Greenwich, Connecticut, USA – 41 Entertainment (“41e”) announced on April 24 that it has achieved a strong international roll-out for PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures property (the “Property”) since January. The TV series has performed very well in all key markets including Spain, France, UK, Russia, Israel, India, Korea, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Canada improving time slots in all cases and ranking at the top of the ratings charts. Many markets including the … [Read more...] about PAC-MAN scores new licensees amidst strong international roll-out
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BBC Worldwide appoints Amanda Hill as Chief Brands Officer
BBC Worldwide has announced that Amanda Hill has been appointed Chief Brands Officer. This new position has been created as part of BBC Worldwide’s restructure from divisional to geographic lines of management and will play a key role in building and developing the channel’s global brands, such as Top Gear, BBC Earth and Doctor Who. Hill will join the senior executive team and be responsible for developing an overall strategy for BBC Worldwide’s global brands across all … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Amanda Hill as Chief Brands Officer
Paul Dempsey named Interim CEO, BBC Worldwide
The BBC has announced that Paul Dempsey will become interim CEO of BBC Worldwide from December until incoming CEO Tim Davie’s arrival next year. BBC Worldwide’s current CEO John Smith announced his decision last month to step down after eight years in charge of the company and will leave the business in December. Dempsey, currently Managing Director for Consumer Products at BBC Worldwide, will oversee the BBC’s commercial arm from December 1 until Tim Davie hands over his … [Read more...] about Paul Dempsey named Interim CEO, BBC Worldwide
