Fred Media, part of Australia’s WTFN Group, is pleased to announce that its drive for new partners has seen seven producers join its roster in recent weeks, bringing a wealth of new content to sit alongside new and returning titles from existing producer partners and WTFN. In total, Fred Media will be bringing more than 450 hours of programming to Cannes next month – making it the company’s biggest ever slate for MIPCOM. The new content covers popular genres such as reality, factual, food, … [Read more...] about Fred Media reveals its largest-ever MIPCOM slate with 450+ new hours
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WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN has agreed a deal with long-term partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics (7 seasons, 75 eps) and Emergency (5 seasons, 50 eps), both of which are produced by WTFN. Real Emergency will launch on 9Now in … [Read more...] about WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
Fred Media/Radar’ epic RUNN documentary to be available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
Fred Media/Radar has confirmed that its inspirational title, RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann Documentary, will be made available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Produced by WildBear Entertainment and Bursty Company and launched to the international market by Fred Media/Radar during MIPCOM 2024, the extraordinary one-hour documentary will be available to screen on Netflix Australia and New Zealand from 10th February. It originally aired on Fox Sports Australia. RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann … [Read more...] about Fred Media/Radar’ epic RUNN documentary to be available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
Fred Media/Radar acquires 150+ hours of primetime programming from Seven Network
Newly integrated Fred Media/Radar has announced a major new partnership with the Seven Network, in which it has acquired over 150 hours of primetime content for international distribution. The Seven Network slate, which comprises 12 premium titles from in-demand genres such as Reality, Home & Design and Food, and many with format rights available, will be officially presented to global buyers at MIPCOM next month. Instant Hotel (18 x 60) is a fascinating look inside the highly … [Read more...] about Fred Media/Radar acquires 150+ hours of primetime programming from Seven Network
WTFN integrates Fred Media & Radar teams to take total distribution strategy to the next level
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
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
