London- Sanjay Nazerali joins BBC’s Global News Division in the newly created post of Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences in September. Nazerali will report to Richard Sambrook, Director of BBC Global News. Nazerali will lead the MC&A teams at BBC World Service, BBC World television, BBC Monitoring and the BBC's international-facing online news services. He will also oversee the building of a single brand platform across the Global News Division and the development of a … [Read more...] about Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences
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Zonemedia taps Monica Chard as Global Advertising Sales Director
London– Monica Chard has joined Chellomedia’s global thematic channel operator Zonemedia as Global Advertising Sales Director. She is responsible for identifying and developing new advertising opportunities for the Zonemedia portfolio of channels. Chard will work with Zonemedia programmers and overseas representatives to formulate packages for international advertisers and fit with the brand strategy of channels including Zone Reality, Zone Club, Zone Horror, Zone Romantica and … [Read more...] about Zonemedia taps Monica Chard as Global Advertising Sales Director
Toby Hayward appointed SVP, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore- CNBC Asia Pacific has appointed Toby Hayward as Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales, responsible for all advertising sales for CNBC-owned networks in Asia Pacific, as well as meeting revenue goals of CNBC (US) and CNBC Europe from regional advertisers. Based in Singapore from August 27, Hayward will report to Jeremy Pink, President and Managing Director of CNBC Asia Pacific. In his new role, Hayward will oversee CNBC’s regional advertising sales and sales support teams, … [Read more...] about Toby Hayward appointed SVP, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific
Liza Newnham promoted to SVP / GM of English Language Channels
Hong Kong- Star has promoted Liza Newnham to Senior Vice President / General Manager of English Language Channels. In this newly created position, Newnham will manage the business operations of Star Movies and Star World and will work to strengthen the channel brands. Based in Hong Kong, Newnham reports to Chief Operating Officer Laureen Ong, who said the company is working “aggressively” to bolster the channels’ foothold in the English language entertainment landscape. Newnham … [Read more...] about Liza Newnham promoted to SVP / GM of English Language Channels
Caroline Pitcher to head Ausfilm
Sydney- Caroline Pitcher has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ausfilm, which markets Australia as a production destination. For the past four years, Pitcher has served as General Manager of Film Victoria’s Melbourne Film Office, which, like Ausfilm, seeks to attract major film and television projects. During her watch, projects including Where the Wild Things Are, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Charlotte’s Web and Ghost Rider were filmed in Victoria, and Steven … [Read more...] about Caroline Pitcher to head Ausfilm
Indonesia’s Global TV orders Jampro high-power UHF antenna system
Jakarta- Indonesian TV network Global TV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) based in West Jakarta, has ordered a high-powered Jampro UHF antenna system. Global TV has been broadcasting since October 2001 and its 18 transmission sites cover 142 cities and towns across Indonesia. The package ordered by Global TV includes the Jampro model JUHD skew fire broadband UHF panel antenna, 400 meters of Jampro WR-15000 high-power low-loss Waveguide and a Jampro model RWCC constant … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Global TV orders Jampro high-power UHF antenna system