New York – News Corporation has announced a restructuring of its senior leadership team, which oversees the company’s media and entertainment properties. Peter Rice, who has served as Chairman of Entertainment for FOX Networks Group (FNG) since 2010, has been elevated to Chairman and CEO of FNG, where he will oversee all programming and operations for the group, which includes FOX Broadcasting Company, FOX Sports Media Group, FX, FOX International Channels and the National … [Read more...] about News Corporation announces key executive appointments
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Global ad spending seen to grow 5.1% in 2012
New York – Global advertising spending in measured media is forecast to grow by 5.1 percent this year, according to analyst GroupM, down from its initial forecast of 6.3 percent late last year. In 2011, ad spending reached US$482 billion, up by 5 percent from 2010’s $459 billion, according to GroupM. The research firm also predicted that annual global ad spending in 2013 will increase by 5.3 percent to $533.2 billion. For the U.S. market, ad investment in measured media is expected … [Read more...] about Global ad spending seen to grow 5.1% in 2012
BBC World News’ Mishal Husain Meets to highlight ambition, change and talent
Singapore – BBC World News has announced Mishal Husain Meets, a new series that profiles six well-known Asian personalities, including scientists, actors, sports personalities and artists. Filmed at the NYU Tisch School of The Arts in Singapore, the six-part series will be fronted by BBC presenter Mishal Husain and will find out what it takes to launch a successful business and career—from the astrophysicist who put the first Malaysian astronaut into space, to Singapore’s … [Read more...] about BBC World News’ Mishal Husain Meets to highlight ambition, change and talent
ESPN STAR Sports receives rights to multi-year broadcast of Sri Lanka Premier League
ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) has reached a multi-year broadcast rights agreement for exclusive coverage of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) in India. The multi-year deal includes a minimum of 24 T20 matches per season. The first edition of the SLPL will see seven provisional teams compete for the coveted trophy as well as a qualifier berth to the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) to be held later this year. The SLPL will feature 42 international players participating from seven countries. STAR … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports receives rights to multi-year broadcast of Sri Lanka Premier League
A+E Networks strengthens presence in Asia
New York – A+E Networks has finalized licensing agreements with broadcasters in Asia for a number of series and specials, according to Marielle Zuccarelli, Managing Director, International Content Distribution for A+E Networks. Ling-Sze Gan, Senior Director, International Content Sales, Asia, said, “This year, our sales are soaring throughout Asia, which has enabled us to further strengthen our presence in this vital market. We have a fantastic library of high quality content and … [Read more...] about A+E Networks strengthens presence in Asia
Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, has announced that a number of major international broadcasters will feature the exclusive documentary Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man Alive, as part of their Olympic Games programming. The 60-minute film, produced by Elephant Doc and Leiblang Productions for France 2, has been sold to a number of territories including: Australia (SBS); Japan (NHK); South Korea (CJ E&M); as well as several airline companies in Qatar and UK. The hour-long … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights secures international deals for Usain Bolt doco
