Rupert Murdoch has outlined in a staff memo structural changes to “redress wrongdoing, co-operate with law enforcers and strengthen News Corporation’s compliance and ethics programme company-wide”. He wrote that Gerson Zweifach, senior executive vice-president and group general counsel, News Corporation, is now the company’s Chief Compliance Officer and has assumed overall responsibility for the effort to create a more robust global compliance and ethics programme. Lisa … [Read more...] about Rupert Murdoch addresses code of ethics in staff memo
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StarHub TVB Awards returns for third year
Singapore – The StarHub TVB Awards is returning for a third year. The awards aims to accord recognition to TVB productions and artistes for outstanding works over the past year. Winners will be announced on 18 August at the awards ceremony held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. There are 19 award categories this year, out of which nine are opened for public voting. These include My Favourite TVB Male and Female Characters, My Favourite TVB Drama, My Favourite Onscreen … [Read more...] about StarHub TVB Awards returns for third year
Mark Thompson to become President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company
New York – The New York Times Company announced that BBC Director-General Mark Thompson will become its next President and CEO. He will also become a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Thompson, 55, will report to the Board of Directors and to Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., Chairman of the Times Company. He is relocating to New York and is expected to start his new role in November. Sulzberger said: “Our board concluded that Mark’s experience and his accomplishments at … [Read more...] about Mark Thompson to become President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company
David Haslingden to step down as President and COO of Fox Networks Group
New York – News Corporation announced that David Haslingden, who has served as President and COO of Fox Networks Group since January 2011, has decided to step down at the end of the calendar year in order to return to his native Australia and spend more time with his family. Haslingden was instrumental in the creation and growth of Fox International Channels (FIC), a business unit that now encompasses more than 350 channels in over 55 countries. Prior to his current role, he was CEO of … [Read more...] about David Haslingden to step down as President and COO of Fox Networks Group
Telemundo appoints Diego Tamayo as Vice President, On-Air Promotions
Miami — Telemundo Media has named Diego Tamayo to Vice President, On-Air Promotions, effective immediately. Tamayo will report to Susan Solano Vila, Executive Vice President, Marketing and will be based in Miami. An award-winning creative executive with over 20 years of industry experience, Tamayo will lead Telemundo’s creative team in producing relevant and effective on-air promotional campaigns. Tamayo will also be responsible for maintaining consistent brand identity across all … [Read more...] about Telemundo appoints Diego Tamayo as Vice President, On-Air Promotions
Fashion One casts for London Correspondent
Hong Kong – International TV network Fashion One announced today they are looking to cast a London-based Fashion Correspondent for a reality TV competition set in the UK, in addition to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Benelux. The casting for the series kicks off on August 20, and will be shot throughout the UK capital in September. This six-episode series seeks to find the on-the-ground fashion savvy personality that will host all the fashion and lifestyle events in their hometown of London. The … [Read more...] about Fashion One casts for London Correspondent