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
Tim Worner
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
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
