GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for TV and radio, continues to expand its global presence with strategic growth in each region. GatesAir announced three key sales team appointments in the CALA (Caribbean and Latin America), EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions, reinforcing its commitment to customer intimacy worldwide. Antonio Satta joins GatesAir’s CALA team as Sales Director, Brazil. Reporting to Felipe Luna, … [Read more...] about GatesAir announces new appointments
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CN greenlights third season of Lamput
Lamput, the hilarious animated chase comedy, has been picked up for a third season by Cartoon Network and will run internationally on the channel in Asia Pacific and Latin America, and on Boomerang in EMEA. The series – produced by Vaibhav Studios based in Mumbai, India – started life as batches of micro-shorts of about 15 seconds as well as shorts of up to two minutes. The new season will comprise a mixture of 21x5’ and 21x2’ episodes, and will roll out from early … [Read more...] about CN greenlights third season of Lamput
Chiara Mckee appointed VP, EMEA, Kids & Global Networks
LONDON, UK – To support Blue Ant Media’s debut in the market, Chiara McKee has been appointed VP, EMEA, Kids & Global Networks and will lead the company’s EMEA channel distribution sales, operations and marketing from the company’s London (UK) office. McKee reports to Ward Platt, CEO, Kids & Global Networks. Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor and channel operator, announced its Kids & Global Networks division launch in Europe, the Middle East … [Read more...] about Chiara Mckee appointed VP, EMEA, Kids & Global Networks
Food Network launches in Italy
MILAN – Scripps Networks Interactive, the leading global developers of engaging lifestyle content, announced the launch of Food Network in Italy. The leading global culinary lifestyle channel will launch on free-to-air LCN 33. Food Network is the first dedicated multi-platform food entertainment channel to launch in Italy. “The launch of Food Network in Italy, a key growth market for Scripps Networks Interactive, represents a significant milestone in the global expansion of this brand,” said … [Read more...] about Food Network launches in Italy
Making Headlines
How is CNBC performing above its competitors as a business amidst a very competitive broadcast news environment? KC: Today, the media landscape is extremely competitive – everyone’s a publisher now. We have never been about quantity, we have focused on quality. Over the last 27 years, we’ve built a community of regular consumers who are passionate about our content and the CNBC brand itself. By focusing on what we do best our audience continues to grow, both on TV and online. Why do we … [Read more...] about Making Headlines
A+E Networks partners Newen Studios
New York – A+E Networks is partnering with Newen Studios to bring A+E’s most successful formats to French audiences. It was jointly announced by Patrick Vien, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks and Bibiane Godfroid, Managing Director of Newen. Newen, France’s oldest and famed television production house and the country’s second most prolific content producer, will be able to produce such A+E’s acclaimed formats, Alone and Bride & Prejudice, locally. A leader in … [Read more...] about A+E Networks partners Newen Studios