ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) has added two more appointments to its team in Asia, as it continues to build on its business in the region. Masakazu Soeda has been named Vice President and Head of Licensing for Japan, Southeast Asia and India; and Kim Hyowon joins as Creative Director for Asia. Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President, International Licensing, VCP, said, “We believe that there is a great opportunity for growth of our consumer products business in Asia. We have underscored the … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS consumer products bolster Asia team with new hires
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Keshet Productions’ non-scripted division rebrands as Interstellar
Keshet International completes the integration of its UK interests with Keshet Productions’ non-scripted arm re-launching as new indie Interstellar under Greenbird. As one of Greenbird’s stable independent productions companies, Interstellar will be led by Managing Director David Williams, with Jamie Ormerod promoted to Creative Director and Marisa Guagenti as Head of Production. The trio - who successfully developed and brought Singletown (ITV2), Speed Freaks (ITV4) and Craft Party (CBBC) to … [Read more...] about Keshet Productions’ non-scripted division rebrands as Interstellar
AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed a new Chief Policy Officer to be based in its Singapore office, a first for the role. Celeste Campbell-Pitt joins AVIA on Monday, 3rd May, initially joining Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros, who will be retiring after a transition period. Medeiros, who is based in Hong Kong, and joined the Association then known as CASBAA, in 2005 as Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, has been Chief Policy Officer since … [Read more...] about AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
Globecast announces two new promotions
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced that Denis Genevois has been promoted to Marketing and Communications VP with Valéry Bonneau promoted to Internal and External Communications Director. Genevois also sits on the Executive Committee and reports directly to Globecast CEO Philippe Bernard. Bonneau reports to Genevois in his new role. Previous Communications Group VP, Olivier Zankel, has left to take up another position within Orange Group. Philippe Bernard, … [Read more...] about Globecast announces two new promotions
The Q appoints Simran Hoon as Chief Executive Officer in India
The Q, India’s fastest growing youth-focused, Hindi General Entertainment channel, announced the appointment of Simran Hoon as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, which takes effect immediately, Simran will leverage her experience and insight to provide strategic direction to create new opportunities for The Q in India thus driving the organization’s overall growth. Simran brings to The Q over two decades of industry experience. Prior to joining The Q, Simran was associated … [Read more...] about The Q appoints Simran Hoon as Chief Executive Officer in India
Former Grass Valley marketing executive joins TVU Networks as Global VP of Strategic Marketing
TVU Networks, a market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced the appointment of David Cohen, former Vice President of Marketing Communications at Grass Valley, as the company’s new Global Vice President, Strategic Marketing. Cohen will report to TVU Networks CEO, Paul Shen. In his new role, Cohen will develop and oversee the marketing strategy for TVU Networks and ensure a cohesive approach across the company’s worldwide digital, sales enablement, branding … [Read more...] about Former Grass Valley marketing executive joins TVU Networks as Global VP of Strategic Marketing