In the run-up to the elections in Iran, BBC Persian is launching its digital-first TV programme. #Shoma invites audiences across platforms to share their opinions and stories. Saturday to Wednesday live interactive programme, #Shoma (#You) delivers innovative and creative ways to engage with the audience on TV, the website and via social media, bringing an even greater variety of stories to the BBC Persian output. It will specifically target young digital audiences and women as well as wider … [Read more...] about BBC Persian TV launches #Shoma
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Heart Of The City sold to 3 new territories
Ay Yapim’s new series Heart Of The City will be broadcast in Romania, Iran and Iraq following the latest round of deals announced by international distributor Eccho Rights. Antena in Romania, Gem in Iran and Kurdmax in Iraq have all picked up the show, to follow earlier deals in Chile and Georgia. The series, which debuted on ATV in January, is the latest from prolific Turkish producers Ay Yapim and writer Ece Yorenc, a partnership which has seen huge global success with Fatmagul, Forbidden … [Read more...] about Heart Of The City sold to 3 new territories
Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it that has reached an agreement with Dentsu Inc. for the Olympic broadcast rights in 17 countries across Asia for the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games (2014) in Nanjing, China. Dentsu has acquired exclusive gatekeeper broadcaster rights for the three editions of the Games in … [Read more...] about Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics