Silver Spring, Maryland - Discovery Communications has announced the extension of President and CEO David Zaslav's employment contract through the end of the decade. Zaslav has committed to hold the majority of his equity from stock grants to term, furthering the alignment of shareholder and management interests. "David has done a superb job. He built a strong management team that has expanded the company's reach and relevance, increased its market share domestically and … [Read more...] about Discovery extends contract for President and CEO David Zaslav
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Interview with James Ross, Lightning International
Q: What were some of the highlights of Formats Asia 2013? A: The idea for Formats Asia is really to get a broad view of the formats in the local production industry from a broadcaster point of view, from a production company point of view, and from a content owner and distributor point of view. Not forgetting the branded entertainment folks as well. So all those different sectors are represented on our discussions and I think it’s bigger and better this year than last year. This year we … [Read more...] about Interview with James Ross, Lightning International
HKTV goes into online space
Following the announcement of the switch, HKTV has drawn strong responses from the stock market, with shares almost doubling. The move will provide investors an opportunity to pass their verdict on Wong's decision to offer television services online and on mobile devices. According to The Standard, within the same day, HKTV's share prices increased to 92% from HK$2.32 to HK $4.46 after the company agreed to buy a spectrum from a unit of China Mobile Hong Kong. The reports also show … [Read more...] about HKTV goes into online space
Ellender leaves FremantleMedia
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
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
SPT makes new senior appointment for APAC
Singapore– Hui Keng (HK) Ang has been promoted to Senior Vice Pr​esident and G​eneral M​anager, ​N​etworks, Asia for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), it was announced by George Chien, E​xecutive V​ice P​resident,N​etworks, Asia-Pacific for SPT, to whom he reports. Based in Singapore, Ang will oversee the networks’ robust portfolio of channels across Southeast Asia, including AXN, Sony Entertainment Television, beTV, ONE, Animax and the … [Read more...] about SPT makes new senior appointment for APAC