Sydney- James Packer has stepped down as chairman of PBL Media, owner of the Nine network and ACP magazines, after the Packer-controlled PBL reduced its stake from 50% to 25%, ceding control to its joint venture partner CVC Asia Pacific. CVC partner Adrian MacKenzie becomes chairman of PBL Media, with the Packer-appointed Ian Law continuing as Chief Executive. Packer will remain on the PBL Media board. PBL sold the 25% stake to CVC for A$515 million (US$426 million). PBL also agreed to sell its … [Read more...] about James Packer steps down as PBL Media chairman
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Head of Factual exiting ABC TV in management restructure
Sydney- Denise Eriksen is departing as ABV-TV’s Head of Factual Production when her contract expires in September as her job is disappearing in an ongoing management restructure at the public broadcaster. ABC TV is advertising for the new position of Executive Head of Children's, responsible for all aspects of the ABC's children's and education services on ABC TV, ABC2 and ABC online, including in-house production, commissioning programmes from independents, international and local … [Read more...] about Head of Factual exiting ABC TV in management restructure
VOOM HD names David Alsworth as VP, Operations and Program Administration
New York- VOOM HD Networks has appointed David Alworth as Vice President of Operations and Program administration to oversee operational and business affairs related activities for VOOM HD Networks’ 15 HD channels, VOOM’s global channel and content sales operations. In addition, he is responsible for production negotiation and management, content delivery, rights management and administration. He reports to Glenn Oakley, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Business … [Read more...] about VOOM HD names David Alsworth as VP, Operations and Program Administration
MediaCorp restructures programming and production at Channels 5, 8 and U
Singapore- Kenneth Liang rejoined MediaCorp as Executive Vice President, TV Programming and Production, Channel 5 on June 1. Liang will oversee the full spectrum of Network Programming and Promotions (NPP5) as well as MediaCorp Studios’ Production functions for Channel 5 currently provided by its English Entertainment Productions (EEP). Liang was with the company in its Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) days, and has since held senior appointments in the Singapore Tourism Board and … [Read more...] about MediaCorp restructures programming and production at Channels 5, 8 and U
NBC Universal appoints Matson to head international channels expansion
London – NBC Universal has moved one step closer to its proposed ‘international global channels expansion’ with the appointment of Greg Matson as Senior Vice President, Commercial & Network Development, Global Networks, an international division of NBC Universal. Matson will expand his current responsibilities as SVP, Network Development and Distribution to additionally coordinate the commercial operations for Global Networks. Also, he will work closely with the Global Networks … [Read more...] about NBC Universal appoints Matson to head international channels expansion
The Knowledge: a new learning resource in Oz
Sydney- The Australian Film Television and Radio School’s Centre for Screen Business on June 1 launched The Knowledge, a broadband series of in-depth video interviews with screen industry experts conducted by showbiz journalist Andrew L. Urban. The interviews are being distributed online and will also be used in developing online teaching and learning activities. … [Read more...] about The Knowledge: a new learning resource in Oz
