Every Day In Cambodia is a powerful CNN Freedom Project documentary which follows Academy Award-winning actress and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Goodwill Ambassador to Combat Human Trafficking Mira Sorvino on a disturbing yet ultimately hopeful journey to Cambodia, where she shines a light on modern-day slavery. Sorvino teams up with American activist Don Brewster who has made it his mission to rescue girls as young as five or six from sex trafficking in the region. … [Read more...] about CNN International to launch documentary on sex-trafficking
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CNN International appoints VP, Content Sales and Partnerships
Greg Beitchman will be responsible for overseeing and developing the network’s content sales business internationally, with a focus on leveraging its broadcast and digital assets. He will also work across CNN’s NewSource content syndication service, its out-of-home distribution channels, and its affiliate business. CNN International has more than 1,000 broadcast partners globally. Greg Beitchman Beitchman joins CNN International from Reuters, where he was Global Head of Multimedia … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints VP, Content Sales and Partnerships
CNN announces royal baby coverage
CNN’s New Day co-host Kate Bolduan will interview friends and family of the British royals to gain insight into the first born child of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and William, Duke of Cambridge and heir to the throne in the CNN Special, Will and Kate Plus One. As the birth approaches, Bolduan will report from England and Scotland on the journey leading up to the occasion. The one-hour special airs July 18, 2013 on CNN and airs on CNN International … [Read more...] about CNN announces royal baby coverage
CNN’s Andrew Demaria to oversee Digital team in Asia
CNN International announced that Andrew Demaria, Head of CNN Travel, will be expanding his management role to include oversight of the Digital team in Asia. The appointment will put Demaria in charge of both the cnn.com news team around the region as well as the international Travel team, effective in June. Nick Wrenn, Vice President of Digital Services for CNN International, said Demaria was a natural fit for the expanded role. “Andrew has great experience at CNN having worked in Asia and … [Read more...] about CNN’s Andrew Demaria to oversee Digital team in Asia
CNN ad sales unveils new product integration concept with Samsung Mobile
CNN International has created a series of integrated sponsorship billboards for Samsung Mobile that showcases its new Galaxy Note 8.0 around the network’s News Stream programme. The new product integration concept, a first for the network, debuted on May 27. In collaboration with Samsung Mobile, they were conceptualised and executed by CNN Ad Sales’ in-house creative production unit, Turner Commercial Productions. William Hsu, Vice President, News Advertising Sales, CNN International … [Read more...] about CNN ad sales unveils new product integration concept with Samsung Mobile
CNN’s “Girl Rising” to air weekend of June 22
CNN International has announced a new slate of programming focused on the empowerment of young girls around the world with the premiere of film Girl Rising and launch of A Girl’s World, a distinctive new series chronicling the lives of seven girls in seven countries. Girl Rising, filmed before the well-known girls’ education campaigner Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban on her way home from school in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, follows several girls across the globe as … [Read more...] about CNN’s “Girl Rising” to air weekend of June 22
