CBC was Canada’s number-one destination for live news coverage and information on Monday, April 8, eclipsing other choices with astronomical digital audiences and more television viewers on CBC and CBC News Network than any other English-language network in Canada. "The total eclipse was a moment of wonder for all of us and we feel privileged to have shared this day with so many Canadians,” said Brodie Fenlon, General Manager and Editor in Chief, CBC News. On April 8 from 1 to 4 pm ET, CBC … [Read more...] about CBC was Canada’s most-watched choice for the April 8 Solar Eclipse
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CNBC announces newsroom structure
London/Singapore– CNBC announced a number of changes and promotions within its international news team as part of the network’s wider strategy to transition into a truly multiplatform global news provider. Michael Kearns, Head of News and Programming for Asia Pacific, is promoted to VP, International Digital and Head of News and Programming, Asia Pacific. Kearns will be responsible for devising and driving the network’s digital product and content offerings outside the United … [Read more...] about CNBC announces newsroom structure
News champions at the Emmy
New York - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in conjunction with the U.S. News Emmys presented The International Emmys during a ceremony, which took place at Lincoln Center, in New York City. Sky News Migration Crisis produced by Sky News, won the News category. This story covers the perilous journey of a group of migrants from Turkey to Greece, with exclusive insight from the Sky crew live on the Hungary-Serbia border as refugees and riot police … [Read more...] about News champions at the Emmy
2016 International Emmy Awards Nominees for News & Current affairs
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the nominees for the 2016 News & Current Affairs categories. Winners will be announced in New York on September 21, at a Ceremony at Rose Hall, at Lincoln Center. The International Emmy winners will be recognised alongside their American news and documentary peers. The 8 nominees span 6 countries on 3 continents. The countries are Brazil, Germany, Malaysia, Qatar, Russia and the United Kingdom. Al … [Read more...] about 2016 International Emmy Awards Nominees for News & Current affairs
CNN launches State of the Race
As one of the most keenly anticipated U.S. elections in decades draws closer, CNN International has launched a new show to give the inside track on the campaign. State of the Race will be a destination for international audiences looking for an in-depth lowdown on the race to the White House. Anchored from CNN’s New York bureau by Kate Bolduan, State of the Race will provide thirty minutes of insight and analysis into a story that the world is watching with intense interest. … [Read more...] about CNN launches State of the Race
8.2m views for BBC Tamil news
According to a BBC survey conducted in Nadu, India, 8.2 million people watch the BBC Tamil news bulletins on Thanthi TV every week. Over the year on air, the programme has covered the UK elections – reporting from various parts of Britain on how ethnic minorities, notably Tamils, would exercise their vote. It has also used its network of reporters in Sri Lanka to bring a comprehensive picture of the parliamentary elections there. … [Read more...] about 8.2m views for BBC Tamil news