Media giant Time Warner has promoted one of its senior execs to oversee the company’s merger and acquisition activity around the world. Priya Dogra has been named senior VP of mergers and acquisitions and will oversee Time Warner’s deals internationally and its long-term corporate strategies. Dogra was most recently VP of mergers and acquisitions, having joined the company in 2009 as a director in the M&A department. Before that she had a seven-year spell at investment bank … [Read more...] about Time Warner promotes Priya Dogra
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21st Century Fox withdraws proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc.
New York – 21st Century Fox announced on August 5 that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch commented: “We viewed a combination with Time Warner as a unique opportunity to bring together two great companies, each with celebrated content and brands. Our proposal had significant strategic merit and compelling financial rationale and our approach had always been friendly. However, Time Warner management and its Board refused to … [Read more...] about 21st Century Fox withdraws proposal to acquire Time Warner Inc.
CASBAA Convention 2013 themed “Change is ON THE AIR”
Hong Kong – CASBAA Convention 2013 is set to take place from October 21-24, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The 20th edition will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with the theme “Change is ON THE AIR”. Among the key differences to the convention is the expansion of actual conference sessions from two days to three days with more emphasis on discussion, networking and the exchange of information than in previous years. Plenary … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2013 themed “Change is ON THE AIR”
Time Warner Inc. announces plan to separate Time Inc.
New York – Time Warner Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorised management to proceed with plans for the complete legal and structural separation of Time Inc. from Time Warner. Following the proposed transaction, Time Inc. would be an independent, publicly traded company. Time Warner aims to complete the proposed transaction by the end of the calendar year. Time Warner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Bewkes, said, "After a thorough review of options, we believe … [Read more...] about Time Warner Inc. announces plan to separate Time Inc.
CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Pauline Seow to regional ad sales team
Singapore – CNBC has appointed Pauline Seow to its Asia Pacific team as Regional Sales Director of Advertising Sales for Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines. Seow will report to Junji Sumitani, Vice President, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific, and will be based in Hong Kong. She will assume her new role immediately. Seow will lead the development of integrated solutions across CNBC platforms spanning digital, TV, mobile and events. In addition, she will … [Read more...] about CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Pauline Seow to regional ad sales team
Time Warner Cable, Viacom team up enable more “TV everywhere”
New York – Time Warner Cable’s partnership with Viacom will enable customers to have another way to enjoy Viacom programming anytime, anywhere. In addition to watching Viacom networks via TWC TV, which brings live TV at no additional cost to customers on their computers, iOS and Android devices within the home, they can now access an expanded lineup of full-length episodes from BET, COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV, Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1 wherever and whenever they want on the web. Customers … [Read more...] about Time Warner Cable, Viacom team up enable more “TV everywhere”
