Redmond, Washington - Microsoft Corp. has announced that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months, upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. In the meantime, Ballmer will continue as CEO and will lead Microsoft through the next steps of its transformation to a devices and services company. The Wall Street Journal reported that investors have welcomed this news, pushing Microsoft shares up 7%, or … [Read more...] about Microsoft CEO to retire within 12 months
Discovery U.S. and DNI launch development fund
Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Channel U.S. and Discovery Networks International (DNI) have announced the launch of a new Global Landmark Development Fund in the amount of $500,000 to fuel the next generation of epic series and landmark events. Discovery Channel and DNI are working in partnership to kickstart the next big programmes in science, adventure, history, engineering, natural history and more. "Discovery Channel is as committed as ever to pushing the boundaries of … [Read more...] about Discovery U.S. and DNI launch development fund
“Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” S2 to launch in September
Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown S2 - Israel CNN’s popular original series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown which has been nominated for four Primetime Emmys in the 2013 competition, launches its second season on September 16 on CNN International. The season premiere episode Jerusalem features tours of Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, marking the first time the host has filmed in these locations. Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown is produced by Zero Point Zero Production … [Read more...] about “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown” S2 to launch in September
MIPCOM: Facebook’s Dan Rose to keynote
Dan Rose Paris – MIPCOM has announced that Facebook’s Vice President, Partnerships, Dan Rose will give a keynote address on October 7, 2013 as part of MIPCOM’s Media Mastermind Keynote Series. Each night in the U.S., between 88 and 100 million people visit Facebook and many of them are talking about TV. As more and more people turn to social media to discuss what they are watching on TV – including more than one billion monthly active users on Facebook – … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Facebook’s Dan Rose to keynote
ATV’s broadcast licence in jeopardy
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So Kam-leung made the announcement, according to the South China Morning Post, which added that the Communications Authority ordered ATV to remove executive director James Shing Pan-yu from his post by September 2, 2013 after he helped facilitate undue interference from Wong in the station's management. The company was also fined HK$1 million, added the report. "I hope that ATV will comply with the instructions issued by the … [Read more...] about ATV’s broadcast licence in jeopardy
Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
NoHo Arts District, California - The Creative Achievement in Interactive Media award honours second screen experiences and cutting edge "next generation" content produced by the major studios as well as independent creators. The juried winners represent the following formats: Multiplatform Storytelling (Last Chance Kitchen), Original Interactive Program (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Social TV Experience (Oprah's Lifeclass), as well as User Experience and Visual Design (the Nick … [Read more...] about Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced