Seven's exclusive broadcast rights to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup is with IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide. The network will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches live on 7mate as part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, IPTV, interconnected TV, catch-up TV, HbbTV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights, including online and mobile. IMG Media will oversee the production with matches being produced by the BBC and Premier Sport … [Read more...] about Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
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Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
Sydney – The former Director of Marketing for the Seven Network, Melissa Madden, has been appointed to the role of Director of Brands and Marketing at BBC Worldwide Australasia. She will start at BBC Worldwide Australasia in March. In her new role, Madden will be responsible for the effective management of BBC Worldwide Australasia’s marketing department, delivering marketing and brand management services across all business areas, from channels, global brands and consumer … [Read more...] about Melissa Madden appointed Director of Brands and Marketing for BBC Worldwide Australasia
Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Melbourne – Boutique distribution company Looking Glass International has secured several deals with broadcasters in Australasia, U.S. and South America. Seven Network’s free-to-air channel 7mate has bought the award-winning documentary series Ice Pilots (13 x 60’), which is produced by Omni Films Production Ltd. The series follows the adventures of pilots and would-be pilots at Buffalo Airways. In addition, Thailand-based Truevision has acquired the HD series Trend Makers (4 x … [Read more...] about Factual programmes through the Looking Glass
Seven unveils 7mate, Australia’s newest television network
Australia - The Seven Network released details of its new digital channel. It is the first ‘third channel’ to be launched by a commercial television network in Australia. 7mate will launch on 25 September 2010 with high definition coverage of the Australian Football League Grand Final and will primarily target men. 7mate will be more than sport, though. It is the first broadcast television channel to cater for men 16-49 and is designed to complement Seven and 7TWO programming. Tim … [Read more...] about Seven unveils 7mate, Australia’s newest television network
