BBC Worldwide has announced the appointment of Anna Gordon as Director of Global Sales Strategy, Business Development and Planning. Gordon joins the BBC’s commercial arm in a new role, designed to further develop the company’s position as a world-class sales operator. Her role includes responsibility for the high level sales strategy and supporting the company’s many sales teams around the world and at major markets including BBC Worldwide Showcase, MIPCOM and MIPTV. Gordon is … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new Director of Global Sales Strategy, Business Development and Planning
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TV channels in India to follow 12-minute ad limit from October 1
According to Indian publication Live Mint, India’s broadcasting industry agreed to abide by a 12-minute limit on advertising per hour of programming starting October 1. Earlier in May, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a notification asking television channels to stick to the advertising limit. The broadcasters agreed to a phased shift to the limit following TRAI’s unwillingness to relent. In a communication to all news channels, reviewed by Mint, Annie Joseph, … [Read more...] about TV channels in India to follow 12-minute ad limit from October 1
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Brightcove’s Dennis Rose
PART TWO In Part Two of this three-part interview, Rose comments on Brightcove’s relationship with pay-TV operators and broadcasters. Q: Between e-commerce and integrating social components, which areas are Brightcove businesses servicing more in Asia? A: There are numerous catch-up TV and movie portals here in Asia. For instance, a Starhub customer may be a subscriber of CinemaWorld Asia, which is one of our clients. By subscribing, the customer would be able to view the channel … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Brightcove’s Dennis Rose
James Stephenson appointed Head of News, BBC World News
London - The BBC has announced the appointment of James Stephenson as Head of News for BBC World News, the BBC’s commercially funded international news channel. Stephenson is currently Editor of the BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten in the UK. He is also Deputy Head of the BBC Newsroom and will continue in that role. Stephenson will lead the next phase of the channel’s news development, driving the coverage of breaking and developing stories as well as big events and global themes. … [Read more...] about James Stephenson appointed Head of News, BBC World News
KKR sells stake in Seven West Media while Network Seven names Tim Worner the new CEO
The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch reported that Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR & Co.) has sold its remaining 12% stake in Seven West Media Ltd. for around 260 million Australian dollars (US$255 million), dealing another blow to the country's struggling free-to-air television broadcasters. This marks U.S. private equity giant’s end of the seven-year relationship with the Australian broadcaster. The report adds that the shares were sold to a number of institutional … [Read more...] about KKR sells stake in Seven West Media while Network Seven names Tim Worner the new CEO
MediaCorp appoints new Managing Director
Singapore - MediaCorp has announced the appointment of Tony LAI as its Managing Director, Experiences and Outreach from 3 June 2013. In his new appointment, Tony will report to Shaun Seow, MediaCorp CEO looking after events, out-of-home, retail and business-to-consumer businesses. Lai started his career with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and moved on to various public and private sector roles, before re-joining STB as its Assistant CEO in 2009. Prior to his re-appointment at STB, he was … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new Managing Director