As A+E Networks continues to experience growth across the globe, the international marketing team is adding three new roles to help elevate the company’s brands, marketing strategies, global tent pole deliveries and world-class creative. The announcement was made by Amanda Hill, Chief Creative Officer, International at A+E Networks, to whom the new positions will report beginning 31 August. “We are raising the international profile of our channel brands and continuing to expand A+E … [Read more...] about Three new roles at A+E
People
Time Warner promotes Priya Dogra
Media giant Time Warner has promoted one of its senior execs to oversee the company’s merger and acquisition activity around the world. Priya Dogra has been named senior VP of mergers and acquisitions and will oversee Time Warner’s deals internationally and its long-term corporate strategies. Dogra was most recently VP of mergers and acquisitions, having joined the company in 2009 as a director in the M&A department. Before that she had a seven-year spell at investment bank … [Read more...] about Time Warner promotes Priya Dogra
Endemol makes appointment
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced the appointment of Wim Ponnet as Group Director of Strategy & Commercial Development. Wim joins Endemol Shine Group from Yahoo EMEA where he has been Senior Director, Strategy & Operations since 2011, responsible for driving the company’s strategic planning and business development across the region. This has included identifying and pursuing opportunities for M&A, commercial partnerships and … [Read more...] about Endemol makes appointment
Will Keenan leaves Endemol
Will Keenan has stepped down as president of Endemol Beyond USA, leaving Endemol Shine North America to appoint an interim for its digital arm. Adrian Sexton, Endemol Beyond USA’s chief operating officer, will temporarily replace former Maker Studios exec Keenan, who was brought in to launch the division two years ago. Keenan said he was “extremely proud to have spearheaded” the creation of Endemol Beyond and added that he would reveal his “next adventure” soon. … [Read more...] about Will Keenan leaves Endemol
FIC renews focus on North Asia business
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it will renew its focus on Japan and Korea to capitalise on emerging opportunities in these markets. Additionally the company will ramp up its investment in production of Chinese content, with a particular focus on mainland China. As a result, the senior management team overseeing North and Southeast Asia will be restructured effective 1 September to best align with these objectives. Joon Lee will move into a new … [Read more...] about FIC renews focus on North Asia business
BBC expands South East Asia team
BBC Worldwide in Asia announced the appointment of Kenny Hau as Advertising Strategic Partnership and Development Director, SEA. In this newly created role, Kenny is tasked with growing advertising and sponsorship revenue in the South East Asian region, planning and identifying new growth opportunities for the key channel brands for BBC Worldwide in the region. He will work closely with BBC Worldwide’s pan-regional and global advertising sales teams, and manage local affiliate partner … [Read more...] about BBC expands South East Asia team