New Zealand’s TV3 and FOUR television shows are now available on more devices than ever before with MediaWorks launch of 3NOW on February 17. 3NOW is MediaWorks’ new video on demand service for mobile and tablet (iOS and Android) and on Samsung televisions. TV3’s online catch-up service has been rebranded as 3NOW. MediaWorks Director of Programming, Mark Caulton said: “We’re always looking for ways to enrich the viewing experience. We know our audience want to be … [Read more...] about MediaWorks launches 3NOW
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MediaWorks TV appoints Mark Caulton as Director of Programming
New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV has announced that it has appointed Mark Caulton as Director of Programming, responsible for commissioning, acquisitions and scheduling for television channels TV3 and FOUR. Caulton’s 18-year television career includes 15 years in the programming department at MediaWorks TV, most recently as Associate Director of Programming. He has been acting Director of Programming, overseeing a successful 2013 launch, and the premiere of the biggest programme in the … [Read more...] about MediaWorks TV appoints Mark Caulton as Director of Programming
New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV migrates broadcast management to Pilat Media’s IBMS Version 6
London - Pilat Media Global plc, a leading supplier of business management software to the media industry, announced that New Zealand broadcaster MediaWorks TV has completed a successful migration of its operations to Version 6 of the Pilat Media Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) for both TV3 and FOUR. Peter Crossan, CFO, MediaWorks, said: "With Version 6, we're looking forward to building on our foundation to add significant new business management capabilities — such as … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s MediaWorks TV migrates broadcast management to Pilat Media’s IBMS Version 6
TVNZ wants to capture lost youth via Facebook
TVNZ is rebranding its digital channel TVNZ6 to a youth-focused channel called U. The new-look channel will launch on March 13 and target New Zealand youth aged 15-24. The broadcaster has formed a partnership with social networking site Facebook, in a bid for integration and closer relationships with viewers. U will feature a hosted block of content from 4pm to 7pm daily, driven by a live Facebook application. See more at: http://www.u.tvnz.co.nz/ … [Read more...] about TVNZ wants to capture lost youth via Facebook
Big Bird reunites with Kiwi viewers
Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has announced that Elmo, Big Bird and all the gang of the award-winning children’s television series are making their return to New Zealand on February 7th, on Mediaworks' new look channel FOUR. “We are thrilled to bring children and families of New Zealand the zany and loveable neighbours from Sesame Street,” says Scott Chambers, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Media Distribution, Sesame Workshop. … [Read more...] about Big Bird reunites with Kiwi viewers
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