play a key leadership role in establishing and growing the ad sales business of NBC … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks appoints Advertising Sales Director, Asia Pacific
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Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore/Hong Kong - Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI's portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom Suharjono will … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Spongebob Squarepants returns to CCTV
Shanghai/Hong Kong - Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants returns to China Central Television (CCTV) in January 2009. This was announced as Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) awarded a multi-category licence for Spongebob Squarepants to Guangzhou Art-land. Spongebob Squarepants first aired in China on CCTV in 2006 with success in ratings within the 4-14 and 25-44 age groups. It was also shown from September to December 2007. The show will return in 2009 with all-new episodes in the … [Read more...] about Spongebob Squarepants returns to CCTV
Viacom 18’s Colors channel makes global debut on World On-Demand
Tokyo - The New Media Group K.K., parent of the World On-Demand IPTV platform, announced with Viacom 18, the launch of their latest channel - Colors onto the World On-Demand service. This carriage agreement represents the first ever global launch of a major entertainment channel on IPTV as customers across the globe will be able to preview COLORS for 1 week at no cost, courtesy Viacom 18 and World On-Demand. From October, World On-Demand members will be able to catch up on all of the latest from … [Read more...] about Viacom 18’s Colors channel makes global debut on World On-Demand
MTV rebuffs restructure rumours
Singapore - A spokesperson for MTV Asia has stated that the company is not going through a restructure exercise, and that "apart from (SVP) Ian Stewart's plans to leave there are no other exits planned." "On the contrary, we are building the business," she continued. "Viacom Brands Solution (VBS) continues to operate as a distinct business unit. In addition to the pan-regional advertising service, we are adding a VBS Solutions service to best exploit country level opportunities. "This additional … [Read more...] about MTV rebuffs restructure rumours