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Chai Peng to head Total Sports Asia’s operations in China
MUMBAI: Sports marketing firm Total Sports Asia (TSA) has appointed Chai Peng as the MD for China.
Peng will oversee TSA’s operations in China and will be responsible for the division’s overall performance.
He says that TSA is a young company with a passionate business. “I believe there is a lot of potential in sports in China. We will increase the areas where TSA is already well established and develop new, creative avenues as well.”
On the plans for China he says, “We will look into key consumer trends, key owners, main advertisers, sponsors, media and key people in the industry within the next couple of months and then explore a new strategy to take TSA China forward.”
TSA CEO Marcus Luer said, “Chai brings an amazing track record in building up a business in China with him and has the international experience as well. Together with our expertise in sports marketing, we believe that we have a winning combination.”
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
