BEAVERTON, OREGON – HomeGrid Forum today announced that leading international TV and broadband company, Liberty Global has become the latest member of the Alliance, alongside other industry leading service providers including AT&T, BT, CenturyLink, China Telecom and Verizon. Liberty Global has previously partnered with HomeGrid Forum Member Comtrend and Board Member MaxLinear to deploy a Wi-Fi extender solution that leverages G.hn technology. The G.hn standard provides a … [Read more...] about Liberty Global joins HomeGrid Forum as support grows for G.hn standard
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Tim Pastore joins all3media America as CEO
LOS ANGELES – all3media America, the US arm of global indie all3media, has appointed former National Geographic President of original programming and production Tim Pastore as CEO. Pastore will report to all3media CEO Jane Turton when he joins the Discovery Communications and Liberty Global joint venture on October 1. He replaces former CEO Greg Lipstone, who exited in January. During his four-year tenure at Nat Geo, Pastore oversaw all development, production and … [Read more...] about Tim Pastore joins all3media America as CEO
Endemol Shine appoints CFO
Endemol Shine Group has announced the appointment of Ivan Nash Vila as Chief Financial Officer. Vila will join Endemol Shine Group from Liberty Global and lead the company’s global Finance Team as Chief Financial Officer Vila has over 20 years of international experience in Operational Finance, M&A, Business Development, Strategy and Investor Relations across sectors including Media, Technology and Telecommunications. … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine appoints CFO
Liberty Global increases stake in ITV
Denver, Colorado – Liberty Global plc announced that it has acquired 138.7 million shares in ITV plc (“ITV”), thereby increasing its existing stake to a total of 398.5 million shares in ITV or approximately 9.9% of ITV’s ordinary shares outstanding. Liberty Global has at the same time entered into a hedging transaction with respect to the ITV shares it has acquired and obtained further financing from its hedge counterparty. The acquisition of the additional ITV shares, … [Read more...] about Liberty Global increases stake in ITV
Liberty Global appoints Senior Vice President
Denver, Colorado – Liberty Global plc and Virgin Media announced that Dana Strong, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of Virgin Media, has been tapped to take on a new role within Liberty Global. Effective 31 January, Strong will assume the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer for Liberty Global. In this role, Strong will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) Mike Fries and will join Liberty Global's Executive Management … [Read more...] about Liberty Global appoints Senior Vice President
Liberty Global schedules Investor Call
Denver, Colorado – Liberty Global pIc (“Liberty Global” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) announced plans to release its third quarter 2014 results on Wednesday, 5 November. The Liberty Global’s Investor Call will happen on Thursday, 6 November. At that time, management will discuss the Company’s results and business and expects to comment on the Company’s outlook and provide other forward-looking information. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Liberty Global schedules Investor Call
