London – BBC Worldwide has appointed Tim Mutimer to the newly created role of senior vice president, Global TV Sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). To join BBC Worldwide in summer, Mutimer will report to Steve Macallister, MD Global TV Sales, BBC Worldwide, to be responsible for Global TV Sales business for all rights windows in the EMEA region, including TV, digital platforms and DVD. He will also oversee the EMEA sales force of 65 staff with bases in London, Paris and … [Read more...] about Tim Mutimer joins BBC Worldwide as SVP EMEA, Global TV Sales
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Kudos for MediaCorp websites
Singapore – MediaCorp’s websites have been awarded the most popular websites in their respective categories based on the number of visits at the annual local Hitwise Online Performance Awards. Regional news channel Channel NewsAsia’s website (www.channelnewsasia.com) won for Entertainment-Television, children’s programming belt Kids Central of MediaCorp TV12 Central channel saw its site (www.kidscentral.sg) took the top prize for the Lifestyle-Children Sites category, and … [Read more...] about Kudos for MediaCorp websites
MediaCorp’s Caldecott Productions International ramps up HD production
Cannes/Singapore – MediaCorp’s HD division, Caldecott Productions International is ramping up HD content production – targeting 60 hours this year and 100 hours the next. Managing director Ong Hee Yah told Television Asia Plus that the subsequent years will see a “steady stream of HD productions, not just about Asia, but about telling good stories.” Ong was also at MIPDOC, held April 5-6 2008, where winners of The Asian Pitch co-production initiative, held for the … [Read more...] about MediaCorp’s Caldecott Productions International ramps up HD production
NHK sacks staff for internal trading
Tokyo - Japanese pubcaster NHK has sacked two reporters and a director of a network for their involvement in an insider trading scandal. Two of the three had admitted to the allegations during investigations conducted by NHK, following orders from the government's securities watchdog to check the trading activities of its news division employees. The three discharged employees bought 1,000-3,000 shares each in a restaurant chain on March 8, 2007 prior to NHK’s broadcast of an exclusive … [Read more...] about NHK sacks staff for internal trading
NHK presented Green World Award at MIPTV
Cannes – NHK was presented with the Green World Award at MIPTV’s opening day April 7, 2008 in Cannes. The kudos recognizes the Japanese pubcaster’s commitment to production and broadcast of programs on environmental themes which are also available through its Eco Archives. NHK has also organized ecological campaigns including exhibitions, workshops, concerts and seminars in June each year since 2003 to draw public attention to environmental issues. NHK has run a special … [Read more...] about NHK presented Green World Award at MIPTV
StarHub announces UEFA EURO 2008 telecast details
Singapore – StarHub, Singapore’s official broadcaster of the UEFA EURO 2008 European football championships will offer all matches live across cable TV, mobile and online platforms, with viewers able to purchase from April 2, 2008, the StarHub UEFA EURO 2008 Season Pass for the telecast package. The football tournament will be held from June 8-30, 2008 in Austria and Switzerland. UEFA EURO 2008 StarHub Premium (Channel 30) will telecast the main feed for the event with all matches … [Read more...] about StarHub announces UEFA EURO 2008 telecast details