TV One Pakistan has selected ENPS - Associated Press’ news production system – to expand its broadcasting operation with a new 24-hour news channel, News One. Based in Karachi, TV One is a popular entertainment channel that brings dramas, soaps and lifestyle programs to the people of Pakistan, as well as to the Urdu-speaking community across the world. Previously, five-minute news bulletins every hour kept its audience up-to-date with current affairs, but now a dedicated news channel … [Read more...] about TV One Pakistan chooses ENPS for new dedicated news channel
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ICC World’s Twenty20 vision with ESPN STAR Sports
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports has announced broadcast rights partnerships for the first edition of the ICC World Twenty20, set for September 2007 in South Africa. Covering television and new media platforms including internet and mobile, the games will be available to millions of viewers across the world – including for the first time ever - live via television in China. In late 2006, ESPN STAR Sports’ affiliate EML was awarded the global telecast rights from the International Cricket … [Read more...] about ICC World’s Twenty20 vision with ESPN STAR Sports
INX Media unveils logos and hires Probal Gaanguly as Group Director – Sales
Mumbai- Probal Gaanguly has joined INX Media as Group Director – Sales to drive ad sales across all INX Network channels including Hindi general entertainment channel 9X, Hindi youth music channel 9XM and English news channel NewsX. Gaanguly was formerly Director - Ad Sales at Media Content and Communication Services Pvt Ltd. (MCCS), the joint venture between Star and Ananda Bazaar Group (ABP), where he handled Star News, Star Ananda and Star Maaza. Separately, the INX Group, promoted by … [Read more...] about INX Media unveils logos and hires Probal Gaanguly as Group Director – Sales
Universal Pictures International Entertainment hands out promotions
London– Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE), the international home entertainment division of NBC Universal (NBCU), has announced promotions to its London-based management team. Melanie Nicholas has been upped to Senior Vice President, Marketing to lead international marketing initiatives for home entertainment outside the US, in addition to her responsibilities for international licensees and Russia. Egor Borisov, Managing Director of Universal Pictures Russia, continues … [Read more...] about Universal Pictures International Entertainment hands out promotions
Australia’s ABC TV names Brooke-Hunt Executive Head of Children’s
Sydney- Veteran Australian children's television producer/distributor Tim Brooke-Hunt has been appointed ABC TV’s newly created Executive Head of Children’s. Brooke-Hunt, who will take up the position on Sept. 12, has produced a slew of animated and live action series including Blinky Bill, Yakkity Yak, Old Tom and L’il Horrors. He has worked with leading Australian production companies including Yoram Gross, Beyond International, New World Pictures and Burbank Films, and … [Read more...] about Australia’s ABC TV names Brooke-Hunt Executive Head of Children’s
Ron Kamnuanthip joins Universal Music Thailand as General Manager
Hong Kong- Ron Kamnuanthip will join Universal Music Thailand as General Manager, effective Sept. 5. Based in Bangkok, he will report to Sandy Monteiro, Senior Vice-President of Universal Music Group International (ASEAN). Kamnuanthip will be responsible for all aspects of the company's daily operations and will lead the team to develop domestic and international business strategies as well as to strengthen media and corporate alliances. Kamnuanthip replaces Phil Murphy, interim head of … [Read more...] about Ron Kamnuanthip joins Universal Music Thailand as General Manager