New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 2012 Current Affairs and News categories. The Academy will present the nominees with their medals and certificates, at a breakfast event on October 1, in New York City, featuring guest speaker David Westin, former President of ABC News and author of recently published Exit Interview. Winners will be announced that night at a ceremony at the Frederick P. Rose Hall of Jazz at Lincoln … [Read more...] about 2012 International Emmys unveils Current Affairs and News nominees
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David Mott resigns from Australia’s Network Ten
Network Ten has announced the resignation of Chief Programming Officer David Mott. “David has had an extraordinary career at Ten over the past 16 years,” said Network Ten Chief Executive, James Warburton. “He has been a fantastic asset for the network and we are sorry to see him go. David’s legacy at Ten includes landmark television programmes such as MasterChef, Australian Idol, Rove Live, The Biggest Loser, Thank God You’re Here, The Project and Big … [Read more...] about David Mott resigns from Australia’s Network Ten
Novavision appoints new sales executive
Paris – Novavision has announced the appointment of Allison Glasgow-Lafontaine as Sales Executive. She joins the company after the departure of Nathalie Nennig, Sales Director. Glasgow-Lafontaine will take over some of Nennig’s responsibilities and territories such as Europe, North America and the Middle East. She will report to the new COO, Philippe Deleplace. Born in the U.S., Glasgow-Lafontaine has been living in Paris for over 20 years. She has worked for DISCOP as Head of Sales … [Read more...] about Novavision appoints new sales executive
Kevin Reilly promoted to Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company
Kevin Reilly has been promoted to Chairman of Entertainment for FOX Broadcasting Company (FOX). In his new role, Reilly will oversee all programming, scheduling, marketing, research, digital and business affairs at the network. Under his leadership, the network launched Emmy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon Glee, and most recently introduced New Girl, the network's highest-rated sitcom in 10 years, as well as The X Factor, last season's top new unscripted … [Read more...] about Kevin Reilly promoted to Chairman of Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company
Stars align at the StarHub TVB Awards 2012
Singapore – Drama series Ghetto Justice and When Heaven Burns were the biggest winners at the StarHub TVB Awards 2012, held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Saturday, 18 August. A total of 30 awards were presented. Ghetto Justice won the inaugural Singapore Media’s Favourite Drama award and When Heaven Burns was named My Favourite TVB Drama. The leads of both dramas were also honoured, with Ghetto Justice’s Myolie Wu and Kevin Cheng, and When Heaven … [Read more...] about Stars align at the StarHub TVB Awards 2012
Katy Xu appointed BBC Advertising’s Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has today announced the appointment of Katy Xu as Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China. Xu will be responsible for BBC Advertising’s business in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Phillipines and China, and starts with immediate effect. She will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Sunita Rajan, SVP Sales Asia. Xu joins BBC Advertising from Eurosport Asia Pacific Co. Ltd, where she was Regional Account … [Read more...] about Katy Xu appointed BBC Advertising’s Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China