Tokyo, Japan – WOWOW, Japanese premium pay TV broadcaster, announced on July 1 strategic changes relating to executive leadership roles within the company and divisional realignment designed to grow its business. Under the new structure implemented by President Nobuya Wazaki, WOWOW’s production division will be run by Tetsuya Nasuno who, effective immediately, will oversee the various production sub-departments categorised into television, movies, sports, drama and music – … [Read more...] about WOWOW announces management reorganisation and divisional realignment
Appointments
VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Singapore/New York – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced on June 25 that Mark Whitehead has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the company’s operations in Asia. In this position, which he will assume in August, Whitehead will report directly to Bob Bakish, VIMN’s President and CEO, and be based in Singapore. He will oversee all of VIMN’s brands and businesses across China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the … [Read more...] about VIMN appoints Mark Whitehead as EVP and MD of Asia operations
Cartoon Network appoints new VP of Programme Scheduling
Hong Kong – Vishnu Athreya has been named Vice President, Programme Scheduling for Cartoon Network and Boomerang, it was announced on June 23 by Rob Sorcher, Chief Content Officer for Cartoon Network in the U.S. In this position, Athreya will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day scheduling and strategic positioning of programming content for Cartoon Network, Boomerang and branded non-linear programme platforms. Vishnu Athreya He will serve as departmental lead for long-range … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network appoints new VP of Programme Scheduling
BBC Worldwide appoints two new Genre Directors
Helen Jackson, BBC Worldwide’s Chief Content Officer announced on June 19 two promotions within her senior management team with the creation of two Genre Director posts. The move supports the business’ ambition to place more premium content at the heart of BBC Worldwide, backed by an increase in content spend to over £200 million annually. Tracy Forsyth, previously VP for Commissioning, has been promoted to Genre Director of Factual Entertainment and Entertainment overseeing … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints two new Genre Directors
New name and management team for Warner Bros. UK based TV production operation
London and Burbank, California – Following its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Shed Media Group, the Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) and Warner Bros. UK announced on June 18 a new company name and senior management team for its UK-based television production business. Shed Media Group will be re-branded as Warner Bros. Television Productions UK, and key company executives Nick Emmerson and Claire Hungate have both been promoted to lead the new entity, with … [Read more...] about New name and management team for Warner Bros. UK based TV production operation
BBC Worldwide appoints new Head of Research and Consumer Insights
Joe Lynch has been appointed to the new role of Head of Research and Consumer Insights at BBC Worldwide ANZ, starting in August 2014. Joe has 20 years’ experience in Brand Strategy and Consumer Insights working across Europe, Australia and most recently in North America. He has worked for leading global brands, such as Virgin, Nestle, Energizer and Pepsico, and local media brands ACP magazines and Channel Seven. Joe has worked in a variety of roles, which includes servicing multiple … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints new Head of Research and Consumer Insights
