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  • NBC Universal names Turner’s Josh Feldman as EVP, Network Partnerships

    NBC Universal names Turner’s Josh Feldman as EVP, Network Partnerships

    MUMBAI: NBCUniversal has appointed Josh Feldman to the newly created role of executive vice president – network partnerships reporting to NBCUniversal’s Advertising Sales division chief marketing officer John Harrobin.

    Feldman will lead the Network Partnerships group whose goal is to drive revenue across the entire portfolio through strategic sponsorship opportunities. He will be responsible for partnering with the leadership of each NBCUniversal network across every platform to execute client-focused marketing efforts. Feldman will work closely with the Client Partnerships team to develop custom marketing solutions that deliver data-driven insights for each campaign.

    “Josh’s impressive career in entertainment media sales and client relations is exactly what we need as we strengthen our efforts to serve our advertisers better,” said Harrobin. “Josh has a proven track record of consistently delivering some of the most creative ways for marketers to reach consumers, particularly millennials, in meaningful ways. We’re excited to have him on board.”

    Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Feldman served as senior vice president and national sales manager of Turner Emerging Consumer Ad Sales for Turner Broadcasting, overseeing client relationships for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and truTV.

    Previously, Feldman was vice president and New York sales manager for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. He started his sales career with Turner and worked as an account executive for sister networks TBS and TNT before moving over to the animation group and Turner’s emerging consumer media business.

  • NBC Universal names Turner’s Josh Feldman as EVP, Network Partnerships

    NBC Universal names Turner’s Josh Feldman as EVP, Network Partnerships

    MUMBAI: NBCUniversal has appointed Josh Feldman to the newly created role of executive vice president – network partnerships reporting to NBCUniversal’s Advertising Sales division chief marketing officer John Harrobin.

    Feldman will lead the Network Partnerships group whose goal is to drive revenue across the entire portfolio through strategic sponsorship opportunities. He will be responsible for partnering with the leadership of each NBCUniversal network across every platform to execute client-focused marketing efforts. Feldman will work closely with the Client Partnerships team to develop custom marketing solutions that deliver data-driven insights for each campaign.

    “Josh’s impressive career in entertainment media sales and client relations is exactly what we need as we strengthen our efforts to serve our advertisers better,” said Harrobin. “Josh has a proven track record of consistently delivering some of the most creative ways for marketers to reach consumers, particularly millennials, in meaningful ways. We’re excited to have him on board.”

    Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Feldman served as senior vice president and national sales manager of Turner Emerging Consumer Ad Sales for Turner Broadcasting, overseeing client relationships for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and truTV.

    Previously, Feldman was vice president and New York sales manager for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. He started his sales career with Turner and worked as an account executive for sister networks TBS and TNT before moving over to the animation group and Turner’s emerging consumer media business.

  • TV Today Network appoints Kalli Purie as whole time director

    TV Today Network appoints Kalli Purie as whole time director

    MUMBAI: TV Today Network has named Kalli Purie Bhandal as the new whole time director. 

    Daughter of TV Today Network managing director Aroon Purie, Bhandal will serve the company for a period of five years till 7 February, 2021.

    Before taking up this responsibility, Bhandal was working with Today Magazines Lifestyle. 

    She has also worked with World Media Trading Limited and Radio Today Broadcasting Limited.

  • TV Today Network appoints Kalli Purie as whole time director

    TV Today Network appoints Kalli Purie as whole time director

    MUMBAI: TV Today Network has named Kalli Purie Bhandal as the new whole time director. 

    Daughter of TV Today Network managing director Aroon Purie, Bhandal will serve the company for a period of five years till 7 February, 2021.

    Before taking up this responsibility, Bhandal was working with Today Magazines Lifestyle. 

    She has also worked with World Media Trading Limited and Radio Today Broadcasting Limited.

