Viacom18 announced the appointment of Ferzad Palia as the head of Youth Entertainment with immediate effect. In his new role, Ferzad will be heading MTV and Pepsi MTV Indies, in addition to his existing duties as head of English Entertainment which includes Vh1, Comedy Central and COLORS Infinity. “It’s a new and exciting role for me and I’m really looking forward to creating interesting brand customizations for the youth demographic while driving growth for both youth and … [Read more...] about Viacom18 names new head
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MediaCorp appoints board of directors
Singapore– MediaCorp announced the appointments of Chan Yeng Kit and Yap Chee Keong to its board of directors, effective immediately. The board comprises of 10 eminent leaders, entrepreneurs and or professionals from the public and private sectors. Chan, a Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence was the Chief Executive Officer of the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) between 2005 and 2007, and the Permanent Secretary of the then Ministry of Information, Communications and the … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints board of directors
NATPE Legacy Award honourees
Los Angeles– Steve Harvey, Doug Herzog, Quincy Jones, Sophie Turner Laing and Norman Lear will receive NATPE’s 13th annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award on 20 January 2016. The announcement was made by NATPE President and CEO Rod Perth. Named in honour of Brandon Tartikoff, the award was created to recognize a select group of television professionals who exhibit extraordinary passion, leadership, independence and vision in the process of creating television programming. The award … [Read more...] about NATPE Legacy Award honourees
A+E expands with new appointments
New York– A+E Networks has expanded its International Formats Sales Team, it was announced by Ellen Lovejoy, Vice President International Content Sales. Naomi Koh has been named Director, International Format Sales; Paul Hardy was appointed International Roving Executive Producer; and Robyn Hurd, Senior Director, International Content Sales takes on an expanded role managing Format Sales in EMEA with direct responsibility for the UK and EMEA. Koh joins A+E Networks from Channel 5, where … [Read more...] about A+E expands with new appointments
Keshet’s HK office led by Gary Pudney
CASBAA, Hong Kong– Alon Shtruzman, CEO of Keshet International (KI) announced the hire of veteran Asian TV Executive Gary Pudney in the newly created position of KI Head of Asia and the opening of a new KI office in Hong Kong. The former Head of Asia Pacific at Sparks Eccho Group will report to Shtruzman and work closely with KI Sales Director for Asia and Latin America, Kelly Wright. Gary Pudney, Head of Asia, Keshet International says, “KI’s drive, ambition and enthusiasm to … [Read more...] about Keshet’s HK office led by Gary Pudney
Viacom’s new appointment
Singapore- Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia announced that Lee Shin Yng has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Viacom International Media Networks for Asia, with immediate effect. In this position, Lee will be based in Singapore, and reports directly to Tan Chee Kiat, VIMN Asia's Chief Operating Officer (COO). She will drive Asia’s financial strategies and performance and will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting and planning. Lee will also serve … [Read more...] about Viacom’s new appointment