London & Singapore − CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, has recruited Max Raven as Senior Vice President of International Ad Sales. He will take responsibility for CNBC International sales strategy and operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Raven joins at an exciting time for CNBC International, as the network expands its multi-platform commercial offering and develops a range of leading-edge solutions for its C-Suite and investor audience. … [Read more...] about Raven moves from CNN to CNBC
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Singtel makes appointment
Singtel Advertising, a media platform under Group Consumer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melvin Yong as new Director of Advertising Sales with immediate effect. Melvin will be responsible for leading the Advertising Sales team, reporting to Anurag Dahiya, Head of Content & Advertising Sales. In this role, he will be instrumental in driving sales of advertising inventory generated by Singtel services offered on various platforms such as Singtel TV, NewsLoop and insing.com. … [Read more...] about Singtel makes appointment
Norman Horowitz dies at 82
Los Angeles, CA – Norman Horowitz, 82, the legendary former President/CEO of MGM/UA Telecommunications, a top executive at other major entertainment companies and one of the most respected, revered, loved and talented executives, passed away of a heart attack at his home in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. A native of the Bronx who enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War, Mr. Horowitz began his exemplary career in global television at Screen Gems in 1956 as an assistant in the … [Read more...] about Norman Horowitz dies at 82
BBC to air final episode of ‘Top Gear’
Singapore — BBC Worldwide Asia announced that Top Gear will return to BBC Knowledge on 29 June at 9.50pm (SIN/HK), less than 24 hours after the UK telecast, with an extended episode to wrap up Series 22. The special, will feature a pair of previously unseen films shot for the most recent series, plus studio links from Richard and James. The first film sees Jeremy, Richard and James living the lifestyle of traditional classic car buffs, acquiring a Fiat 124 Spyder, Peugeot 304 Cabriolet and … [Read more...] about BBC to air final episode of ‘Top Gear’
AsiaSat announces new organisational structure
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced its new organisational structure to power the growth of the company in key Asian and global markets. Under the new organisational structure, both sales and business development teams will be headed by Philip Balaam. Under his expanded role as Vice President, Sales and Business Development, Phil will assume new responsibilities in driving sales activities in all Asian markets while continuing to oversee the … [Read more...] about AsiaSat announces new organisational structure
Management reshuffle at 21st Century Fox
The Board of 21st Century Fox has announced a series of senior management changes, which will take effect 1 July. Rupert Murdoch, the Company’s founder and Chairman and CEO, together with Lachlan Murdoch, currently Co-Chairman, will become Executive Co-Chairmen. Chase Carey, the Company’s Deputy Chairman, President and COO since 2009, will become the Executive Vice Chairman and serve in that role through 30 June 2016. James Murdoch, currently Co-Chief Operating Officer, will become … [Read more...] about Management reshuffle at 21st Century Fox