CNN International has promoted Irene Nasser to the role of Director of News, Video. Based at the network’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, she will help set the global news agenda for CNN during Asia hours, coordinating newsgathering resources, and working closely with colleagues across the organization to deliver distinctive and compelling cross-platform visual storytelling. Previously Senior News Producer, Video at CNN, Nasser’s work has included covering the war in Gaza and the … [Read more...] about CNN International Announces Irene Nasser as Director of News, Video
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BBC Studios Appoints Erin Williams as SVP Advertising Sales & StoryWorks APAC
BBC Studios has announced the appointment of Erin Williams as Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales & StoryWorks, Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Williams joins BBC Studios with extensive senior leadership experience across global media and advertising, having held senior roles at CNN, Time Warner and Fox Sports. She brings deep expertise in driving commercial growth across APAC, alongside a strong understanding of the evolving advertising landscape and how premium content delivers … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Appoints Erin Williams as SVP Advertising Sales & StoryWorks APAC
Zoo 55 appoints Diane Glynn as SVP Social Video
Zoo 55, part of ITV Studios, has announced the appointment of a new SVP Social Video, Diane Glynn, an award-winning social media and digital transformation leader. She joins the business from Channel 4 where she was Head of Social, having led the broadcaster's social strategy and YouTube expansion. The new and pivotal role will drive significant revenue growth across ITV Studios 100,000+ hour library of formats and non-scripted/scripted IP.\ As SVP Social Video, Diane joins the ITV Studios … [Read more...] about Zoo 55 appoints Diane Glynn as SVP Social Video
New BBC Documentary follows the tech billionaires looking to replace traditional banking and government with Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency
In a new documentary for BBC Two, Matt Shea gains inside access to the tech billionaires looking to disrupt centralised systems of banking and governance and reshape our world using blockchain technology. However, while some believe that crypto is the way to free money from government control, is it simply handing their power to tech entrepreneurs - a newer, less accountable elite? The Tech Billionaire Takeover is on BBC Two at 9pm tonight and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. There … [Read more...] about New BBC Documentary follows the tech billionaires looking to replace traditional banking and government with Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency
Zinc Distribution Renews Partnership with TV2 Norway for Police Interceptors
Zinc Distribution has renewed its partnership with TV2 Norway for Police Interceptors, with the broadcaster recommitting to the hit British police documentary series and acquiring further seasons. The deal covers a total of 175 x 60’ episodes, including the renewal of Police Interceptors Series 16 - 22, comprising 105 episodes, alongside the acquisition of Series 23 - 26, covering a further 70 episodes. Produced for Channel 5 in the UK, Police Interceptors follows specialist police units as … [Read more...] about Zinc Distribution Renews Partnership with TV2 Norway for Police Interceptors
Record-breaking BBC comedy Ludwig commissioned for third series
Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of series two later this year, Ludwig - the BBC’s biggest scripted series since 2024 - has been commissioned for a third run on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The series is a Big Talk Studios (part of ITV Studios) production in association with That Mitchell And Webb Company and is a ZDF co-production for Germany. Series one was the biggest launch for a comedy on the BBC since at least 2018, attracting 9.5 million viewers (28-day figure), episode one has … [Read more...] about Record-breaking BBC comedy Ludwig commissioned for third series
