London- The global weekly audience for the combined international news services of BBC World Service radio, BBC World television and bbcnews.com hit a record 233 million during 2006/7, up 23 million on the prior year, according to independent surveys, which also found many users use more than one service. BBC World Service's weekly radio audience estimate is a record 183 million, up 20 million from last year. BBC World, the commercially-funded international English language news and information … [Read more...] about BBC’s global news audiences reach record 233 million
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Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
Los Angeles- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) has renewed multi-genre, multi-year volume agreements with Singapore's MediaCorp TV and with the Philippines' ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation's youth targeted free-to-air channel, Studio 23. MediaCorp TV's free-to-air network Channel 5 will carry programmes including Desperate Housewives, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds and The Amazing Race along with new shows Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters. Deal also … [Read more...] about Disney-ABC International Television renews with MediaCorp and Studio 23
MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
Singapore- MediaCorp has promoted Daisy Irani to Head of MediaCorp TV12's Central Network Programming & Promotions (NPP), which comprises Kids Central, Vasantham Central and Arts Central, effective June 1. She will direct programming and promotion strategies for the channels and will concurrently head MediaCorp TV12's Creative Services Division, which won the Hitwise Award for two consecutive years for its Kids Central website. Besides being a producer and director, Irani is the Managing … [Read more...] about MediaCorp TV12 names new Head of Central Programming
eWorld expands media reach by getting its Mojo
Shanghai- eWorld Interactive has completed the acquisition of privately-held multi-media production house Mojo Media Works, after launching its bid in February. Mojo will be the exclusive content developer and programmer for the broadcast channel at eWorld's portal www.17dian.cn, and it will design and implement the advertising plan for www.eworldchina.cn, utilizing its expertise and access to major firms such as Mindshare, Starcomm and OMD to deliver advertising to the site. Mojo has produced … [Read more...] about eWorld expands media reach by getting its Mojo
FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Leading FME's field is The Best Years, a 13 x 60' drama series from Blueprint Entertainment. Produced in association with U.S. broadcaster The N, MTV Networks'-owned night-time network, and CanWest MediaWorks' Global Television in Canada, The Best Years follows a group of friends through the ups and downs of college life. Also produced by Blueprint is the MIPTV-launched dark, funny scripted series, Love You To Death, starring John Waters (director of Serial Mom, Hairspray, Cry-Baby). In his … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises lays out LA Screenings Blueprint
Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India
Mumbai / New York– Viacom Inc. and the TV18 Group have jointly created Viacom-18, a new 50/50 joint venture operation in India, in a strategic alliance which will include television, film and digital media content across brands. The deal supported by Ambit Corporate Finance Pte Ltd and BMR Advisors is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. A media teleconference took place on May 22, 2007 at 1500hrs Mumbai time (10:30hrs London / 17:30hrs Hong Kong) featuring … [Read more...] about Viacom and TV18 Group create Viacom-18 joint venture in India