Malhotra Has Something To Prove At UTV
Former Electronic Arts boss has a new challenge - to show that media companies get the gaming business too.
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October 16, 2008 | 9:36 AM
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Rahman Takes Media Prima Out Of Its Comfort Zone
The man who made Media Prima a challenger brand wants it to stay that way.
Time For Web To Go Mass Market In Hong Kong
Brands in Hong Kong want a website with mass appeal, a gap that could be filled by leading broadcaster, TVB. Ivy Wong’s job is to make it happen.
Nair’s Next Move
NDTV’s impressive debut in Hindi general entertainment was the least expected of the man leading the charge, Sameer Nair.
Microsoft Steps Up In Southeast Asia
First local sales manager outside Singapore signals start of major sales drive in region where online spend is low.
IHT Rejig Strengthens Cross-Atlantic Ties
Publisher Michael Golden goes to New York for a full-time job with the parent as his second-in-command succeeds him in Paris.
Sony's Management Shuffle
The promotion of ad sales chief Gregory Ho to run Animax Asia provides missing cog to make regional operations tick over nicely in 2008.
Fredy's Mantra For Xinhua Finance Media
After taking Xinhua Finance Media public, founder and CEO Fredy Bush has been splashing out on a diverse spread of businesses.
The Chosen One
News Corp. has initiated major management changes with James Murdoch rejoining the Board as the head of company operations in Europe and Asia.
Jain Banks on Brand
The JV between Viacom and TV 18 is looking to build a strong channel brand to stand out in the Indian market, says MTV head Amit Jain.
Aegis Installs New Management in India
Aegis is banking on a fresh swathe of senior mgmt. in India to bed in its international disciplines & tools, and bring stability to media operations.
Aiello Unveils Star Growth Plan
CEO Paul Aiello says that Star Group needs to recapture the energy and daring of its past.
Craig Joins as Marketing Director of Microsoft SEA Online Services Group
Craig joins the team with over 15 years of international marketing experience, seven of which were at Nike in Hong Kong and Singapore.
ESPN STAR Sports Appoints Andrew Marshall as SVP of Legal and Business Affairs
ESPN STAR Sports today announced a new appointment to its Legal team with Marshall taking on the role.
Liberty Global Appoints Bob Leighton as Senior Vice President of Programming
Mr. Leighton will be responsible for coordinating and leveraging Liberty Global’s programming activities worldwide.
SPTI India Appointed Dutta as Director of Licensing
Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) continues to expand its footprint worldwide with the opening of a new TV licensing office in Mumbai, India.
TIME Shift A Success
TIME’s new redesign, periodicity and the continued growth of TIME.com are having a big impact, says international editor Michael Elliot.
PV Narayanmoorthy Promoted to MD at Carat India
Richard Halmarick announced a number of changes at Carat India which will strengthen the management team and underpin future business performance.
ESPN STAR Sports Promotes Manu Sawhney to Managing Director
The Board is confident that under Manu’s leadership and with the company’s strong management team, ESPN STAR Sports will continue to grow.
Turner Asia Pacific Advances Ian Carroll to Lead The Comapany's Growth in New Areas
With immediate effect, Turner Promotes Ian Carroll, from Senior Vice President & General Manager to Executive Vice President.
Nick Childs Joins Grey New York as Director of Content Development
Award-Winning Director, Producer and Creative Executive Heads New Department of Grey New York.
NBC Universal Appoints Miranda as Managing Director Asia, Global Networks
Miranda to play leading role in Asia as part of NBC Universal’s ongoing international global channels expansion.
NetEase.com Appoints Feng Zhou as SVP of Search Operations
Mr. Zhou will manage the Company's new search division, with responsibility for search technology, product development and search advertising.
James Kynge Appointed Head of FTChinese.com
James’s key responsibilities will be to lead FTC’s business development and expansion of product offerings in China and the rest of the world.
Aparisim Ghosh Appointed World Editor, TIME U.S.
The first non-American to old the title of World Editor at TIME, as well as the first Indian national. Aparisim will be based in New York.
STAR Designates Anthony Day as EVP of Strategy and Development
STAR announced the appointment of Anthony Day for the new postion, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development.
STAR Names Newnham to English Channels SVP Role
STAR has shuttled another bright executive into a top position at its English Language Channels division.
Annie Yim Named Exec. Director, Licensing, SPTI
Annie Yim becomes lead decision-maker on licensing for Sony Pictures Television International's Greater China operation.
JWT China CEO Says CRM Business 'Booming'
J. Walter Thompson Greater China CEO Tom Doctoroff says that JWT is experiencing tremendous growth in at least two areas.
FT Announces Greg Zorthian as Global Circulation Manager
Zorthian will oversee the Financial Times’ global print and distribution operations and explore the use of new formats and technologies in print.
Richard Shim: Don't Worry, Embrace Digital
AMJ asks CJ Media EVP Richard Shim why his company is not worried about digital interaction.
Tracking the Niche-Seeking Missile
Michael Hong is a Wharton-trained globalist technophile who wants to make Pandora TV the world's favorite online video portal.
Microsoft Puts Avid Gamer in Executive Seat
Microsoft tasks media and entertainment group GM Katherine Styponias to deliver digital entertainment experiences.
IHT's Ciafardini To Boost Asia Advertisers' Presence in Rest of World
Asia is benefiting from a unified ad sales network after the New York Times Media Group bought the IHT.
ICON Boosts Executive Numbers by Four
ICON, a worlwide independent communications consultancy, has named four executives to its ranks.
The Tiger In A Forest of Symbols
AMJ interviews Leo Burnett’s President of Asia Pacific Michelle Kristula-Green on how the agency discovers a brand’s core values.
Ridding: Ad Sales Team 'Outperforming' Market
An interview with Financial Times CEO John Ridding.
TIME Shifting
Alan Lammin, Time’s Publishing Director in Asia Pacific, has given TIME a polishing.
The Digital Peninsula
Peter Bullard, vice president and managing director of Viacom International Japan, wants to drive digital growth at MTV Japan.
Hary Tanoesoedibjo Moving To Acquire Stake in Indovision
For FYE December 2006, MNC turnover is expected to grow by more than 71% to reach Rp2.42 trillion.
Discovery: HD is the Present, Not Future, of TV
Tom Keaveny, MD of Discovery Networks Asia, says the company is putting its finger on the digital HD button.
Digital Asia
New Asia-Pacific CEO Patrick Stahle will make sure that Aegis Media has Asia covered as it transforms itself into a digital region.
Scaling Asia
A mountain-climbing chairman and CEO uses strategy to shape the regional market.
Client Driven, Creative Led
George Gallate, Euro RSCG's CEO for Asia, is getting the agency back on track in the region and eyeing significant new business in markets.
IHT Promotes Marketing Manager to Asia Pacific
International Herald Tribune, the Paris-based newspaper owned by The New York Times Media Group, has welcomed a new ad director to the Asia-Pacific region.
Lerwill Committed to Independence
AMJ meets Robert Lerwill, the new chief executive of Aegis.
MTV Names India Executive to Regional Role
Viacom and MTV Networks International have rewarded the architect who formed the Viacom and TV 18 JV, Viacom-18, in
Discovery Networks Asia Promotes Gibbons and Channa
Discovery Networks Asia (DNA) has named a new general manager.
Fox Restructures Entertainment Posts
Fox Broadcasting is restructuring management in order to add depth to its network as it navigates the rapidly changing TV landscape.
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