Sophie Ferron, President and Founder of award-winning format production and distribution company Media Ranch, announced the company’s Fall slate which will premiere at MIPCOM. Media Ranch will be attending MIPCOM this year in person, and Tanja van der Goes, SVP will be hosting a MIPCOM session on Tuesday, October 12 titled How to Make a Format Travel. Media Ranch is showcasing four new formats: - Love Van, whose creation resulted from the globally known format incubator, Horsepower, this … [Read more...] about Media Ranch announces fall catalog for MIPCOM
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BARC India: Television ad volumes in August 2021 witness strong growth
Indian marketers and brands continue to place their trust in television once again as India kickstarted its festive season for 2021. As per BARC India’s THINK report - August ’21 Ad Volume Analysis, August 2021 recorded the highest Ad Volumes on TV since the second lockdown in April 2021 with 158 mn seconds. August 2021 saw 17% growth as compared to May 2021, 25% vs June 2021 and 9% vs July 2021. With 2803 active advertisers and 4415 active brands in the same month, there is a 23% growth over … [Read more...] about BARC India: Television ad volumes in August 2021 witness strong growth
BBC Studios secures international pre-sales for premium factual titles ‘Universe’ and ‘The Mating Game’
BBC Studios announced that it has secured international pre-sales for Universe, a five-part science series from the makers of The Planets, alongside landmark natural history series The Mating Game from Silverback Films. Universe takes viewers on an interstellar journey to places that we didn’t even know existed 10 years ago, revealing awe-inspiring wonders and recreating dramatic moments that defined Earth’s destiny – and our own. Using stunning CGI imagery, the latest scientific research, and … [Read more...] about BBC Studios secures international pre-sales for premium factual titles ‘Universe’ and ‘The Mating Game’
HITS and HITS Movies launch on Transvision in Indonesia
Rewind Networks and Transvision are pleased to announce their new carriage agreement for the launch of Asia’s fastest-growing entertainment channels, HITS and HITS MOVIES on Transvision’s DTH, IPTV and OTT platforms including Transvision Satellite, Hi-Speed, Xstream, Xstream Seru and XGo. Starting October 1, 2021, HITS will be available on channel 300 and HITS MOVIES on Channel 101 on Transvision. Both channels will be available in HD with Bahasa Indonesia subtitles. The launch is yet another … [Read more...] about HITS and HITS Movies launch on Transvision in Indonesia
WildBear Entertainment launches new distribution arm, WildBear International
WildBear Entertainment, one of Australia’s leading producers of factual programming, today announces that it is has launched a new distribution division, WildBear International. Timed to coincide with the busy MIPCOM/autumn sales period, WildBear International’s launch slate is led by three history series, Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of WW2 (6 x 60), The World War (8 x 60) and Bomber Terror of WW2 (6 x 60); two natural history titles, World’s Most Toxic Animals (2 x 60) and Under the … [Read more...] about WildBear Entertainment launches new distribution arm, WildBear International
SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
SeaChange International, Inc. a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, and streaming platforms, has appointed Peter D. Aquino as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective. Mr. Aquino brings to SeaChange more than 30 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) industry, and enters the stage as the company transitions to tech-forward use cases for its cable and streaming customers. “With our strong balance sheet, enhanced product … [Read more...] about SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer