London – Scripps Networks Interactive has greenlit a second series of the award-winning Paul Hollywood City Bakes. The show will premiere on Food Network, the global food, entertainment and lifestyle channel, in more than 120 countries and territories across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America beginning in Spring 2017. “The performance of the first series of Paul Hollywood City Bakes surpassed our expectations and is now the highest-rated UK commission for Scripps … [Read more...] about Scripps brings world’s best baking sites to TV
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FremantleMedia appoints VP Branded Entertainment
London – FremantleMedia has appointed an experienced senior executive to extend its push into branded content around the world. Samantha Glynne joined the global production house as VP Branded Entertainment in the Digital & Branded Entertainment Division, reporting into CEO Keith Hindle. She will be based in FremantleMedia’s London office. Glynne will drive branded entertainment activities for FremantleMedia around the world, working with regional commercial and digital teams to … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia appoints VP Branded Entertainment
FremantleMedia appoints Global Entertainment Production director
London, UK – FremantleMedia has announced the appointment of Diana Buddingh as Director, Global Entertainment Production. Based in London, Buddingh will drive and manage the global roll-out of FremantleMedia’s formats from a production perspective, reporting to FremantleMedia’s CEO, Cecile Frot-Coutaz from October 1, 2013. Buddingh will be responsible for the brand management and global roll-out of all FremantleMedia’s developed and acquired … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia appoints Global Entertainment Production director
Telemundo to launch in Africa
London – The channel’s division of NBCUniversal International Television announced the launch of the popular Latin American channel Telemundo in Africa. Launching in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa on August 12, 2013, Telemundo will exclusively air telenovelas with the tag line: “Telemundo – Feel the Passion.” Telemundo will be fully localised for the African market with full dubbing of Spanish-language programming in English for South African and … [Read more...] about Telemundo to launch in Africa
Content Television teams up with Artists Studio in exclusive distribution pact
London – Content Television, a division of Content Media Corporation, has concluded a first-look agreement with UK production powerhouse Artists Studio, which will see the distributor and producer collaborating on a roster of new titles for the international market. The deal will grant Content Television a first-look on acquiring international rights to all Artists Studio productions developed independently of any third party commissions. Led by Gub Neal, Justin Thomson-Glover … [Read more...] about Content Television teams up with Artists Studio in exclusive distribution pact
BBC World News and BBC.com launch “Live the Story” global marketing campaign
Singapore/London – The BBC announced that BBC World News and BBC.com will launch a new brand positioning and major global marketing campaign titled “Live the Story” today. The activity will include television, press, online, radio, Out of Home and experiential media. The campaign will span consumer and trade media with particular focus on Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and additional activity across other European markets and the U.S. According to BBC, the campaign focuses on … [Read more...] about BBC World News and BBC.com launch “Live the Story” global marketing campaign
