ZEE5 Global, the world's largest streaming platform for South Asian content, has announced the expansion of Manish Kalra’s role, extending his responsibilities to oversee ZEE5’s business across global markets. In his new capacity, Mr. Kalra will spearhead the strategic growth of ZEE5’s global footprint, alongside India, focusing on international audience engagement, partnerships, and market expansion. This leadership expansion aligns with ZEE5’s vision of strengthening its position in a dynamic … [Read more...] about Manish Kalra takes over additional responsibilities as Chief Business Officer at ZEE5 Global
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GRB Media Ranch Announces Unprecedented New Slate for MIPCOM
GRB Media Ranch has announced the acquisition and presentation of an extraordinary slate of newly acquired diverse programming, bringing its content slate to over 5,200 catalog hours which will be available at MIPCOM. Included in the catalog are over 150 new hours of factual programming: Paranormal, True Crime, Food/Travel, Docs, all acquired within one year after the landmark merger of GRB and Media Ranch. This impressive collection features a diverse array of genres, including gripping true … [Read more...] about GRB Media Ranch Announces Unprecedented New Slate for MIPCOM
LiveU Delivers the Majority for UK Election Coverage with 900 Field Units Feeding 18,000 Sessions for More Than 180 Broadcasters
LiveU's IP-video EcoSystem played a pivotal role in the real-time, round-the-clock coverage of the recent UK election. The company's field units, cloud production and distribution solutions were used extensively by the UK's and world's leading broadcasters and news agencies from 40 countries, enabling reporting from hundreds of polling stations and other locations across the country. LiveU's solutions were instrumental in covering key election spots, with the broadcasters prioritizing … [Read more...] about LiveU Delivers the Majority for UK Election Coverage with 900 Field Units Feeding 18,000 Sessions for More Than 180 Broadcasters
Advanced Systems Group Appoints Andy Wiswell as Production Technology Ambassador
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, named broadcast industry veteran Andy Wiswell as the company’s Production Technology Ambassador. Well known in the media and entertainment industry for his 40-plus year career with Sony Broadcast, Wiswell brings an invaluable combination of knowledge and connections to ASG. Wiswell will support ASG’s expanding client base with high-profile entertainment, corporate, education, … [Read more...] about Advanced Systems Group Appoints Andy Wiswell as Production Technology Ambassador
Passion Distribution announces sales on huge 300 hours of programming
Leading international distributor, Passion Distribution, has announced a raft of sales across an impressive 300 hours of factual programming. Following its successful run on Channel 5 earlier this year, Passion have secured several deals for Mentorn Media’s thrilling documentary series – Into the Congo with Ben Fogle (3 x 60’), where viewers embark on Ben’s most extreme journey to date, into the wilderness of the Congo. These new territory sales include, NPO (Netherlands), RTBF and VRT … [Read more...] about Passion Distribution announces sales on huge 300 hours of programming
EditShare boosts sales direction with alumnus Grant Carroll
EditShare, the technology leader that enables storytellers to create and manage collaborative workflows at every stage from storyboard to screening, has appointed Grant Carroll as Senior Vice President for Sales for the Americas. He will be familiar to many EditShare users from his previous customer-facing roles in the business. In the early days of the company Carroll brought valuable experience as an editor, producer, and director, which made him ideal to connect with users and channel … [Read more...] about EditShare boosts sales direction with alumnus Grant Carroll