Radar Studios has partnered with Sir Tony Robinson for a major original content venture, launching a new history brand designed to reach audiences across YouTube, television and other digital platforms. Tony Robinson Rewrites History will launch with a dedicated YouTube channel later this year, featuring an initial 12 x 30-minute episodes, alongside a 6 x 60-minute television series that Radar Studios will introduce to international buyers at MIPCOM next month. As part of the series, Tony … [Read more...] about Sir Tony Robinson Rewrites History with Radar Studios
WTFN Group
Fred Media re-launches Life Down Under FAST Channel
Fred Media, part of Australia’s independent WTFN Group, is re-launching Life Down Under, its successful international FAST channel, with the introduction of hundreds of hours of content from strategic partner Seven Network. At launch, Life Down Under showcased lifestyle, documentary and factual content about Australia - all produced by Fred Media’s award-winning parent company WTFN. Featured series included The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner, Mega Zoo, Space Invaders and Sydney Harbour Force. Now, … [Read more...] about Fred Media re-launches Life Down Under FAST Channel
Fred Media recruits Amazon MGM VP for APAC Sales
Fred Media, part of Australia’s independent WTFN Group, has announced that experienced content sales executive Jamie I is joining the team as APAC Sales Manager. I will replace Jimmy Elkington, who has represented Fred’s catalogue in multiple markets over time, most recently APAC, Middle East, Africa and Inflight. The new appointment comes following Elkington’s decision to temporarily step away from the international TV industry. Jamie I joins Fred Media from Amazon MGM, where she has … [Read more...] about Fred Media recruits Amazon MGM VP for APAC Sales
Fred Media reveals its largest-ever MIPCOM slate with 450+ new hours
Fred Media, part of Australia’s WTFN Group, is pleased to announce that its drive for new partners has seen seven producers join its roster in recent weeks, bringing a wealth of new content to sit alongside new and returning titles from existing producer partners and WTFN. In total, Fred Media will be bringing more than 450 hours of programming to Cannes next month – making it the company’s biggest ever slate for MIPCOM. The new content covers popular genres such as reality, factual, food, … [Read more...] about Fred Media reveals its largest-ever MIPCOM slate with 450+ new hours
Fred Media creates new senior roles to spearhead evolving business
Fred Media, Australia’s leading independent content distributor, has announced major changes to its team. Longstanding sales manager Jimmy Elkington has been promoted to the new position of Head of Sales. At the same time, former General Manager Roger Vanderspikken takes the reins of the company’s ‘Total Distribution’ strategy, widening his remit as the newly appointed Head of Operations and Acquisitions across both Fred Media and its rapidly growing WTFN Group sister company Radar … [Read more...] about Fred Media creates new senior roles to spearhead evolving business
Fred Media launches its first international FAST channel Life Down Under
Fred Media, Australia’s leading independent content distributor, has announced that it has launched its first FAST channel in Europe. Available on the LG Channels platform in seven territories, including the UK, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, Life Down Under is a premium FAST channel featuring lifestyle, documentary and factual content originating from and telling stories about life in Australia. All titles are from the growing Fred Media program catalogue and have been produced by its … [Read more...] about Fred Media launches its first international FAST channel Life Down Under
