Sydney – The former Director of Marketing for the Seven Network, Melissa Madden, has been appointed to the role of Director of Brands and Marketing at BBC Worldwide Australasia. She will start at BBC Worldwide Australasia in March. In her new role, Madden will be responsible for the effective management of BBC Worldwide Australasia’s marketing department, delivering marketing and brand management services across all business areas, from channels, global brands and consumer … [Read more...] about Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
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Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
Wizards vs Aliens New York – FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment’s action-adventure drama series Wizards vs Aliens has been sold to a number of territories including North America, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Malaysia. Wizards vs Aliens will make its American debut on U.S. kids’ and family network The Hub in 2013. In addition to The Hub, Wizards vs Aliens has also been sold to upwards of 50 territories including Australia and New Zealand (ABC, UKTV), Canada … [Read more...] about Wizards vs Aliens announces sales to over 50 territories
Carrington leaves Turner EMEA amidst major restructuring
Michael Carrington Michael Carrington is leaving his current position as Chief Content Officer of Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) EMEA to join children’s producer and distributor, HIT Entertainment. Carrington will assume the newly created position of Head of Content and Production at HIT Global Brands. Carrington, who joined Turner in 2010 from CBeebies, will be based in HIT’s London office, where he will be responsible for enhancing HIT’s centre of excellence for content and … [Read more...] about Carrington leaves Turner EMEA amidst major restructuring
Beach House Pictures scores four finalists in the 2013 New York Festivals Awards
Singapore-based production house Beach House Pictures (BHP) has received four entries in the finals of the 2013 New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards. BHP’s Mao's Cold War China vs USA episode (co-production for Discovery Networks Asia and distributed by OTF), was selected as a finalist in the Television Documentary/Information Program: History & Society category, while the Mao's Cold War China vs India episode was selected for the Television-Craft: Program Best … [Read more...] about Beach House Pictures scores four finalists in the 2013 New York Festivals Awards
CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Pauline Seow to regional ad sales team
Singapore – CNBC has appointed Pauline Seow to its Asia Pacific team as Regional Sales Director of Advertising Sales for Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. Seow will report to Junji Sumitani, Vice President, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific, and will be based in Hong Kong. She will assume her new role immediately. Seow will lead the development of integrated solutions across CNBC platforms spanning digital, TV, mobile and events. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Pauline Seow to regional ad sales team
Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel
Singapore – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced the return of survival expert and global phenomenon Bear Grylls with an all-new series, Bear Grylls: Ultimate Survivors (6x60’). The new series — commissioned by Julian Bellamy, Creative Director and Head of Production & Development, DNI, and Sarah Davies, Vice President of Development, Factual Programming, DNI — will air on Discovery Channel internationally. … [Read more...] about Bear Grylls returns to Discovery Channel
