Abhijeet Dhar has been appointed head of advertising sales in India for CNN. Dhar’s appointment is in alignment with CNN’s strong audience growth, launch of new products and platforms and audience targeting capabilities which opens new opportunities for clients to tap into local and global markets. Dhar will strengthen the current sales structure and grow the Ad Sales business with CNN’s cross platform offers across TV and Digital with unique branded content and sponsorship opportunities. … [Read more...] about CNN appoints head of ad sales India
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Eutelsat hire Philippe Lin
Paris / Singapore- Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that Philippe Lin has been appointed CEO of their China office. Lin will leverage his extensive commercial and institutional experience to steer the development of Eutelsat’s activities in China. He joins Eutelsat from Airbus China after 15 years as Vice-President and Chief Representative. Prior to Airbus he held executive appointments at Total, both in Beijing and in Paris. He began his career in China working … [Read more...] about Eutelsat hire Philippe Lin
Discovery strengthens APAC team
Singapore– Discovery Communications has appointed Winradit Kasidit Kolasastraseni to the new position of Senior Vice President, Innovation – Asia-Pacific, and named Karan Paul as Vice President, Strategy – Asia Pacific, taking over the portfolio of Helen Whittle who has relocated to New Zealand. Both Kolasastraseni and Paul will be based in Singapore and report to Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia Pacific. Whittle continues as Vice President, Strategy, … [Read more...] about Discovery strengthens APAC team
STARZ appoints EVP
Beverly Hills, CA- STARZ has hired Pamela Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Human Resources. Working out of the company's Beverly Hills headquarters, she will assume responsibilities for all human resources functions for the approximate 800 employees across the Starz businesses. Wolfe brings to STARZ more than 20 years of expertise in all aspects of people management within the entertainment, media, sports and advertising industries. … [Read more...] about STARZ appoints EVP
AMC hires Greg Ang
New York– AMC Networks International has hired Greg Ang as a sales consultant to focus on the company’s business development and distribution opportunities for AMC and Sundance Channel throughout Asia. With extensive experience in affiliate sales, marketing and distribution, Ang will work with Executive Vice President of Global Distribution for AMC Networks International, Ed Palluth. Ang previously worked with AMC Networks during the launch of Sundance Channel Global in Asia. … [Read more...] about AMC hires Greg Ang
New head at Viacom18
Mumbai- Viacom18 has announced Saugato Bhowmik’s appointment as the Head of its Integrated Network Solutions (INS) business unit. INS has been instrumental in developing brand solutions for consumers and live properties across music and entertainment genres. Saugato takes on the baton from Jaideep Singh who will be moving on from the organization. Along with this new role, Saugato will continue to head the Consumer Products business line at Viacom18. … [Read more...] about New head at Viacom18
