Network18 Group is one of the world’s largest multimedia conglomerates based in India, has adopted innovative cloud-based solutions and workflows for its content production and distribution which has helped the business to maintain its leadership amidst Covid impact. In line with the Cloud philosophy, its digital video production process has shifted to the cloud and on this, they are partnering with Grabyo. The media group is using Grabyo’s cloud video platform to evolve the way it produces and … [Read more...] about Network18 Group selects Grabyo to shift digital news production to the cloud
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ZEE5 Global strengthens its Product and Tech leadership team
As it looks to aggressively scale up operations across international markets, ZEE5 Global has made some key appointments strengthening its Product and Tech team. Rahul Vaz has been appointed to head up the Product team. Rahul most recently served as Sr. Product Director – Voot and will be based out of the ZEE5 Global office in Mumbai. Rahul comes with an extensive experience of over 18 years. Through stints at People Interactive, Hungama Digital and most recently with Viacom’s Voot, he has … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global strengthens its Product and Tech leadership team
Viacom likely to announce merger
FOX Business correspondent Charlie Gasparino believes there's a 50/50 chance that CBS and Viacom will announce a formal deal to re-merge this week, after a fractious few months of wrangling over both companies’ futures. Gasparino said that the companies have settled key parts of a combined leadership team –in particular designating Viacom chief Bob Bakish to be CEO of the combination, with CBS interim CEO Joe Ianniello in charge of CBS branded assets and CBS CFO Christina Spade to be CFO of … [Read more...] about Viacom likely to announce merger
Viacom appoints Day Zero Production President
Viacom Inc. (VIAB, VIA) and Day Zero Productions announced Haroon Saleem as President of Production for Day Zero Productions, an international production and distribution company led by Trevor Noah, host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Saleem is based in Los Angeles and reports directly to Noah. Viacom is a partner in Day Zero Productions and holds exclusive first look rights on all projects developed by Noah and Day Zero Productions across all media, including … [Read more...] about Viacom appoints Day Zero Production President
C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK
LONDON – Viacom-owned UK terrestrial network Channel 5 (C5) is reviving the UK version of The Bachelor after a six-year hiatus. Casting is underway to find the UK’s most eligible single man to take part in a 10×60’ version of the Warner Bros format, which is due to air on C5 next year. The show has been commissioned by Sean Doyle, commissioning editor for factual at C5, and will be produced by Warner Bros-owned UK production company Ricochet. The Bachelor originated on … [Read more...] about C5 brings “The Bachelor” back to the UK
MTV greenlights “TRL Australia” for 2019 premiere
SYDNEY – MTV has announced plans to launch a brand-new local version of TRL in Australia in 2019. Completely re-imagined as the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for fans, TRL Australia will be produced locally and each episode will integrate linear, social and digital under the TRL brand. Anchored around the linear television series airing exclusively on MTV, TRL Australia will bring young fans’ passion points to all screens with live performances, … [Read more...] about MTV greenlights “TRL Australia” for 2019 premiere