2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study Internet advertising hit $84.8 billion in 2011, representing a 16 percent increase over the previous year and accounting for more than 17 percent of all global measured advertising expenditures, according to a new report from GroupM. North America led the pack in terms of overall digital ad spending with an estimated $34.5 billion; Asia-Pacific came in second with $24.8 billion followed by Western Europe with $21 billion, according to the study, … [Read more...] about 2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study
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Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes "Destination America.” Silver Spring, USA - Discovery Communications announced today that Planet Green will turn red, white, and blue when it is re-named Destination America on Monday, May 28, 2012. Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, Destination America will be the first network to celebrate the people, places, and stories of the United States, emblazoned with the grit and tenacity, honesty and work … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Al Jazeera English wins prestigious Peabody Award for “thorough, enterprising and brave” reporting
Al Jazeera English wins prestigious Peabody Award for “thorough, enterprising and brave” reporting New York – Al Jazeera English was today named as one of the recipients of the 71st Annual Peabody Awards for the channel’s ground-breaking coverage of the Arab Awakening. Commenting on Al Jazeera English's triumph, the Peabody judges said: “From December 2010, when protests erupted in Tunisia, through 2001, Al Jazeera was a network of record for millions of viewers … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English wins prestigious Peabody Award for “thorough, enterprising and brave” reporting
NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award The Peabody awards is the oldest electronic media award in the world, recognizing excellence, distinguished achievement, and meritorious public service. Tokyo — NHK’s documentary Surviving the Tsunami was a winner at this year’s George Foster Peabody Award. The programme was broadcast by 60 broadcasters in 44 countries and regions, sharing with our international audiences the analysis and the lessons drawn out of this unprecedented … [Read more...] about NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
Los Angeles – This year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards introduced a new award category – Favorite Asian Act. Hosted by international superstar Will Smith, the awards were broadcast LIVE from Los Angeles where kids’ top choices in TV, movies, music and sports were revealed. Filipino singing sensation Charice captured the inaugural Favorite Asian Act Award over some of the region’s hottest music stars including Korea’s global girl group Wonder Girls, … [Read more...] about KCA reveals first Favorite Asian Act
News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Cannes – New platforms and expanding global markets are driving new blockbuster TV content deals ranging from formats, scripted series and international co-productions to factual and experimental media. With 11,000 executives, including 4,000 buyers from more than 100 territories in town representing all aspects of the new eco-system of the entertainment business, the global transformation of TV was clearly visible at this year’s MIPTV and offered a multitude of new business … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
