WTFN has announced that it is integrating its Fred Media (content distribution) and Radar (digital) teams to capitalise on developments in the marketplace and to more effectively drive its Total Distribution strategy. The new-look business will officially debut at the MIPCOM in Cannes next month with new joint Fred Media/Radar branding. Derek Dyson, previously General Manager at Radar, has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at WTFN, taking responsibility for the newly integrated team … [Read more...] about WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
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Fred Media creates new senior roles to spearhead evolving business
Fred Media, Australia’s leading independent content distributor, has announced major changes to its team. Longstanding sales manager Jimmy Elkington has been promoted to the new position of Head of Sales. At the same time, former General Manager Roger Vanderspikken takes the reins of the company’s ‘Total Distribution’ strategy, widening his remit as the newly appointed Head of Operations and Acquisitions across both Fred Media and its rapidly growing WTFN Group sister company Radar … [Read more...] about Fred Media creates new senior roles to spearhead evolving business
Fred Media launches its first international FAST channel Life Down Under
Fred Media, Australia’s leading independent content distributor, has announced that it has launched its first FAST channel in Europe. Available on the LG Channels platform in seven territories, including the UK, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, Life Down Under is a premium FAST channel featuring lifestyle, documentary and factual content originating from and telling stories about life in Australia. All titles are from the growing Fred Media program catalogue and have been produced by its … [Read more...] about Fred Media launches its first international FAST channel Life Down Under
Official Dog Whisperer channel launches on YouTube through new Cineverse and Radar MCN partnership
Radar has created the only official Dog Whisperer channel, exclusively featuring full episodes, as well as shorts, from all nine seasons of the popular series. Fronted by charismatic superstar pet expert Cesar Millan, and with episodes packed with warmth, jeopardy and entertainment, Dog Whisperer was National Geographic’s top-rated series for six consecutive years. The new partnership also sees Radar MCN take over the management of an existing channel – The World of Sid and Marty Krofft. This … [Read more...] about Official Dog Whisperer channel launches on YouTube through new Cineverse and Radar MCN partnership
WTFN launches world-first virtual store with new series of Space Invades on Nine
WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent production companies, in partnership with Drawbridge Labs, has launched a Shoppable TV global first, as season four of its hit series Space Invaders premiered in primetime on Nine over the weekend (3rd February). Viewers of the popular decluttering and home renovation programme will be able to scan an onscreen QR code and enter and explore a Virtual Store, guided by show host Peter Walsh. Using their mobile devices, viewers can walk around the … [Read more...] about WTFN launches world-first virtual store with new series of Space Invades on Nine
Radar MCN and WTFN go to Circus Town for new digital and TV series
Radar MCN announced an exciting new partnership for the WTFN Group, which will embody its Total Distribution strategy from the outset. Partnering with Spiegelworld in the US, one of the world’s leading trailblazers of contemporary circus, Radar MCN is creating a new weekly long-form (15-20 mins) digital series called Circus Town, which launches on dedicated Circus Town YouTube and Facebook channels this week, with more such managed channels to follow. Meanwhile, Group business WTFN Entertainment … [Read more...] about Radar MCN and WTFN go to Circus Town for new digital and TV series