India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising TV Asia Plus summarises the key changes regarding the insertion of advertisements for Pay and Free-TV in India, as a result of changes implemented by TRAI. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper that not just restricts the amount of commercial airtime on Pay and Free-TV but also determines the way and form commercials appear on television screens by way of scrolls and tickers. In a 33-page … [Read more...] about India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising
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2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study
2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study Internet advertising hit $84.8 billion in 2011, representing a 16 percent increase over the previous year and accounting for more than 17 percent of all global measured advertising expenditures, according to a new report from GroupM. North America led the pack in terms of overall digital ad spending with an estimated $34.5 billion; Asia-Pacific came in second with $24.8 billion followed by Western Europe with $21 billion, according to the study, … [Read more...] about 2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes "Destination America.” Silver Spring, USA - Discovery Communications announced today that Planet Green will turn red, white, and blue when it is re-named Destination America on Monday, May 28, 2012. Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, Destination America will be the first network to celebrate the people, places, and stories of the United States, emblazoned with the grit and tenacity, honesty and work … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Al Jazeera English wins prestigious Peabody Award for “thorough, enterprising and brave” reporting
Al Jazeera English wins prestigious Peabody Award for “thorough, enterprising and brave” reporting New York – Al Jazeera English was today named as one of the recipients of the 71st Annual Peabody Awards for the channel’s ground-breaking coverage of the Arab Awakening. Commenting on Al Jazeera English's triumph, the Peabody judges said: “From December 2010, when protests erupted in Tunisia, through 2001, Al Jazeera was a network of record for millions of viewers … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English wins prestigious Peabody Award for “thorough, enterprising and brave” reporting
NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award The Peabody awards is the oldest electronic media award in the world, recognizing excellence, distinguished achievement, and meritorious public service. Tokyo — NHK’s documentary Surviving the Tsunami was a winner at this year’s George Foster Peabody Award. The programme was broadcast by 60 broadcasters in 44 countries and regions, sharing with our international audiences the analysis and the lessons drawn out of this unprecedented … [Read more...] about NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
Endemol names new CEO
Endemol names new CEO London, Amsterdam - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, announced that Group President Marco Bassetti has decided to step down from the company. Marco Bassetti first joined Endemol in December 1997 when Aran, the leading Italian production company he founded in 1989, was acquired by the Group. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Endemol Group in October 2007 and was promoted to President of Endemol Group in August 2009. Since June 2011 … [Read more...] about Endemol names new CEO