London –Banijay International has appointed international distribution specialist Michael Jackson as Head of Global Sales. Formerly Senior Sales and Acquisitions Executive at DCD Rights, Jackson will take on the new role of Head of Global Sales selling to UK, Asia and pan-regional broadcasters, as well as covering Germany, Benelux, CEE in Siobhan Herriott’s absence (currently on maternity leave). Based in Banijay International’s London headquarters, Jackson will report to … [Read more...] about Banijay International makes appointment
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BBC makes appointment
BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has announced the appointment of Vishal Bhatnagar as Sales Director for South Asia. Vishal will lead the advertising sales teams across BBC Worldwide’s three South Asia sales offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, with immediate effect. He will be based in Delhi and will report to John Williams, Vice President Advertising Sales, ASEAN & India. Vishal will be responsible for domestic and international … [Read more...] about BBC makes appointment
CNN makes appointment
CNN International Commercial has appointed Rob Bradley from IDG UK to expand the network's digital advertising sales and data offering, providing clients worldwide with even greater opportunities around CNN's premium audience and content. In the newly created role of Head of Digital Advertising Sales and Data, Bradley will oversee the optimisation of CNN International's audience, the international roll-out of the company's programmatic strategy and the implementation of more advanced data-led … [Read more...] about CNN makes appointment
Network18 makes appointment
As part of Network18 strategy to strengthen its leadership and businesses, Network18 has appointed Sanjeev Agrawal as CEO - Homeshop18, effective 4 May. He will be based in Noida. Sanjeev comes with over 26 years of experience across FMCG, fashion & retail sector. He is an alumnus of the Institute of Technology, BHU (1982-86) and Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (1987-89). He has held senior leadership positions at Future Value retail and Pantaloon Retail besides his FMCG stints at … [Read more...] about Network18 makes appointment
Arun Kapoor departs ZEEL
Mumbai − Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) announced the resignation of Arun Kapoor, CEO, Taj TV-Distribution Business, who has decided to move on to pursue his alternate career interests outside the group and the elevation of Rajesh Sethi to CEO-Taj TV Ltd. Presently, the Global CEO of Ten Sports, Mr. Sethi will be taking charge of Taj TV Ltd, overlooking the Sports and Distribution Business w.e.f 1 May. He will continue to report to ZEEL MD & CEO, Punit Goenka. … [Read more...] about Arun Kapoor departs ZEEL
Toon Boom Animation makes appointment
Montreal, Canada – Toon Boom Animation announced the appointment of Michel Besner as President, effective immediately. Besner, who previously worked at Meltwater, brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience to Toon Boom – provider of 2D animation and storyboarding software. “Michel’s track record of success within all mediums of animation – traditional, web, gaming, mobile – and his proven leadership abilities will … [Read more...] about Toon Boom Animation makes appointment
