Jeffrey Browne is stepping down as Managing Director of the Nine Network on August 1, 2013, announced Nine Entertainment Co. CEO David Gyngell. “Jeff’s made the call after seven terrific years at the top of the Network - the time is right for him and he departs the role with Nine in fantastic shape,” Gyngell said. “I’ll miss him not only as a robust and talented Managing Director, but the best deal closer in the business, a friend and simply a terrific bloke. He … [Read more...] about NINE’s MD Jeffrey Browne steps down
Australia
New co-pro pre-school series to air on CBeebies and Seven Network
Popular Australian children’s band Lah-Lah will be bringing music and fun to kids around the world following a deal between Stella Projects in Australia and Bardel Entertainment in Canada. The two companies will co-produce a pre-school series for CBeebies channels worldwide (ex UK) and The Seven Network Australia. Commissioning broadcasters in Canada are Knowledge Network and BBC Kids. Lah-Lah’s Adventures follows the exploits of lead singer Lah-Lah and band members … [Read more...] about New co-pro pre-school series to air on CBeebies and Seven Network
Caracol Television expands internationally with Viki
Caracol Television has entered a new negotiation with Viki, a global interactive television site that allows its users to subtitle their favourite programmes in over 150 languages. Caracol will top the list of Latin content with productions such as Pablo Escobar, The Drug Lord; Made in Cartagena and Broken Promises. With this negotiation, Viki users in Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Cambodia and New Zealand will be able to enjoy some of Caracol Television's top … [Read more...] about Caracol Television expands internationally with Viki
SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming
Australia’s SBS announced that it has appointed Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming. Andrews has 18 years’ experience in television programming with Australia’s major commercial broadcasters. Andrews replaces Jane Roscoe, who has relocated to the United Kingdom to take up the position of SBS Head of International Content. Andrews will be responsible for driving the programming strategies for SBS ONE and SBS 2. Andrews was previously Network Programme Manager … [Read more...] about SBS appoints TEN’s Peter Andrews as Head of Network Programming
Australia gets new communications minister
According to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Deputy PM Anthony Albanese has been given the communications portfolio in the Ministerial reshuffle announced by returned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He replaces Stephen Conroy, who has been in charge of the country’s key communications agenda such as the national broadband network project, reform of media ownership rules as well as broadcast license fees. Conroy resigned from the Ministry following the recent leadership … [Read more...] about Australia gets new communications minister
Ericsson to acquire Red Bee Media
Ericsson's acquisition of Red Bee Media, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring 1,500 highly-skilled employees, as well as media services and operations facilities in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Australia. With 1,240 Red Bee Media employees based in the UK, Ericsson's UK business will grow to around 4,000 employees and with more than one-third working in the media services business, the UK will become a global media hub for Ericsson. Since its foundation in 2005, Red Bee … [Read more...] about Ericsson to acquire Red Bee Media
