Singapore– CNBC is launching its strongest push into the Australian market with new local programming initiatives, an expanded local news & operations team and the appointment of business journalist Oriel Morrison as a new anchor for CNBC in Australia. CNBC’s new programs will complement the global network’s trademark programming. Trading Matters, airing from Mondays to Thursdays at 1700hrs (Syd), provides Australian investors with real time, actionable information on local … [Read more...] about CNBC strengthens push into Australia
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NBCU International restructures digital organization
London– NBC Universal International has organized its digital efforts into two parallel strands: New Media Licensing and Digital Assets, in a realignment of its international digital organization to prioritize digital strategy, and to position the company for further digital growth. New Media Licensing will be led by Beth Minehart, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President, International New Media, NBCU International TV Distribution. Based in Los Angeles, she will add international … [Read more...] about NBCU International restructures digital organization
Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
Endemol will introduce a slate of new formats at MIPCOM taking place from October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Endemol UK’s three new formats include: The Kids Are All Right, a new primetime entertainment show that pits a team of adults against child prodigies in mental and pysical challenges for a cash prize; Balls of Gold (Golden Balls on ITV1 in UK), a game show that topped rankings for daytime launch this year across all UK channels and took the highest rating in its slot amongst all UK … [Read more...] about Endemol unveils new offerings for MIPCOM
David Gyngell returns to Nine as CEO
Sydney- In a Lazarus-like comeback, David Gyngell is returning from Los Angeles, where he has headed Granada's North American operations, to the Nine Network as chief executive officer. Thus he resumes a job he held until quitting several years ago after a row with senior executives at Nine's then owners, Publishing & Broadcasting Limited. PBL has since sold 75% of Nine to private equity firm CVC, clearing the way for Gyngell to take the reins of the network as it fights to regain ratings … [Read more...] about David Gyngell returns to Nine as CEO
CNN International reaches TU Media’s 1 million users in South Korea
South Korea’s commercial S-DMB mobile TV operator TU Media will stream more than 16 hours of CNN International programming daily to its subscribers which number over a million. Available from September 2007, the programming mix includes breaking news, business, sport, entertainment as well as feature programming which reaches directly to mobile phones or other compatible handheld devices. On the new deal, Ron Lee, Vice President Turner Broadcasting Systems Korea noted, “With the … [Read more...] about CNN International reaches TU Media’s 1 million users in South Korea
StarHub ups the ante in Singapore’s pay-TV market with 4 new channels
Singapore- Cable TV operator StarHub raised its stakes in the Singapore pay-TV market against competing IPTV operator SingTel by launching 4 new channels Neo Sports, Golf Channel, Star Gold and TVB Classic Channel to boost its offerings to a total of 111 channels and 40 on-demand channels by October 4. The new offerings follow the launch of the History Channel, Crime & Investigation Network and StarHub’s in-house Malay-language channel Sensasi in August. Making its debut on October 4 is … [Read more...] about StarHub ups the ante in Singapore’s pay-TV market with 4 new channels