Shashi Sinha, Chief Executive Officer at IPG Mediabrands India, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) by the Board following its meeting held on 25th March 2022. Mr. Sinha, who also represents the Advertising Agencies Association of India as its Board member, has played a key role in the formation of BARC. He takes over from Mr, Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., who successfully served as the Chairman … [Read more...] about Shashi Sinha appointed as new BARC India Chairman
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Paramount Global: Forging ahead into the future of streaming
Paramount Global, the company formerly known as ViacomCBS, is forging ahead in the future of streaming. During its investor event in February where the company announced its name change, Paramount announced its continued global expansion this year, and in 2023, the company is eyeing to target key markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. On the heels of the company’s big announcement, Catherine Park, Senior Vice President, Head of Office & Streaming for Asia at Paramount Global … [Read more...] about Paramount Global: Forging ahead into the future of streaming
Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate
Netflix announced that it is developing 15 unscripted projects, seven of which are already available or launching this year. The new slate includes a rich variety of genres, from comedy, reality television to documentaries. Fans of dating shows can look forward to Love Village as well as a new season of The Future Diary, while Love is Blind: Japan is now casting for its second season, which is set to launch next year. Netflix is also rolling out a wide selection of documentaries ranging … [Read more...] about Netflix drops preview of Japan’s 2022 unscripted slate
iWantTFC’s ‘He’s Into Her’ Season 2 to start streaming in April 20
The Spring season in the Northern Hemisphere started on March 20. The season is usually associated with new growth, new possibilities, fresh hopes, and a time when feelings begin to take new depths and intensities of attractions. As even science would say, love is really in the air and its colors are everywhere. Thus, the timing for the release of the full trailer of the much-awaited Season 2 of iWantTFC's He's Into Her -- the follow-up to the number one series of iWantTFC in 2021 -- … [Read more...] about iWantTFC’s ‘He’s Into Her’ Season 2 to start streaming in April 20
Harbour Rights announce new licenses following FILMART Online
Harbour Rights announced that it has secured several licenses for new shows following the company's participation at FILMART Online last week. First on the list is The Bloody Decade: Horror Movies Of The '80s 8x45', a nostalgia trip through a game-changing decade for horror fans of Hollywood and history title Masters of Reich 4x52’ that gives a new life to silent archives of WWII had raised interest across Asia and Australia. The Hong Kong-based distributor also licensed a 20-hr package to … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announce new licenses following FILMART Online
Emma Cooper appointed as Chair of Australians in Film
The Board of Australians in Film (AiF) is delighted to announce the appointment of respected producer Emma Cooper as its new Chair. Cooper has been a board member for four years and is the current Deputy Chair. She takes over from outgoing Chair Simonne Overend who will remain on the board as a member of the Executive Committee and assume the new role as Chair of Industry Development. Cooper is a former Sydney, New York, and Los Angeles Public Relations and Brand Strategist. Throughout her … [Read more...] about Emma Cooper appointed as Chair of Australians in Film