BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) has announced its new Head of Legal, Emren Kara. His specialist background in digital media will be an asset to the company as it grows in the region. Kara comes to BBC Worldwide with a wealth of experience from Mi9 – the digital arm of Nine Entertainment – where he managed all legal, compliance and regulatory work across the company’s businesses and assets, including ninemsn.com.au and msn.co.nz. Kara will report … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints Emren Kara as Head of Legal
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Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
BBC Worldwide ANZ has licensed a package of natural history programmes to the Nine Network Australia, including premiere titles Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, Tigers about the House, filmed in Australia and Inside the Animal Mind. Told from the perspective of individual animals, Life Story, narrated by Sir David Attenborough follows these animals on their journey from birth to parenthood. Each episode focuses on one stage of life, starting with those … [Read more...] about Nine Network acquires natural history package from BBC Worldwide ANZ
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
BBC First launches “What’s next?” campaign
Sydney – BBC Worldwide ANZ unveiled the first phase of its advertising campaign for BBC First – a new premium British drama channel - with promotional TVCs on Foxtel from 8 June. Created by Droga5, the “What’s next?” campaign focuses on the complexity and unpredictability of great British drama, a uniquely defining feature. BBC First will offer programmes that are challenging, immersive and surprising, and always have a unique British perspective. The creative … [Read more...] about BBC First launches “What’s next?” campaign
The History Channel acquires BBC Worldwide ANZ programming
Foxtel’s The History Channel has acquired over 66 hours of factual content from BBC Worldwide ANZ. The package includes a number of titles which will have their Australian premiere on the channel, along with a raft of WW1 programming to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the start of the First World War. The Australian premiere titles in the package include Royal Cousins at War, a two-part series that looks at the role played by the three monarchs, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, … [Read more...] about The History Channel acquires BBC Worldwide ANZ programming
BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Managing Director Jon Penn announced three promotions within his senior team on May 7. Fiona Lang is to take up the new role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing corporate advisory and strategic planning, business operations and legal and business affairs including rights management. Formerly the Head of Business and Legal Affairs for the company, Fiona will be working with all business areas, supported by the finance team, to … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide ANZ appoints new leadership roles
