London, UK - Keshet International, the worldwide distribution and production arm of Keshet Media Group has appointed Cynthia Kennedy as Sales Director. Kennedy will cover multiple territories and will report to Keren Shahar, Head of Distribution & Acquisitions. Kennedy joins a team that includes Sales Director Nelly Weber-Feld, Sales Director Kelly Wright and Marcom Manager Limor Gott-Ronen, who is extending her responsibilities to include sales. Kennedy joins from BBC Worldwide where … [Read more...] about Keshet International appoints new Sales Director
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BBC appoints new ANZ ad sales VP
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has announced the appointment of Alistair McEwan as Vice President, Advertising Sales, Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). McEwan will be responsible for advertising sales for BBC Advertising’s digital assets - bbc.com and sales representation of lonelyplanet.com – as well as international deals for global channel BBC World News. McEwan takes up his post on July 22, 2013. He will be based … [Read more...] about BBC appoints new ANZ ad sales VP
9 Emmy nominations for “Dancing with the Stars”
This is the eighth consecutive year that BBC Worldwide Productions' Dancing with the Stars has received a nomination in the “Outstanding Reality-Competition Program” category. Additionally, Dancing with the Stars’ host, Emmy-winning Tom Bergeron, was nominated in the “Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program” category for the fourth year in a row. Dancing with the Stars’ … [Read more...] about 9 Emmy nominations for “Dancing with the Stars”
ABC Australia makes two key appointments
According to The Australian, Catalyst's series producer Matt Scully has been appointed as commissioning editor in the ABC TV Factual department and Showtime Australia's Anthony Mrsnik has been named ABC's manager for international acquisitions and business development. Mrsnik spent nearly 12 years as director of legal and business affairs and general counsel at Showtime Australia and most recently was Foxtel's special counsel, business affairs, movies and drama after the merging of … [Read more...] about ABC Australia makes two key appointments
HBO Asia to dub “MADAGASCAR 3” in Bahasa Melayu
Taufik Batisah Singapore – HBO Asia will be working with Astro and regional voice talents to air the Asian television premiere of MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED on Hari Raya Puasa with Bahasa Melayu and English audio options. Regional celebrities cast include Malaysian singer Hafiz Suip as Alex the Lion; Singaporean singer Taufik Batisah as Marty the Zebra; Malaysian actor and TV host Fahrin Ahmad as Melman the Giraffe; Malaysian actress and TV host Lisa … [Read more...] about HBO Asia to dub “MADAGASCAR 3” in Bahasa Melayu
Greg Robertson to lead MGM’s APAC office
Los Angeles, California - MGM Television (MGM) has tapped veteran television executive Greg Robertson to lead the Asia Pacific office in the newly-created role of Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, International Television Distribution. The announcement was made today by Chris Ottinger, President, International Television Distribution and Acquisitions, MGM. In Robertson’s new role, reporting directly to Ottinger, he will be responsible for managing the strategic direction of … [Read more...] about Greg Robertson to lead MGM’s APAC office