New York – Ted Turner, legendary media visionary, was honoured by the Digital Place-based Advertising Association (DPAA) at its 5th annual Digital Media Summit at the New York Hilton. Turner was honoured for his pioneering role in helping to launch the digital place-based media industry. Under his aegis, Turner Private Networks in the early 1990's was at the forefront of the launch of eight digital place-based networks: Checkout Channel, CNN Airport Network, CNN Accent Health, CNN College … [Read more...] about Ted Turner honoured for pioneering digital media
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MIPCOM 2012 surge in attendance
Cannes – Major companies and household names from the film and internet world lined up last week alongside their television counterparts for one of the biggest MIPCOMs ever. MIPCOM 2012 cemented a coming together of all sectors of the entertainment business and showed an appetite for developing international deals. The market also welcomed a stellar line-up of keynotes, speakers and stars. According to Reed MIDEM, some 12,900 delegates from 104 countries, including 4,400 buyers, negotiated … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2012 surge in attendance
Endemol to broadcast The Rolling Stones’ upcoming tour LIVE
Endemol announced that it has partnered with The Rolling Stones promoters Dainty Group for the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band’s forthcoming 50th anniversary tour. The Rolling Stones has confirmed their long awaited return to the stage with four spectacular arena shows in London and New York. Endemol UK and Endemol Netherlands will co-manage the international digital rights to the tour alongside Dainty Group. This partnership will see the final stop of the tour, staged at … [Read more...] about Endemol to broadcast The Rolling Stones’ upcoming tour LIVE
Ex-FremantleMedia Asia CEO launches formats distribution company
Cannes – Former FremantleMedia Asia CEO Patrick Schult has launched Media-Stable Pte Ltd, a formats distribution company focused on Japanese formats and television programming as well as original content tailored for the Asian market. As its first move, Media-Stable has formed a capital alliance with Japanese entertainment production company BIG FACE Co. Ltd, a Japanese pioneer of cross-media content whose programming includes a variety of primetime series, documentaries, sports, and … [Read more...] about Ex-FremantleMedia Asia CEO launches formats distribution company
MIPCOM: The Walking Dead walks the red carpet
Lori Grimes, played by Sarah Wayne Callies Q: How will the character of Lori Grimes evolve in Season 3? Sarah Wayne Callies at MIPCOM 2012 A: Well, I think everything is made more acute by the pregnancy right now. A few months have passed between Seasons 2 and 3 and I think she’s trying very hard to make sure that she never asks anything of anyone, that she doesn’t put any pressure on Rick, that she never says ‘I’m hungry’ or ‘I’m tired’, or … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: The Walking Dead walks the red carpet
Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd. announces regional reorganisation
Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd. (Turner) has completed a regional reorganisation, it was announced by Steve Marcopoto, the company’s President & Managing Director. The management of the company’s expansive portfolio of 24 networks, 29 websites and other businesses across 23 territories has now been fully rationalised into three operating regions. Reporting directly to Marcopoto will now be Siddharth Jain, MD South Asia, Yew Ming Lau, MD North Asia, Sunny Saha, MD … [Read more...] about Turner International Asia Pacific Ltd. announces regional reorganisation