Carlos Santos Miami, Florida – Venevision Productions, a Cisneros Media production house and the independent producer of Spanish-language programming in the United States, announced the appointment of Carlos Santos as Director of Content & Artistic Development. The accomplished Mexican actor and director with over 25 years of experience will be based at Cisneros Media’s state-of-the-art production studios in the heart of Miami and report directly to the EVP of Operations, Juan … [Read more...] about Venevision Productions names Director of Content & Artistic Development
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A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
New York – Paul Buccieri has been appointed President, A&E® and History®. The announcement was made by Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO, A+E Networks®, to whom Buccieri will report. The appointment becomes effective early next year. Buccieri will oversee all content creation, programming, brand development and marketing for A&E and History and their affiliated brands. A&E and History General Managers David McKillop and Dirk Hoogstra will now report to Buccieri. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks® names President, A&E® and History®
Zodiak Rights appoints Head of Scripted Acquisitions
Chris Stewart Zodiak Rights, the international division of Zodiak Media, announced a key hire for the newly created role of Head of Scripted Acquisitions. Chris Stewart has been appointed from BBC Worldwide where he held the position of Head of Drama. This appointment follows Caroline Torrance joining Zodiak Rights earlier this year in the new role of Head of Scripted, leading Zodiak Rights’ scripted sales and acquisitions strategy whilst working with in-house and external producers around … [Read more...] about Zodiak Rights appoints Head of Scripted Acquisitions
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union appoints Vice President
Macau – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union concluded its annual General Assembly with electing Hikaru Doumoto, Executive Vice President of NHK, as their Vice President. Doumoto will serve until the end of December 2017. President and CEO of Korea’s KBS, Cho Dae Hyun was elected as ABU’s President. Officially assuming the post today, Doumoto commented, “I wish to fulfill my duty as Vice President, supporting the President, implementing the range of proposals discussed at … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union appoints Vice President
Encore appoints VP of Business Strategy
Hollywood, California – Encore Senior Colourist Thor Roos is now Vice President of Business Strategy for the post production and VFX company at the Vancouver office, reporting to Encore Executive Vice President Bill Romeo. Within the new role, Roos will focus on expanding Encore’s presence in Vancouver and will continue colour grading select projects. A stalwart fixture in the Vancouver post industry for more than 20 years, Roos has been a guiding force at Encore since joining the … [Read more...] about Encore appoints VP of Business Strategy
ZEEL appoints Chief Business Officer
Mumbai – Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) today announced the appointment of Sunil Buch as Chief Business Officer (CBO). Buch will be responsible for the business deliverables critical to the organisation via effective and quick implementation of prioritised strategic initiatives across the organisation and will report in to Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEEL. In addition, Buch will also head Network Marketing, Audience Content Research, Brand Activation & Identity Strategy. … [Read more...] about ZEEL appoints Chief Business Officer
