London- Roma Khanna will join NBC Universal International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives, effective Sept. 17. Based in London, she will report to Peter Smith, President, NBC Universal International. Khanna will be responsible for generating growth through geographical expansion, local and pan-regional partnerships, and new channel creation, with a focus on strengthening the content and identity of the Sci-Fi, 13th Street and Universal Channel brands internationally. She … [Read more...] about Romma Khanna joins NBCU International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives
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Jill Grinda joins EuroNews as Director of Worldwide Distribution
Jill Grinda joined EuroNews from Al Jazeera International as Director of Worldwide Distribution on August 1. She was formerly Regional Distribution Director, Europe & Asia for the Qatar-based news network. Headquartered in France, EuroNews is a news channel covering world news from a European perspective, broadcasting in seven languages including English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. … [Read more...] about Jill Grinda joins EuroNews as Director of Worldwide Distribution
Annie Yim upped to Executive Director of Licensing, Greater China, SPTI
Beijing- Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has promoted Annie Yim to Executive Director of Licensing, Greater China, to lead all of SPTI’s licensing efforts in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Reporting to Ross Pollack, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, and Chen Jiande, Vice President and General Manager of SPTI in China, Yim will relocate from Hong Kong to Beijing. Yim was Director, Licensing, Asia, since 2005 where she led the licensing of Sony Pictures … [Read more...] about Annie Yim upped to Executive Director of Licensing, Greater China, SPTI
Annie Yim upped to Executive Director of Licensing, Greater China, SPTI
Beijing- Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has promoted Annie Yim to Executive Director of Licensing, Greater China, to lead all of SPTI’s licensing efforts in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Reporting to Ross Pollack, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, and Chen Jiande, Vice President and General Manager of SPTI in China, Yim will relocate from Hong Kong to Beijing. Yim was Director, Licensing, Asia, since 2005 where she led the licensing of Sony Pictures … [Read more...] about Annie Yim upped to Executive Director of Licensing, Greater China, SPTI
CNBC partners New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for Squawk Box on the Road: New Zealand
Singapore- CNBC’s flagship morning program Squawk Box on the Road: New Zealand will be sponsored by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for the week starting Oct. 15 2007. The campaign will feature Squawk Box broadcasting live from Auckland and Wellington, preceding the Rugby World Cup Final in Paris. The sponsorship will be complemented by a three-month on-air advertising campaign. CNBC’s anchor Martin Soong will be in New Zealand to interview business, political and opinion leaders as … [Read more...] about CNBC partners New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for Squawk Box on the Road: New Zealand
The Singing Office tunes up Down Under
Sydney- Foxtel has acquired local rights to the Dutch format The Singing Office, and production of a 13-part series is underway, hosted by comedian Nick Giannopoulos. The series aims to turn everyday Australians into singing and dancing superstars. Each episode introduces five workers from two very different Australian companies, who will audition, learn to sing and dance in a ‘boot camp,’ then take part in a sing-off. Also aboard are comedienne Julia Morris, who has returned from … [Read more...] about The Singing Office tunes up Down Under