Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, will be moving to the newly created role of President of International Affiliate Sales for Discovery Networks International (DNI), based in London. He will assume his new role on September 1, 2013. Keaveny’s new position will see him head up the company’s global affiliate sales strategy, as well as take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of Discovery’s Joint Sales Organisation, which manages … [Read more...] about Tom Keaveny promoted at Discovery Networks International
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MIPTV: Content Television licenses “Facing The Atlantic” to international broadcasters
Cannes - Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, has announced that its flagship natural history documentary Facing The Atlantic, has been licensed to several international broadcasters including National Geographic Channel, Discovery Networks, France TV and VRT. The series (3 x 60’) will air later this year across National Geographic Channel’s pay-TV and digital platforms throughout the UK, Europe (excluding Italy and Germany), Japan and Africa. The Discovery … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Content Television licenses “Facing The Atlantic” to international broadcasters
MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
Cannes – FremantleMedia International has acquired global distribution rights to the follow up series to Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity, set to be produced by Show of Force Productions. The 4-hour series, inspired by the books by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof and Pulitzer Prize-winner Sheryl WuDunn, will be available to buyers at MIPTV 2013. The series has been sold to 18 broadcasters across 138 territories including Foxtel for Australia; M-Net for Africa and … [Read more...] about MIPTV: FremantleMedia acquires new series of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity”
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
BBC’s George Entwistle resigns George Entwistle has resigned as Director- General of BBC after just two months in the position. Entwistle stated that he is stepping down to take responsibility for what happened during the Newsnight broadcast on November 2, which aired an inaccurate interview segment with Steve Messham, an abuse victim who said a senior political figure of the time had abused him. The BBC later issued an apology for having broadcast the report. It said: “We broadcast … [Read more...] about BBC’s George Entwistle resigns
Discovery goes retail
Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) is launching international retail destinations and e-commerce websites for Discovery Expedition, the new lifestyle and outdoor apparel brand for men ages 20 to 45. DEI will execute a three-pronged retail strategy: an e-commerce platform, store-in-store concepts and flagship stores across Asia-Pacific and Europe. In Asia-Pacific, a dedicated website, flagship retail outlets and shop-in-shops will launch simultaneously in early 2012 across China, Korea and … [Read more...] about Discovery goes retail
Keaveny gets industry nod
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, has been honoured at the recently concluded CASBAA convention in Hong Kong. The region's PayTV association bestowed Keaveny with the Chairman's Award for his contribution to the industry. CASBAA Chairman, Marcel Fenez, who presented the award, thanked Keaveny, "For his contributions to the development of PayTV in the region and his tireless work explaining the value of PayTV to advertisers as Chairman of the CASBAA … [Read more...] about Keaveny gets industry nod
