London - NBC Universal announced its agreement to acquire Carnival Film & Television Ltd, a leading UK independent production company. The deal represents the first acquisition by NBC Universal's International TV Production division, headed by Angela Bromstad, president, international TV production. The acquisition is part of the company's efforts to expand its international business by building production presence outside the US. The announcement was made by Peter Smith, president, NBC … [Read more...] about NBC Universal signs agreement to acquire Carnival
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Comcast Entertainment Group and Ryan Seacrest announce new partnership
Los Angeles - Comcast Entertainment Group and Ryan Seacrest have forged a new multi-year agreement that will expand Seacrest's television and new media production business across the company's networks via Ryan Seacrest Productions, the star's full service, independent production company. Under terms of the agreement, Seacrest continues to serve as managing editor and anchor of E! News, along with Giuliana Rancic, and as executive producer and host of E!'s Live From the Red Carpet specials. The … [Read more...] about Comcast Entertainment Group and Ryan Seacrest announce new partnership
Asian Television Forum 2008 ‘the marketplace’ for content
Singapore - The Asia Television Forum 2008 (ATF) is scheduled to take place at the Suntec Convention Centre from 10-12 December. Organisers say that with more demand from viewers for international programming content, notably in new media formats, content sellers have noted that Asian territories are becoming more receptive to buying from international content providers. With ATF 2007's record-breaking US$62.7 million worth of content distribution deals made during the show, this year's ATF 2008 … [Read more...] about Asian Television Forum 2008 ‘the marketplace’ for content
MTV Networks Japan names VP, GM, Digital Media
Tokyo - MTV Networks Japan & Korea has announced that Paul Greenberg joins MTVNJ as vice president and general manager, digital media for MTVN Japan effective immediately. Based in Tokyo, he will report to Peter Bullard, president of MTVNJ&K. Bullard said, "I am very pleased to welcome Paul, who has a rich knowledge of both the Japanese and Asian digital media markets. Under his leadership, I'm confident our digital business will continue to grow as we develop new and innovative ways to reach … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Japan names VP, GM, Digital Media
ESPN STAR Sports gears up focus on digital media sales
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced its focus on digital media by realigning its sales function and creating a dedicated digital sales team to explore and maximize revenue opportunities in the digital space. The new digital sales team will focus on offering advertisers more ways to maximize and synergise their campaigns across platforms by offering an expansive range of customized and creative advertising opportunities. The team will be led by Delilah Chan, director, ad sales, who will … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports gears up focus on digital media sales
BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution strengthens research team
BBC Worldwide sales & distribution is expanding its global research team with the appointments of Tim Savill and Gary Woolf. Savill and Woolf will join the global research team as research managers and will report to VP research, BBC Worldwide sales & distribution, Stella Creasey. They will be responsible for managing research into the performance of BBC Worldwide properties around the world and deepening analysis of trends, genres and advertising models on all content platforms. Creasey said, … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Sales & Distribution strengthens research team