CNN’s Piers Morgan will be LIVE on location in London, broadcasting for the 2012 Olympic Summer Games which will air globally on CNN International and in the United States on CNN/U.S. CNN’s primary LIVE location in London is a panoramic view of Olympic Park and Olympic Stadium. With a reach of more than 200 countries, CNN International will expand its Olympic Summer Games coverage with World Sport, which airs LIVE several times a day. Former Olympic Gold Medalist Linford Christie … [Read more...] about CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight and World Sport to go LIVE from London Games
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Channel NewsAsia appoints new Chief Editor
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has appointed veteran journalist and award-winning programme-maker Lian Pek as Chief Editor. As Chief Editor, Pek sets the editorial direction and oversees production of English news for Channel NewsAsia and sister channel, MediaCorp Channel 5. Pek joins Channel NewsAsia after a distinguished career in news and current affairs, having held leading editorial and anchor positions at international news organizations such as CNN International, … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia appoints new Chief Editor
Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
Christiane Amanpour is set to host a new daily foreign affairs programme simply titled Amanpour, on CNN International in Asia starting April 17. The 30-minute daily broadcast of the programme will air Tuesdays to Saturdays at 5pm HKT and 10pm HKT. “We are delighted to have Christiane back at CNN,” said Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director for CNN International. “Christiane’s sophisticated, incisive journalism is needed now, more than ever to … [Read more...] about Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
CNN remembers Sept 11
CNN will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, broadcasting live on CNN International, CNN/U.S. and CNN en Español from New York, Washington, D.C., Shanksville, Pennsylvania and Afghanistan. The channel will provide global, multi-platform coverage and simulcast from September 11th at 8.30pm (HKT), to September 12th at 1am (HKT). The broadcasts will be anchored by Anderson Cooper and Candy Crowley from New York City’s Ground Zero, joined by other CNN anchors and … [Read more...] about CNN remembers Sept 11
Anjali Rao leaves CNN for new media
Hong Kong – Television news anchor, Anjali Rao, has resigned from her post at CNN International after five years to develop a new integrated lifestyle content platform. “After 15 years of news, I have become anxious to explore new opportunities in television and digital content distribution”, said Rao of her decision to part ways with the news giant. But Rao will not remain off-air for long. Along with manager and business partner, Brett Gullan, the two have joined forces with … [Read more...] about Anjali Rao leaves CNN for new media
CNN International signs Indian engineering conglomerate Kirloskar Group as sponsor for ‘Going Green’ programming initiative
CNN International and the Kirloskar Group have signed a three year advertising partnership around the network's ‘Going Green' initiative. The commercial association complements the Kirloskar Group's ongoing commitment to providing Green technology solutions to meet the energy needs of today's world. The sponsorship includes 30 second promos around a dedicated week of coverage in December and CNN's half-hour special, ‘Going Green: The Climate Summit'. Online, Kirloskar will run … [Read more...] about CNN International signs Indian engineering conglomerate Kirloskar Group as sponsor for ‘Going Green’ programming initiative
