CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) has hired digital advertising and strategy experts from Buzzfeed and Box Plus as it continues to increase its multi-platform capabilities for advertising partners. Brandon Keenen joins as Senior Digital Commercial Director. Formerly a Senior Director at Buzzfeed Europe and with stints at AOL and Gigya, Keenen brings a wealth of media experience spanning 15 years in sales, management and tech roles. In this newly-created position at CNNIC, Keenen leads … [Read more...] about CNN International expands team
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CNN International appoints Nikhil Kumar
CNN International announced Nikhil Kumar as the New Delhi Bureau Chief. Based in the country’s capital, Kumar will be responsible for the strategic planning of the network’s multi-platform news coverage from India and the region. “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Nikhil Kumar as the New Delhi Bureau Chief as we reaffirm our deep commitment to India,” said Ellana Lee, Senior Vice President and Managing Editor, CNN International. “Nikhil brings with him a deep understanding of … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints Nikhil Kumar
CNN forge agreement with HFTP
Austin, Texas —Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), is pleased to announce its exclusive platinum network news sponsorship agreement with CNN International for the inaugural HITEC Amsterdam next month. Beginning pre-conference programmes on 28 March – including the popular Entrepreneur 20X event – HFTP’s HITEC Amsterdam is the first of three HITEC events planned for 2017, and will take place … [Read more...] about CNN forge agreement with HFTP
Turner announces new GM and SEA organisation
Hong Kong – Turner Asia Pacific has announced the establishment of a new Southeast Asia organisation and appointment of a new regional lead to be based in Singapore. Vishal Dembla has been named Vice President and General Manager of Turner Southeast Asia. In this new role, he has been tasked with growing all of Turner’s commercial and channel operations within this increasingly important region, as well as the day-to-day management of its kids and entertainment businesses in Southeast … [Read more...] about Turner announces new GM and SEA organisation
CNN’s Eco Solutions
Each month, CNN’s new TV and digital series Eco Solutions will tell the stories of people around the world creating innovative solutions to preserve the planet. Hosted by CNN international correspondent and anchor,Isa Soares, the 15-minutes show will take viewers from the cities improving the air they breathe to the countries running on renewable energy. In the first episode, Eco Solutions examines innovations in combating air pollution in Tezpur. Eco Solutions visits the small city of … [Read more...] about CNN’s Eco Solutions
Going Green with CNN
This month, CNN International presents the half-hour special Going Green exploring the individuals who are passionate about their environmental causes, and their belief that responsibility for the planet begins at home. Fronted by Nicki Shields, tech presenter and host of CNN International’s Supercharged, Going Green is hosted from Findhorn, the world-renowned eco community in Scotland. Furthermore, the programme presents self-authored reports from across the globe, including Fai Hun, a … [Read more...] about Going Green with CNN