Paris – BBC Controller of Drama, Ben Stephenson, will take centre stage at MIPTV to throw light on the behind-the-scenes magic at the heart of the commissioner/producer creative alliance, during a MIPTV Creative Talk on April 9. Stephenson will also present the opening speech at MIPTV’s 2nd annual Drama Co-Production Summit on April 8. MIPTV 2013 is organised by Reed MIDEM and will take place in Cannes, April 8-11. Appointed Controller of Drama Commissioning in September 2008 and in … [Read more...] about BBC’S Ben Stephenson to keynote at MIPTV
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Encompass Digital Media Asia’s Deepakjit Singh
Encompass Digital Media Asia recently achieved a new broadcast milestone by originating and transmitting 100 channels from its Singapore facility. With a client base that includes AETN All Asia Networks, AMC, BBC Worldwide, BBC, CNBC, Discovery Communications, FOX, LiTV, MTV Networks, Scripps Networks, Sony Asia, Tata Communications and Tigergate, to name a few, Encompass Asia commands more than 30% share in the market. In Singapore, the company has the largest digital media facility in the … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Encompass Digital Media Asia’s Deepakjit Singh
MediaCorp appoints Joseph Igoe as Chief Technology Officer
Singapore – MediaCorp has announced the appointment of Joseph Igoe as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with effect from 4 February 2013. In his newly appointed role, Igoe will report to CEO Shaun Seow and lead in developing a strategic plan and technology roadmap to help support and grow the business in Singapore and beyond. Igoe began his career in educational television at the Rochester Institute of Technology and has worked in various U.S. broadcast companies such as Disney and Fox. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Joseph Igoe as Chief Technology Officer
Endemol reorganises commercial and global brands business
Endemol has announced a reorganisation of its commercial and global brands business. A newly created Group Commercial Board comprising senior Endemol executives from around the world has been established in place of Endemol Worldwide Brands (EWB). Former EWB Regional Director, International, Branco Scherer, has been promoted to the new Board as Executive Director, Commercial Affairs. His role will be to liaise and coordinate with Endemol’s commercial teams worldwide and to ensure that … [Read more...] about Endemol reorganises commercial and global brands business
Viacom Asia names Adeline Ong Senior Director for Corporate Communications
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., has announced that Adeline Ong has been appointed as the Senior Director for Corporate Communications in Asia, a newly created senior position. Ong will help shape VIMN’s communications strategy and lead VIMN’s external and internal communications efforts across its growing portfolio of brands across the region, and drive the global strategic priorities within Asia. Ong will be based in … [Read more...] about Viacom Asia names Adeline Ong Senior Director for Corporate Communications
Global Agency appoints Farrell Meisel as Director of Development
Global Agency has appointed veteran broadcast executive Farrell E. Meisel to the newly-created role of Director of Development. Meisel will work for both Global Agency, and its finished programme arm World Wide Entertainment, where he will focus on developing long-term partnerships and identifying new areas of growth for the two divisions. Meisel has extensive executive management and content development experience at a number of major organisations including Turner Broadcasting, HBO … [Read more...] about Global Agency appoints Farrell Meisel as Director of Development