Singapore – The Media Convergence Review Panel has studied the wide-ranging impact of media convergence on consumers, industry and society, and submitted to the Government their recommendations for addressing the policy and regulatory challenges after being tasked to study the issues impacting Singapore as media content and services increasingly converge due to rapid technology advancements. The 12-member panel, helmed by Nanyang Technological University’s chairman of its … [Read more...] about Industry-led panel submits recommendations on media convergence in Singapore
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“Space Dive” lands with international broadcasters
BBC Worldwide has licensed Space Dive, the documentary charting Felix Baumgartner’s record-breaking skydive, to broadcasters in 13 countries across the globe. VRT (Belgium), DR (Denmark), YLE (Finland), RTL (Germany), VPRO (Holland), France 4 (France), Russia 2 (Russia), NRK (Norway), Channel NewsAsia (Singapore), Chosun (Korea), TVP (Poland), Kompas TV (Indonesia) and Sportsnet (Canada) are all ready to screen the documentary, which contains exclusive never-before-seen footage charting … [Read more...] about “Space Dive” lands with international broadcasters
BSkyB’s Sophie Turner Laing to open MIPTV’s 50th edition
Paris – MIPTV has announced that Sophie Turner Laing, Managing Director for Entertainment, News and Broadcast Services, BSkyB, will open the MIPTV 2013 Media Mastermind keynote line-up. Sophie Turner Laing has overall responsibility for Sky’s entertainment and news channels including Sky 1, Sky News, Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living and Sky Movies, as well as Broadcast Operations, Network Planning and the Sky Creative Agency. “We’re delighted to welcome Sophie … [Read more...] about BSkyB’s Sophie Turner Laing to open MIPTV’s 50th edition
Jeff Zucker named President of CNN Worldwide
Jeff Zucker will join CNN Worldwide as President of the multi-platform global news enterprise, it was announced by Phil Kent, Chairman and CEO of CNN parent company Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. In January 2013, Zucker will assume executive oversight of a portfolio of 23 branded news and information businesses that include CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN. Zucker will report to Kent and will be based at CNN in New York. Zucker started his 25-year career with NBC as a researcher … [Read more...] about Jeff Zucker named President of CNN Worldwide
Oliver Herrgesell appointed SVP of communications at Turner Broadcasting International
Oliver Herrgesell has joined Turner Broadcasting System International as Senior Vice President of Communications, where he will serve as Turner Broadcasting’s chief communications and public relations executive in markets outside the U.S. He is in charge of developing communications strategy and overseeing execution of messaging related to Turner’s international business portfolio and industry position. In addition, he will work closely with President of Turner International, … [Read more...] about Oliver Herrgesell appointed SVP of communications at Turner Broadcasting International
CASBAA launches online digital directory
(Olswang's Elle Todd and CASBAA's John Medeiros) Singapore – CASBAA and international media and technology law firm Olswang have launched Singapore's first online directory of digital content available from legitimate sources. The free access pilot directory allows users to search for content by genre, device or for content that is free. The directory was launched in conjunction with “Digital, Legal and Anywhere – TV in Singapore Today”, a new report showcasing the … [Read more...] about CASBAA launches online digital directory