Singapore – Tiger Street Football, the five-a-side football tournament that pits the best local teams against the top international street teams in a customised oval cage, returns this year and expands to seven key cities across the region, an increase from the five last year. Organised by Tiger Beer in partnership with FOX SPORTS Event Management team, the competition will also see legendary Italian football superstar Fabio Cannavaro coming on board as the official Tournament Ambassador. … [Read more...] about Tiger Street Football kicks off third edition in new cities
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BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013 to hold joint panels for the first time
Singapore – The annual conferences held at CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia are back in a new format, with a joint visionary address and a cross-industry C-level panel discussion encompassing the ICT, broadcasting, pro-audio, film and TV industries from June 18 to 21, at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. CommunicAsia2013 Summit and BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference have conceptualised a joint panel discussion that will draw professionals from both industries. The … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013 to hold joint panels for the first time
Ten Network appoints Hamish McLennan to replace current CEO James Warburton
Ten Network Holdings Limited (TEN) announced that the Board had given notice of termination to Mr James Warburton, who will no longer be performing the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company, effective immediately. TEN also announced that the Board has appointed Mr Hamish McLennan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Company. Russel Howcroft, Executive General Manager, Network Ten, will act as CEO until McLennan joins TEN on March 18, 2013. … [Read more...] about Ten Network appoints Hamish McLennan to replace current CEO James Warburton
BBC commissions Oscar Pistorius documentary from Mentorn Media
Mentorn Media has been commissioned by BBC Three to make a fast-turnaround special on the murder of Reeva Steenkamp, allegedly shot to death by her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. Pistorius, who won two Gold medals and a Silver at the Paralympic Games in London in 2012, is accused of murder but has plead not guilty. The hour-long documentary is commissioned by Fiona Campbell of the BBC and the Executive Producer for Mentorn is Steve Anderson. The Producer/Director is Nick London and Associate … [Read more...] about BBC commissions Oscar Pistorius documentary from Mentorn Media
U.S. NGC’s first original factual drama “Killing Lincoln” sets record ratings
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Geographic Channel’s Sunday night premiere of KILLING LINCOLN – the network’s first original factual drama – set stellar ratings at 2.6 HH – tied for the second highest HH in network history – and a 1.1 P25–54 on Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. KILLING LINCOLN also averaged 3.4 million persons 2+ over the entire two-hour premiere, the highest total viewership in NGC’s history. The film, hailed by critics as … [Read more...] about U.S. NGC’s first original factual drama “Killing Lincoln” sets record ratings
CNN International appoints Rani Raad to head commercial division
London – Turner executive Rani Raad has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, CNN International. Raad will be responsible for the commercial strategy and vision of CNN International and will oversee its advertising sales, content sales, business development, international research and marketing activities. Additionally, Raad will keep his current responsibilities, managing Turner Broadcasting’s operations in Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. This … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints Rani Raad to head commercial division