Blue Ant Media has announced new leadership appointments to further strengthen its Kids, Family & YA business and reinforce the company's commitment to this strategic growth area. The appointments align Blue Ant Studios and Blue Ant Rights & Streaming around a coordinated commercial strategy across original productions, acquisitions, distribution, and consumer products. The integrated approach will better serve the company’s global partners and support the continued growth of its Kids, … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media Strengthens Kids, Family & YA Leadership
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BBC’s Rosie Nieder awarded RTS Young Technologist of the Year 2026
Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has crowned Rosie Nieder, Operational Production Engineer at the BBC, as the winner of its RTS Young Technologist of the Year Award. The annual Award is presented in memory of A.M. Beresford-Cooke and aims to advance education in the science, technology and art of television and its allied fields. Rosie was selected by a panel of industry judges chaired by Independent Consultant, Terry Marsh, and as … [Read more...] about BBC’s Rosie Nieder awarded RTS Young Technologist of the Year 2026
Keshet International lands second Belgian license for The Search Kids with RTBF commission
Keshet International has secured a second Belgian adaptation for its children’s gameshow format The Search Kids, after RTBF commissioned a remake for its youth platform, Auvio Kids. The deal marks the seventh international adaptation of The Search format. Produced by Free Kings, RTBF’s Soupe de Mots (Wordsoup) becomes the second Belgian adaptation of The Search format, following the successful launch of the producer’s Flemish remake Lettersoep (Alphabet Soup) on VRT last autumn. The … [Read more...] about Keshet International lands second Belgian license for The Search Kids with RTBF commission
ZDF Joins As Co-production Partner For Enchanting Animated Series Hold On Gaston!
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo together with TF1’s children’s programming block TFOU announce a major milestone in the development of the highly anticipated 2D animation series Hold on Gaston! Germany’s ZDF joins the project as co-production partner, marking a significant step in expanding the series’ international reach. The vibrant preschool comedy series is already established as a truly European co-production with Belgium’s Vivi … [Read more...] about ZDF Joins As Co-production Partner For Enchanting Animated Series Hold On Gaston!
CNN International Announces Irene Nasser as Director of News, Video
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
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
