Paris - Co-Chief Executive Officer of RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network with interests in more than 50 TV channels, will deliver a keynote speech at MIPTV 2016. De Posch will address the MIPTV audience on Monday 4 April, and will take as his theme: “TV = total video. The digital transformation of RTL Group.” De Posch was appointed Chief Operating Officer and member of the RTL Group Executive Committee in January 2012, subsequently being named … [Read more...] about Co-CEO of RTL Group to keynote at MIPTV 2016
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Turner promotes Angela Santone to EVP
Angela Santone has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Global Chief human resources officer for Turner. She will continue to have executive oversight of all HR functions for the company's U.S. and international networks and businesses, a role she has successfully carried out since being named senior vice president and chief human resources officer in June 2013. Last year, Santone's duties expanded to include corporate responsibility. She was also named a member of Turner's executive … [Read more...] about Turner promotes Angela Santone to EVP
BBC Earth tops the chart again
Singapore – BBC Earth remains the number one factual channel in Singapore for the second month. Data from both Kantar Media Singapore and StarHub SmarTAM confirm BBC Earth’s number one position. According to Kantar, BBC Earth was the leading factual channel among pay TV audience aged 4 and above. StarHub SmarTAM data showed BBC Earth as the most watched pay-TV factual channel among StarHub live TV audiences in January 2016 beating six other channels in the factual set. The channel … [Read more...] about BBC Earth tops the chart again
Skynet 5A moves to 95° East
Airbus Defence and Space is working with local service providers to develop new partnerships to deliver highly resilient Skynet military satellite communication services to the Asia-Pacific region, following the successful completion of Skynet 5A satellite move from 6° East to 95° East to provide global X-band and UHF coverage in this region. Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement with CopaSAT, to become a new channel partner for Skynet services, primarily using the … [Read more...] about Skynet 5A moves to 95° East
108 Media partners with Mike Leeder
Based out of their Hong Kong office, Leeder will work on the development of Asian film, TV and new media starting with two new TV projects A Martial Arts Journey and Tracking The Dragon as well as showcasing the company’s current portfolio of Asian and International content worldwide. Leeder’s role will involve further establishing 108 Media’s Asian offering as it continues to invest and innovate new ways to maximise the value and reach of its content portfolio. 108 Asia, … [Read more...] about 108 Media partners with Mike Leeder
FremantleMedia and SLAM Films in major deal
London - FremantleMedia International (FMI) confirmed today that it has signed a major development and distribution deal with SLAM, the scripted indie run by Stephen Mangan (Houdini & Doyle, Episodes) and Louise Delamere (No Angels, The Chatterley Affair). Under the terms of the deal, FremantleMedia will work with SLAM to develop its slate and provide support service infrastructure in exchange for a first-look option on any commissions. FMI will also provide a platform for SLAM content to … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia and SLAM Films in major deal