David Ellender stepped down from his position as CEO of FremantleMedia International in early August this year. Following the announcement, Jens Ritcher will be appointed as new CEO of FremantleMedia International. Previously, Ellender was in charge of overseeing FremantleMedia's new global distribution and Kids & Family Entertainment division. Ellender left the company after spending twelve years at the helm. David Ellender FremantleMedia has released a … [Read more...] about Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
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Kantar Media acquires Fish Eye Analytics
Singapore and Shaghai - Kantar Media has acquired FishEye Analytics, a Singapore-based start-up providing global social media listening research.Bottom of Form The integration will extend Kantar Media's global multi-lingual social measurement and analysis capabilities. Andy Brown, Global CEO of Kantar Media, said: "The development of our business in Asia is a strategic priority for Kantar Media. Following the acquisition of China social insight experts CIC in … [Read more...] about Kantar Media acquires Fish Eye Analytics
New NHK President appointed
Tokyo - The Board of Governors of NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) has made the decision to appoint Katsuto Momii as NHK’s new president. Katsuto Momii is currently Senior Corporate Advisor of Nihon Unisys, Ltd. The tenure of the new president will start from January 25th 2014. The current president, Masayuki Matsumoto will retire from his post on January 24th, when his 3-year term expires. … [Read more...] about New NHK President appointed
​BBC Worldwide sells “Dancing with the Stars” to Cambodi​a​
Singapore​ – BBC Worldwide has announced that hit entertainment TV format Dancing with the Stars has been licensed to Cambodian Broadcasting Service Co,Ltd (CBS). The series will air on CTN, Cambodia’s most watched terrestrial channel. The announcement marks the debut of Dancing with the Stars in Cambodia. It is also BBC Worldwide’s first format sale in the country. One of BBC Worldwide’s most popular global brands, Dancing with the … [Read more...] about ​BBC Worldwide sells “Dancing with the Stars” to Cambodi​a​
​​Y​ouTube confirmed as first founding partner of MIP DIGITAL FRONTS
Paris – MIPTV has announced​ that YouTube is confirmed as the first Founding Partner of the inaugural MIP DIGITAL FRONTS. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 51st annual MIPTV takes place April 7-10​ 2014 in Cannes, France. The MIP DIGITAL FRONTS will be held on Wednesday April 9​ in the Palais des Festivals. MIP DIGITAL FRONTS are the world’s first international screenings to showcase and trade original online video programming and web series, in front of an … [Read more...] about ​​Y​ouTube confirmed as first founding partner of MIP DIGITAL FRONTS
CBS orders two new seasons for “Survivor”
CBS has ordered two more editions of Survivor to be broadcast during the 2014-2015 season. Five-time Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst has signed a new agreement to return as host and executive producer. Probst has hosted Survivor since its inception in May 2000. After 27 seasons, 413 episodes and 406 castaways, Survivor remains a gold standard of quality in television and a consistent ratings winner. The most recent edition, Survivor: … [Read more...] about CBS orders two new seasons for “Survivor”