Nancy Dubuc (left) and Abbe Raven (right) New York – Nancy Dubuc has been appointed president and chief executive officer of A+E Networks, becoming the third CEO in the company’s nearly 30-year history. Dubuc will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company, with the brand groups and business divisions reporting to her. It was also announced that Abbe Raven will be elevated to the newly created position of chairman, A+E Networks. Raven will spearhead A+E Networks’ … [Read more...] about Abbe Raven and Nancy Dubuc appointed to new positions at A+E Networks
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Matt McGrath joins Australia’s Network Ten
Network Ten has announced the appointment of Matt McGrath as Chief Brand Officer, effective immediately. In this newly created role, McGrath is responsible for brand communications, marketing and promotions. Previously, McGrath was Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of Y&R Brands Australia and New Zealand, and before that, Chief Creative Officer of George Patterson Y&R Australia and New Zealand. He has also worked for leading marketing services companies in London and … [Read more...] about Matt McGrath joins Australia’s Network Ten
DHX Media appoints Thom Chapman as Territory Manager
Halifax/Los Angeles/London/Toronto/Vancouver – DHX Media has appointed Thom Chapman as its new Territory Manager. Reporting to DHX Media’s SVP of Distribution Josh Scherba, Chapman will be responsible for sales to Asia Pacific territories and English-speaking Canada. Joining the strong sales team already in place at DHX Media, Chapman will focus on the expansion of DHX Media’s properties across all platforms in these key territories. In addition, he will also be responsible for … [Read more...] about DHX Media appoints Thom Chapman as Territory Manager
Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role
Hong Kong – Turner International has announced the appointment of Edward Barnieh as Programming and Acquisitions Manager, Asia Pacific, to further expand its quality offering of kids content. Based in Hong Kong, Edward will be responsible for Turner’s acquisition strategies for its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific, including Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, POGO, Toonami and Boomerang as well as to secure rights to the most engaging content in the region, in particular funny and … [Read more...] about Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role
Saban Capital Group opens new office in Singapore
Singapore/Los Angeles – Global media and communications investment firm Saban Capital Group has announced the opening of a new office in Singapore by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Saban Capital Group (Asia) Pte Ltd. The office is led by Sumeet Jaisinghani, who has re-located to Singapore from Saban Capital Group's Hong Kong office. Jaisinghani, who joined Saban Capital Group in 2008, has been involved with all of the firm's investments in Asia including Media Nusantara Citra, MNC Sky … [Read more...] about Saban Capital Group opens new office in Singapore
“THE GETAWAY” to premiere on Esquire Network in the U.S.
Los Angeles – Executive producers Anthony Bourdain and Zero Point Zero Production present THE GETAWAY, a new original series that explores the world’s greatest cities through the eyes of a revolving cast of travel-loving celebrities who know them inside and out. THE GETAWAY makes its world premiere on NBCUniversal’s Esquire Network (formerly known as G4) this summer. Each hour-long episode of the 10-part series THE GETAWAY follows a celebrity to their favourite place on earth, … [Read more...] about “THE GETAWAY” to premiere on Esquire Network in the U.S.