Los Angeles – Shine Group has appointed Rich Ross to the role of CEO, Shine America, succeeding Carl Fennessy, who will return to Australia in mid-2013, where he remains Joint CEO, Shine Australia. Ross, the former Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios and President of Disney Channels Worldwide, takes over the role from Fennessy, following the latter's pre-agreed two-year term in Los Angeles. Fennessy has undertaken a hand over with Ross who joins in January. Ross joins Shine America whose … [Read more...] about Carl Fennessy to return to Shine Australia in 2013
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MIPCOM 2012: Global Screen reports strong sales
Munich/Cannes – Global Screen, the sales and distribution joint venture between Bavaria Media and Telepool, reported that it has got off to a good start at the international television market MIPCOM in Cannes. “A large number of sales have already been completed”, says Marlene Fritz, Head of TV Sales with Global Screen, after the first two days in Cannes. “We are very delighted with this success, especially in view of the fact that the overall economic situation in Europe … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2012: Global Screen reports strong sales
Telemundo appoints Tom Arnost as EVP and Chief Revenue Officer
Miami – Telemundo Media has named Tom Arnost to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Telemundo Station Group, effective immediately. Arnost will report to Manuel Abud, President, Telemundo Station Group, and will be based in Los Angeles. In this new role, Arnost will lead the entire Telemundo Station Group’s revenue-generating functions including the national and local sales offices, as well as digital and new business initiatives, local … [Read more...] about Telemundo appoints Tom Arnost as EVP and Chief Revenue Officer
Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
Kuala Lumpur – Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has announced an agreement with GlobeCast for the distribution of the Cartoon Network HD channel via its Measat-3 satellite. Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Measat, said, “The addition of Cartoon Network HD further strengthens the variety of channels on Measat’s video neighbourhood.” The satellite service provider now distributes 25 HD channels on its video platform. Cartoon Network is one of … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD joins Measat
