Paris – Reed MIDEM announced four recipients of the 2015 MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Award: Ben Silverman, Chairman and CEO of Electus; Cécile Frot-Coutaz , Chief Executive Officer of FremantleMedia; Ricardo Scalamandré, Head Of International Business, Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes S.A.; and Irfan Sahin, Chief Executive Officer, DoÄŸan TV Holding.The prestigious Médaille d’Honneur is awarded to senior … [Read more...] about MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Award recipients announced
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Steven Levitan to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – Modern Family co-creator and executive producer Steven Levitan is to keynote at MIPTV 2015, spearheading a bevy of comic talent appearing as part of the drama at MIPTV line-up. As a writer, producer, director and creator, Levitan has been making television comedies for more than 20 years. His credits include Wings, Frasier, The Larry Sanders Show, Just Shoot Me (Creator) and Greg the Bunny. For his MIPTV address on 13 April at 11.30am, Levitan will focus on the success of Modern … [Read more...] about Steven Levitan to keynote at MIPTV
Focus on the Nordics
Paris – MIPTV announced a special Focus on the Nordics, which will put the spotlight on the diversity of top-flight TV output and next-generation content from the region. More than 20 of the top broadcasters, producers, creatives, distributors and digital-media pioneers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will come together at MIPTV for a series of showcases, conferences and networking events. Organised by Reed MIDEM, the 52nd annual MIPTV takes place 13-16 April in Cannes, France. … [Read more...] about Focus on the Nordics
Leading online platforms at MIP Digital Fronts
Paris – MIPTV 2015 announced that 10 of the world’s leading online platforms, Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) and Digital Studios have already signed up to showcase their content and talent at the second edition of the MIP Digital Fronts – set to take place April 15-16 in the Grand Auditorium of Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, with the opening screenings on the afternoon on the 14th. Founding Partners YouTube, Vice, Dailymotion and Maker Studios return to the MIP Digital … [Read more...] about Leading online platforms at MIP Digital Fronts
Marriot named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year
Paris – Marriott International, Inc., has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year Award for the 5th edition reflecting how video marketing and branded entertainment have become an integral part of brands’ strategies and an opportunity for the entertainment business. The Marriott Global Content Studio is dedicated to publishing, … [Read more...] about Marriot named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year
Turkey named MIPCOM 2015 Country of Honour
Cannes – Reed MIDEM announced that Turkey has been named MIPCOM 2015 Country of Honour. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPCOM 2015 will take place in Cannes, 5-8 October 2015. Turkey is one of the most dynamic and prolific drama-producing nations, with its productions currently broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide. The territory’s annual drama exports exceed $150 million annually. Major international hits from Turkey include the Ottoman Empire costume drama series Magnificent … [Read more...] about Turkey named MIPCOM 2015 Country of Honour
