SPENA to Rep Chinese Movie Channel in Taiwan

SINGAPORE: SPE Networks — Asia has taken on representation for ad sales and certain channel services for the Taiwanese local Chinese-language network LS Time Movie.

SPE Networks — Asia is responsible for LS Time Movie’s advertising sales, certain technical services, on- and off-air promotions and communications. The 24-hour channel is available on more than 90 percent of pay-TV services across Taiwan. This adds to SPE Networks — Asia’s current portfolio in the territory, which includes AXN and Animax.

Ricky Ow, the senior VP and general manager at SPE Networks – Asia, said, “We are thrilled about the addition of a Chinese movie channel to our advertising portfolio.  The inclusion of LS Time Movie will help us build and make available more creative and comprehensive solutions to advertisers and we are excited about the potential of this partnership and the channel’s blockbuster programming line up for 2011.”

Chen Chuan Ming, the general manager at Hong-GI International Co., added, “LS Time Movie is a quality channel offering some of the best and latest movies from across Asia, drawn from a great variety of genres. The channel has a wide appeal and there is great potential for it to grow further. Entering into this partnership, we believe that the SPE Networks – Asia team has the capability and expertise to take the LS Time Movie business to the next level.”