Eurosport has announced that it will produce and broadcast Dempsey races Le Mans – a series of five 13-minute programmes following Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey as he races on the Le Mans 24 Hours event. The 5-part series premiered March 9, and fans will also be able to catch exclusive interviews as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the American Le Mans Series events he will race on the road to Le Mans 24 Hours. Julien Bergeaud, Director of Broadcasting and … [Read more...] about Eurosport broadcasts actor Patrick Dempsey’s prep for Le Mans motor race
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BBC Worldwide announces changes to advertising sales
BBC Worldwide has announced it is restructuring its advertising sales arm. Under the restructure, BBC Worldwide's ad funded media assets will be partially decentralised as its wholly owned local channel businesses are migrated into the company's regions, and it moves these businesses into regional P&Ls. The units that will remain centralised and based out of London are global advertising sales for BBC World News, BBC.com and BBC World Service, and for external clients such as Lonely Planet … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide announces changes to advertising sales
Chris Dobson to leave BBC Worldwide
Chris Dobson, Executive Vice President & General Manager of BBC Advertising, has announced that he will be leaving BBC Worldwide later this year. Dobson’s departure from the company come as BBC Worldwide reorganises - its ad funded media assets will be partially decentralised into the newly formed regions which leaves Global Ad Sales with a reduced UK-based leadership role. Chris Dobson said; “The BBC Advertising team has achieved much in the last five years of which we … [Read more...] about Chris Dobson to leave BBC Worldwide
MIPTV: MIPTV announces first ever Medaille d’Honneur recipients
Paris – Reed MIDEM announces that it will be honouring six international television executives at the inaugural MIPTV Medaille d’Honneur awards. The award, which recognises outstanding contributions to the international television business and leading roles in developing the global TV community, will be presented by Paul Zilk, CEO of Reed MIDEM, during MIPTV’s 50th Anniversary Gala dinner on April 10. The honourees are CEO of Beta Film’s Jan Mojto, Armando Nunez – … [Read more...] about MIPTV: MIPTV announces first ever Medaille d’Honneur recipients
MIPTV: MIPTV and YouTube join forces to present the Original Online Content Screenings
Paris – MIPTV and YouTube has announced the inaugural Original Online Content Screenings, which offer a unique showcase for a new generation of creative producers who are redefining content and the future of TV. In partnership with YouTube, this special screening session will highlight successful examples of YouTube Channels from around the world. It will be hosted by Michael Stevens, Founder and Presenter of Vsauce - YouTube's most-subscribed science and technology channel. Amongst the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: MIPTV and YouTube join forces to present the Original Online Content Screenings
Disney’s Anne Sweeney reiterates commitment to Disney India
Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group, confirms the company’s commitment to localisation in India in her keynote speech at FICCI FRAMES 2013 on March 12, 2013. Sweeney attributed Disney India's success to a focus on the audience and a commitment to creating compelling stories. “So how did creativity grow Disney Channel from 'small national network' to 'huge global success'? And more importantly, how do we think we can create … [Read more...] about Disney’s Anne Sweeney reiterates commitment to Disney India