Paris – MIPTV 2014, the world’s content market, will honour four leading television executives with the MIPTV Médaille d’Honneur Award. Launched in 2013 on the occasion of MIPTV’s 50th anniversary, the prestigious Médaille d’Honneur is awarded to senior international executives who have, through their talent, leadership, and passion, made a significant contribution to the world of television and to the development of the international TV … [Read more...] about MIPTV to honour top industry executives
Seven West Media
Australian networks battle over veteran programmer
The Australian reports that Australia’s Network Ten has hit back at Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, saying it will not be bullied in the court dispute over programming executive, John Stephens. After 11 years at Seven, Stephens, 67, had announced he was joining Ten earlier in March, but reneged on the decision shortly afterwards, blaming it on the influence of painkillers. On March 18, his email to Ten chief executive Hamish McLennan was leaked. It stated: “Now that I have … [Read more...] about Australian networks battle over veteran programmer
Seven Network forms new UK-based production company
Australian broadcaster Seven Network and key executives who led Maverick Television, a U.K. independent television production company, announced on March 5 the formation of a new television production company, 7Wonder. Commenting, Tim Worner, CEO of Seven West Media, said: “Seven West Media is the leading content company in Australia with some of the most successful brands and franchises. The Seven Network is recognised as the leader in Australian produced television programming. Our … [Read more...] about Seven Network forms new UK-based production company
BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
Sydney - Australians will soon be able to enjoy premium health and lifestyle content through Brand New Media’s (BNM) new IPTV channel, healthyMEtv from January 7, 2014. Content will also be available through Seven West Media’s Plus 7. healthyMEtv will offer a new online experience bringing health and happiness to Australians, with over 150 programmes covering the best of fitness, nutrition and healthy living. Channel hosts include sports legend George Gregan, journalist and news … [Read more...] about BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
Australia’s Nine Entertainment plans for IPO
According to The Australian, Nine Entertainment hopes to raise between A$800 million and A$1.2 billion when it floats on the Australian Securities Exchange by the end of the year. The listing could see Nine’s owners, hedge funds Apollo Global Management and Oaktree Capital Group, sell down as much as half their stakes a year after the approval by the federal court of a A$3.4bn recapitalisation of the company, added the report. The Australian added that the Nine float is aimed at replacing … [Read more...] about Australia’s Nine Entertainment plans for IPO
KKR sells stake in Seven West Media while Network Seven names Tim Worner the new CEO
The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch reported that Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR & Co.) has sold its remaining 12% stake in Seven West Media Ltd. for around 260 million Australian dollars (US$255 million), dealing another blow to the country's struggling free-to-air television broadcasters. This marks U.S. private equity giant’s end of the seven-year relationship with the Australian broadcaster. The report adds that the shares were sold to a number of institutional … [Read more...] about KKR sells stake in Seven West Media while Network Seven names Tim Worner the new CEO
