Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced that Denis Genevois has been promoted to Marketing and Communications VP with Valéry Bonneau promoted to Internal and External Communications Director. Genevois also sits on the Executive Committee and reports directly to Globecast CEO Philippe Bernard. Bonneau reports to Genevois in his new role. Previous Communications Group VP, Olivier Zankel, has left to take up another position within Orange Group. Philippe Bernard, … [Read more...] about Globecast announces two new promotions
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The Q appoints Simran Hoon as Chief Executive Officer in India
The Q, India’s fastest growing youth-focused, Hindi General Entertainment channel, announced the appointment of Simran Hoon as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, which takes effect immediately, Simran will leverage her experience and insight to provide strategic direction to create new opportunities for The Q in India thus driving the organization’s overall growth. Simran brings to The Q over two decades of industry experience. Prior to joining The Q, Simran was associated … [Read more...] about The Q appoints Simran Hoon as Chief Executive Officer in India
Former Grass Valley marketing executive joins TVU Networks as Global VP of Strategic Marketing
TVU Networks, a market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced the appointment of David Cohen, former Vice President of Marketing Communications at Grass Valley, as the company’s new Global Vice President, Strategic Marketing. Cohen will report to TVU Networks CEO, Paul Shen. In his new role, Cohen will develop and oversee the marketing strategy for TVU Networks and ensure a cohesive approach across the company’s worldwide digital, sales enablement, branding … [Read more...] about Former Grass Valley marketing executive joins TVU Networks as Global VP of Strategic Marketing
Disney scales back operations in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; Expands Disney+ in the region
The Walt Disney Company announced that it is consolidating its media networks business in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, effective 1 October 2021. In a statement, The Walt Disney Company said that Disney will continue to operate in a streamlined television portfolio that covers Chinese language channels such as Star Chinese Channel and Star Chinese Movies; as well as Factual Entertainment like National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild. Axed channels include Fox, Fox Crime, Fox Life and FX; … [Read more...] about Disney scales back operations in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; Expands Disney+ in the region
Off The Fence picks up international rights to ‘Laura’s Choice’
Laura’s Choice, the feature documentary co-directed by Sam Lara and Cathy Henkel, has been picked up for international sales by leading factual producer and distributor Off The Fence, whose productions includes the Oscar© and BAFTA-winning My Octopus Teacher. The ZDF Enterprises owned Off the Fence have taken all rights to all territories, ex Australia and New Zealand. This moving and thought-provoking film looks at the life and death of Laura Henkel, an eccentric, outspoken, feisty … [Read more...] about Off The Fence picks up international rights to ‘Laura’s Choice’
FILMZIE releases new content from All3Media International
In a further expansion of its content deal with All3Media International, FILMZIE announces the release of new content from the distributor on its streaming platform. Viewers can access FILMZIE content for free through its Advertising-based Video On Demand (AVOD) model. FILMZIE is available as a linear channel on Samsung TV Plus and on Fire TV, iOS and Android apps, or filmzie.com. The new content includes reality cooking show hits such as Culinary Genius USA, Masterchef Junior US, Ramsay’s … [Read more...] about FILMZIE releases new content from All3Media International