Endemol Shine Group announced changes within its senior team of Endemol Beyond. Georg Ramme will step down as Managing Director, Endemol Beyond Germany and as Global Managing Director of Endemol Beyond International. Michael Kollatschny will take over as Managing Director, Endemol Beyond Germany. Group Director of Commercial and Strategy, Wim Ponnet will be overseeing the company’s international digital business. Kollatschny will take up his position at Endemol Beyond on 1 May, and will be … [Read more...] about Endemol Beyond senior team changes
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Nippon TV heads to MIP
Tokyo, Japan– Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) will be heading to MIP 2016 with three new formats including Battle of the Homes, Love Liar and Celebrity Style Battle. Co-developed with Red Arrow, Battle of the Home fuses game show and reality with two neighbouring families competing in challenges in their own homes. Their lives are taken over for 48 hours as comic hosts spy into each fix-rigged home and spring four hilarious challenges at the most inconvenient moments. But … [Read more...] about Nippon TV heads to MIP
CNBC-TV18 rated first
Mumbai- Coverage on the Rail Budget and Economic Survey saw CNBC-TV18 as the undisputed leader in English business news channels’ coverage. The channel was far ahead of other English business news channels and also beat the leading English general news channel. Across the whole week (20-26 February), CNBC-TV18 was number 1 with 76% share which was thrice of all the competition put together. ET Now was at 19%, NDTV Profit at 2% and Bloomberg TV had 3% viewership. In cities with population … [Read more...] about CNBC-TV18 rated first
Inmarsat C’s anniversary
Inmarsat has marked the 25th anniversary of Inmarsat C by revealing that more than 600 distress alerts from vessels in urgent need were broadcast over the service in 2015. The disclosure demonstrates how the decision made by IMO administrations requiring all ships of more than 300 gross tons to be fitted with a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) remains pivotal in protecting lives at sea. The Inmarsat C service provides a critical link between vessels in distress and Maritime … [Read more...] about Inmarsat C’s anniversary
FMI’s new VP
London– FremantleMedia International (FMI) announced the appointment of Al De Azpiazu as VP of Sales & Distribution, Western Europe. Azpiazu will be charged with further exploring exploitation opportunities for FMI’s 22,000 hours of premium scripted and non-scripted content across France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. He will report to Jamie Lynn, EVP, Sales & Distribution, EMEA. Prior to his role at FMI, Al De Azpiazu served as Executive Director, Sales at Warner Bros. … [Read more...] about FMI’s new VP
History TV18 launches
History TV18 launches a new show, OMG! Yeh Mera India, taking audiences across the country and showcasing facts about its people and places. Every week, Krushna Abhishek will take viewers on an unforgettable journey into an India that will make them go OMG. As part of the initiative, History TV18 also plans to create an engaging digital initiative to drive user-generated content on its social media ecosystem. The show will invite participation from viewers to share OMG stories from their … [Read more...] about History TV18 launches