ZOO Digital announced that Syed Ahmed has joined the team to focus on international business development, opening up new opportunities for customers in the Middle East, South Asia and Asia-Pacific. ZOO Digital will offer the full range of global media production and management services for the entertainment industry across those regions. Syed previously held the position of Managing Director for the Middle East with Deluxe. He joins the team having recognized the potential of ZOO’s … [Read more...] about Zoo Digital extends reach
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Benetton India’s new CEO
Benetton Group has announced the appointment of Sundeep Chugh as Chief Executive Officer of Benetton India Pvt. Ltd. Chugh has been Commercial Director of Benetton India since 2011, contributing to the growth of the United Colors of Benetton, Sisley and Undercolors brands through a selective network expansion process. Chugh had held various high level managerial positions, working for multinational companies. … [Read more...] about Benetton India’s new CEO
FMI, Eureka exclusive partnership
Los Angeles CA— Eureka Productions formed an exclusive partnership with FremantleMedia. The newly formed production company was founded by Chris Culvenor and Paul Franklin, previously Endemol Shine’s SVP of Development and EVP of Programming respectively. Eureka opened its Los Angeles office in January and and has three projects underway with top tier cable networks. Culvenor and Franklin open their Sydney office in March and top appointments to their creative team in both countries … [Read more...] about FMI, Eureka exclusive partnership
Eutelsat 9B launched
Paris, Baikonur– The EUTELSAT 9B satellite of Eutelsat Communications was successfully launched into geosynchronous transfer orbit by ILS using a Proton rocket that lift off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 04.20 (22.20 GMT, 23.20 CET on January 29). Separation of Eutelsat's new satellite occurred after a 9 hour 12 minute Proton flight. Partial deployment of the satellite's solar panels, that represents the first critical post-launch operation, took place two hours later. Following further … [Read more...] about Eutelsat 9B launched
Keshet appoints VP
Tel Aviv, Israel– Assaf Blecher has been appointed VP Development and Content at Keshet Broadcasting in Israel. Formerly Managing Director of Keshet DCP, Blecher will move from LA to take up the post at the company’s Tel Aviv HQ this month. In his new role, he will be charged with the development of non-scripted content for the country’s leading commercial channel and for international clients. He will work alongside Keshet Broadcasting’s VP Programming, Hilik Sharir, and … [Read more...] about Keshet appoints VP
SPT attracts 109 million views
Beijing— Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) adaptation of hit comedy Mad About You continues to amass a strong following in its first two weeks in China. The comedy has attracted 109 million views on AVOD platform Youku since its debut, including 50 million views in the second week alone. The series’ on-air performance on Dragon TV was equally impressive, ranking the No.1 show for two weeks. Dragon TV had outperformed its closest competitor, Jiangsu TV, by +41% among Total … [Read more...] about SPT attracts 109 million views