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Star TV Taiwan GM moves to CETV as CEO
MUMBAI: Star TV’s general manager in Taiwan, Ivan Yuan Chih Yeh has moved to China Entertainment Television (CETV) Broadcast Limited this week as its chief executive officer.
Yeh’s appointment follows that of Starr Zhou, a veteran from Hunan Economic Television who recently joined CETV as Channel Controller, responsible for day-to-day operations. Yeh, who has over 18 years broadcast experience, was general manager, News Corp’s Star TV in Taiwan. During his time there, from 2001-2004, he oversaw five of Star channel’s operations, turning them around and making them profitable, says an official release.
CETV is a subsidiary of TOM Group and is owned 36 per cent by Time Warner. It is a 24-hour Mandarin channel providing high quality, innovative entertainment to mainland China. CETV was the first foreign channel to be granted landing rights in the Guangdong area and reaches over 2.3 million households in the Pearl River Delta and transmits via the Asia Sat 3S Satellite and from China’s central platform, to 23 million households across mainland China, says the release.
As CEO, Yeh will bring strategic vision and provide leadership in helping CETV achieve its goal of expanding coverage and distribution within the China and building CETV into one of the leading satellite channels. He will also be responsible for planning and business development, focusing on overall programming direction, distribution, marketing and sales. He will also be active on the international front, exploring alliances and establishing tie-ups with other strategic partners.
Before joining Star, Yeh was a central figure in the Taiwan radio sector joining Feng-Ming Broadcasting Co. Ltd in 1986, after which he founded Kiss Radio (Kaohsiung Interactive Super Station) in Southern Taiwan in 1993 and GoldFM Network in 1998. Yeh currently holds directorships in these two radio stations and is also the chairman of GoldFM Network, says the release.
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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.
