Bloomberg Television’s “High Flyers” will be returning with its second season line-up of Asia’s business leaders featuring Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Director of Air Asia; Jimmy Choo, founder of the luxury shoemaker; Tetsuya Wakuda, celebrity chef and restaurateur; Erick Thohir, media business mogul and American sports team owner; and Mokhzani Mahathir, the Executive Vice-Chairman of oil and gas service provider Sapura Kencana and Chairman of Sepang … [Read more...] about “High Flyers” returns with second season on Bloomberg TV
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MIPCube unveiled
Paris – MIPCube 2013 will feature many of the leading innovators in the digital content space through a rich line-up of events & conferences, which includes speakers from Twitter, Warner Bros. and Machinima, a new Brands and Content Masterclass and the inaugural Women in Tech and Media networking breakfast. An integral part of MIPTV, the world’s content market, MIPCube takes place in Cannes from April 8-11. As part of a series of inspiring case studies, Dan Biddle, Head of … [Read more...] about MIPCube unveiled
BT Group acquires ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business
BT Group and ESPN have agreed that BT will acquire ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business. These primarily comprise the ESPN and ESPN America channels and their live sports rights portfolio, including the FA Cup, Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League, UEFA Europa League, and the German Bundesliga. The transaction, subject to regulatory clearance, is expected to complete on July 31 after which BT will continue to operate at least one ESPN-branded channel expected to form part of the … [Read more...] about BT Group acquires ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business
Turner International restructures EMEA operation
London – Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) International is restructuring its Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) business after concluding a detailed review of its operations. The new organisational structure is designed to give more operating power and accountability within the regions, as opposed to large central functions. Some functions which can be handled externally at the same quality will be outsourced. The restructuring proposals are currently being consulted upon with the employee … [Read more...] about Turner International restructures EMEA operation
Oliver Herrgesell appointed SVP of communications at Turner Broadcasting International
Oliver Herrgesell has joined Turner Broadcasting System International as Senior Vice President of Communications, where he will serve as Turner Broadcasting’s chief communications and public relations executive in markets outside the U.S. He is in charge of developing communications strategy and overseeing execution of messaging related to Turner’s international business portfolio and industry position. In addition, he will work closely with President of Turner International, … [Read more...] about Oliver Herrgesell appointed SVP of communications at Turner Broadcasting International
Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
Culver City, CA – Paula Askanas has been promoted to executive vice president of communications for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), from her previous position of senior vice president of media relations. In this new role, Askanas oversees business and trade press and internal communication for the television company worldwide. Reporting to Steve Mosko, president, SPT, she will work specifically on behalf of the businesses and executive teams for production, channels and distribution in the … [Read more...] about Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
