London – FremantleMedia has appointed an experienced senior executive to extend its push into branded content around the world. Samantha Glynne joined the global production house as VP Branded Entertainment in the Digital & Branded Entertainment Division, reporting into CEO Keith Hindle. She will be based in FremantleMedia’s London office. Glynne will drive branded entertainment activities for FremantleMedia around the world, working with regional commercial and digital teams to … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia appoints VP Branded Entertainment
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SmartCast announces Director of Business Development Asia
Hong Kong – SmartCast announced the appointment of Jonathan Wong as its Director of Business Development Asia. A veteran of the multimedia industry with over 20 years of experience throughout Asia, Europe and North America, Wong will be leading the expansion of SmartCast’s business throughout Asia. Commenting on the appointment, Christian Brenner, SmartCast’s CEO, said, “We are very excited to have Jonathan onboard as we continue to expand not only in Asia, but globally. … [Read more...] about SmartCast announces Director of Business Development Asia
Scripps Networks UK & EMEA appoints Vice President of Programming
Katharina Feistauer London – Scripps Networks UK & EMEA, the developer and producer of lifestyle programming, announced the appointment of Katharina Feistauer as Vice President, Programming for Scripps Networks UK & EMEA. Feistauer will take up her role in December. Feistauer will report to Senior Vice President Content and Marketing, Scripps Networks UK & EMEA, Nick Thorogood, and will be responsible for programme planning and strategy, as well as leading content sourcing and … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks UK & EMEA appoints Vice President of Programming
Keshet UK’s two new senior hires
Kevin Mundye Keshet UK, part of Keshet International, has made two key senior appointments as it seeks to grow its UK production ambitions. Ashley Blaker joins the team as Head of Comedy and Kevin Mundye as Head of UK Formats & Global Consultant. Mundye will represent and adapt Keshet’s Entertainment and Factual Entertainment formats for UK broadcasters, while Blaker will look after Keshet’s Comedy slate in the UK. They will also work alongside Keshet Media Group’s VP … [Read more...] about Keshet UK’s two new senior hires
Zodiak Media appoints Group Head of Format Acquisitions
Zodiak Media has appointed Nathan Gibbs to fill the newly created position of Group Head of Format Acquisitions. This appointment follows Grant Ross joining Zodiak Media this summer in the new role of EVP Global Creative Development and Format Acquisitions, a move that marked the company's ambition in global formats. Gibbs joins Zodiak Media from Endemol Australia where he has held various Head of Development and Executive Producer roles for the last seven years working on a host of top formats … [Read more...] about Zodiak Media appoints Group Head of Format Acquisitions
MEASAT appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Yau Chyong Lim Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced the promotion of Yau Chyong Lim from Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Planning to Chief Commercial Officer. In his new role, Yau will oversee MEASAT’s Sales & Marketing and Network Engineering & Operations divisions, focused on building the MEASAT customer base and ensuring delivery of services. As a member of MEASAT’s Executive Committee, Yau will … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints Chief Commercial Officer
