CNN has launched a new primetime evening news show, CNN NewsCenter, anchored out of Hong Kong by long-time CNN anchor Monita Rajpal. Rajpal is a journalist with more than two decades of experience in broadcast news where she anchored multiple primetime news shows and reported from locations across the globe, including Asia, Europe and Latin America. The show delivers a fast-paced and engaging summary of all the key global headlines as they develop and is the latest … [Read more...] about CNN launches new primetime evening news show
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Rebekah Horne joins Network Ten as Digital Head
Network Ten has announced the appointment of Rebekah Horne (above) as Chief Digital Officer, effective immediately. Horne will report to Network Ten's Chief Executive Officer, James Warburton. In her new role, Horne is responsible for continuing to develop Network Ten's digital media strategy. Prior to this Horne was Chief Executive Officer of TopFloor.com, a Los Angeles-based start-up. Founded by Brian Lee and funded by Google Ventures, Polaris and Science-Inc, TopFloor.com … [Read more...] about Rebekah Horne joins Network Ten as Digital Head
Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Singapore – Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, previously announced to be a special one-off episode, is now airing in two parts. The two-part worldwide exclusive of Oprah’s Next Chapter will air as a special simulcast on Friday, January 18 (Part 1), and Saturday, January 19 (Part 2) at 10AM (SIN/HK time) on both Discovery Channel and TLC in Southeast Asia and across Asia-Pacific. Internationally, the special will air the same night on Discovery Channel … [Read more...] about Lance Armstrong interview will now air in two parts
Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
London – FremantleMedia has appointed Sangeeta Desai to the combined role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of FremantleMedia, effective immediately. In her new role, Desai will be responsible for the management of FremantleMedia’s operations in its corporate centre including financial performance, legal and business affairs, IT, purchasing and procurement, and property. Desai will be based in London, reporting directly to the CEO of FremantleMedia, … [Read more...] about Sangeeta Desai appointed COO and CFO of FremantleMedia
The Jim Henson Company expands international distribution department
Los Angeles, California –The Jim Henson Company’s Global Distribution division continues to expand both its business and its team following the success of its children’s properties such as Dinosaur Train, Pajanimals and Sid The Science Kid, and the expansion of its third party licensing and distribution label, HIP (Henson Independent Properties) which includes The Annoying Orange. Richard Goldsmith, EVP of Global Distribution for The Jim Henson Company, announced the … [Read more...] about The Jim Henson Company expands international distribution department
Viacom’s Colleen Fahey Rush headlines 2013 ASTRA Women in TV Breakfast
Sydney – The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) announced that Colleen Fahey Rush, Executive Vice President and Chief Research Officer for Viacom Media Networks (VMN), will headline the 2013 ASTRA Women in TV Breakfast as part of this year’s ASTRA Conference on March 14. Rush was instrumental in leading VMN’s landmark study, "The Next Normal: An Unprecedented Look at Millennials Worldwide", which shares insights into the attitudes, values, … [Read more...] about Viacom’s Colleen Fahey Rush headlines 2013 ASTRA Women in TV Breakfast
