New York – Al Jazeera Media Network announced that it will start a new U.S.-based news channel that will provide both domestic news and international news for American audiences. The network has also acquired Current TV, a cable channel founded by Al Gore. The new U.S.-based news channel will be available on Current’s distribution network when it is launched in 2013. According to the The New York Times, the new channel will be tentatively titled “Al Jazeera America” where … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera to launch U.S. news channel
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A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
New York – A+E Networks has launched a global mobile campaign and social media initiative for Mankind The Story of All of Us, a 12-hour television event airing on HISTORY globally. A+E Networks has developed a calendar for social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to drive local engagement by HISTORY’s fans worldwide. The offer includes daily updates, topical interactive features such as puzzles, trivia and live Twitter chats during broadcast. The network is also creating a … [Read more...] about A+E Networks launches global digital initiative for “Mankind”
A+E Networks appoints Sally Habbershaw in new role
New York – Sally Habbershaw has been appointed to the newly created position of Vice President, International Programming, Production & Operations. Based in A+E Networks’ New York headquarters, Habbershaw reports to Christian Murphy, Sr. Vice President International Programming & Marketing. Habbershaw manages the international programming, research and operations teams, and oversees A+E Networks programme catalogue. Working alongside A+E Networks … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Sally Habbershaw in new role
A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
New York/Sydney – A+E Networks has licensed Australian format rights for the hit series American Pickers to Foxtel. To be produced by Shine Australia, the 10-episode Aussie Pickers will air in Australia on A&E, which is managed locally by Foxtel, in 2013. Foxtel Executive Director of Television Brian Walsh said, “Aussie Pickers is a show with pedigree. American Pickers is one of the most popular shows on our newly launched factual entertainment channel A&E, and this … [Read more...] about A+E Networks licenses American Pickers format
Scott Koondel named to broader role at CBS Corporation
New York — Scott Koondel has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Content Licensing Officer for CBS Corporation. In this new role, Koondel will be responsible for developing and executing a coordinated company strategy designed to maximise revenue from the licensing and distribution of content from all of the company’s business units, including CBS Studios, CBS Television Network, CBS News, SHOWTIME, CBS Films and CBS Interactive. In addition, Koondel will also seek … [Read more...] about Scott Koondel named to broader role at CBS Corporation
BabyTV launches new app for toddlers
New York- BabyTV has launched the Musical NightLight app on Apple's App Store, a new mobile app designed for parents to help comfort and calm their babies and toddlers at bedtime. The "Musical NightLight" app plays soothing music ranging from classical, relaxing, and spiritual to a mix of all three. The app also has soothing video and images featuring loveable characters from BabyTV for a predetermined time set by the user. Other features include sound detection technology that reactivates the … [Read more...] about BabyTV launches new app for toddlers
