Singapore – The National Geographic Society and Sundance Company will bring audiences from Singapore and the Asian region even closer to their team of world-famous explorers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers through a rich public programme of speakers presenting their stories at the Esplanade Concert Hall this coming August and October. As part of the Society’s mission to inspire people to care about the planet, National Geographic Live comes to … [Read more...] about Singapore to host first-ever Asian “National Geographic Live” series
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NGC announces leadership changes
Washington – The National Geographic Channels announced on April 15 several senior leadership changes at the company. Gary E. Knell, President and CEO of the National Geographic Society, and Peter Rice, Chairman and CEO of Fox Networks Group, on behalf of the Board of Directors of National Geographic Channels, made the announcements jointly. Courteney Monroe, who has served as Chief Marketing Officer for National Geographic Channels’ domestic networks since joining the company in … [Read more...] about NGC announces leadership changes
National Geographic Television names Brooke Runnette As President
Washington – Brooke Runnette has been named President of National Geographic Television (NGT) and will report to John Fahey, National Geographic Society Chairman and CEO. Runnette succeeds Maryanne Culpepper, whose departure was announced earlier this year. Runnette is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer who recently joined the National Geographic Channels from Discovery Channel, where she was executive producer and director of development for specials, including Shark Week. She … [Read more...] about National Geographic Television names Brooke Runnette As President
Remembering the Titanic
Washington, D.C. – The National Geographic Society and National Geographic Channel have announced a major cross-platform initiative to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, taking place in April 2012. Among the media platforms employed are; two films currently in production, featuring National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Robert Ballard and James Cameron; an upcoming April 2012 cover story on the National Geographic magazine, illustrating the wreck with … [Read more...] about Remembering the Titanic