  • Raghav Bahl resigns as director from Network18 & TV18

    Raghav Bahl resigns as director from Network18 & TV18

    MUMBAI: Network 18 Media & Investments and TV18 Broadcast founder Raghav Bahl has resigned as a director from both the companies with effect from 8 February, 2016 due to his “pre-occupation.”

    Bahl exited the TV news business after the sale of Network18 Media & Investments and all its subsidiary companies in 2014 to Independent Media Trust, which is part of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.

    It may be recalled that Bahl was recently in the news for his intentions to re-enter the news broadcast space with Bloomberg.

    Bahl’s new venture The Quintillion Media, which also runs the online portal The Quint, is said to be looking at a strategic partnership with Bloomberg in the wake of the latter exiting its licensing partnership with Reliance ADAG’s Business Broadcast News.

    According to media reports, Bahl and Bloomberg have invested in a joint venture, which will later look at broadcast news with Quintillion Media holding at least a 51 per cent stake.

    As per reports, the new online portal under the JV is expected to launch in the coming weeks, while the business news channel is expected to launch by the end of the current calendar year. The Quint, however will continue to exist as it is.

  • Raghav Bahl resigns as director from Network18 & TV18

    Raghav Bahl resigns as director from Network18 & TV18

    MUMBAI: Network 18 Media & Investments and TV18 Broadcast founder Raghav Bahl has resigned as a director from both the companies with effect from 8 February, 2016 due to his “pre-occupation.”

    Bahl exited the TV news business after the sale of Network18 Media & Investments and all its subsidiary companies in 2014 to Independent Media Trust, which is part of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.

    It may be recalled that Bahl was recently in the news for his intentions to re-enter the news broadcast space with Bloomberg.

    Bahl’s new venture The Quintillion Media, which also runs the online portal The Quint, is said to be looking at a strategic partnership with Bloomberg in the wake of the latter exiting its licensing partnership with Reliance ADAG’s Business Broadcast News.

    According to media reports, Bahl and Bloomberg have invested in a joint venture, which will later look at broadcast news with Quintillion Media holding at least a 51 per cent stake.

    As per reports, the new online portal under the JV is expected to launch in the coming weeks, while the business news channel is expected to launch by the end of the current calendar year. The Quint, however will continue to exist as it is.

  • BBC appoints Simon Jack as business editor

    BBC appoints Simon Jack as business editor

    MUMBAI: The BBC has appointed Simon Jack as the new business editor.

    Jack joined the BBC’s Business and Economic team in 2003 and, as BBC Economics Correspondent, he worked across BBC News programmes including Newsnight, News at Ten and the other bulletins as well as BBC Radio 4’s PM and Wake Up To Money. In 2008, he reported on the financial crisis, appearing regularly on our television and radio programmes, and in that year Simon joined BBC Breakfast as the business presenter.

    He is currently the business and economic correspondent on Radio 4’s Today programme.

    Jack has presented a number of programmes, including the Panorama A Suicide In The Family, BBC World Service’s The Food Chain, as well as Return To The Gold Standard? and 100 Years Of The Federal Reserve for BBC Radio 4’s Analysis.

    BBC News and Current Affairs director James Harding said, “I’m delighted to announce that Simon Jack is appointed the BBC’s business editor. As listeners to the Today programme know well, Simon is a forensic interrogator of business, and respected by business leaders for his command of the issues. A banking analyst-turned-broadcaster, Simon’s financial judgement and pithy turn of phrase will no doubt serve him well in telling, breaking and explaining the business stories that matter so much to us all.”

    Jack added, “I’m very excited about taking on this role and building on the great work done by Robert Peston and Kamal Ahmed before me in bringing the most important business stories to BBC audiences across all our TV, radio and digital platforms. Business organisations, institutions and individuals play a major part in all of our lives and that makes good business journalism extremely important. It’s a challenge I’m looking forward to enormously.”

  • BBC appoints Simon Jack as business editor

    BBC appoints Simon Jack as business editor

    MUMBAI: The BBC has appointed Simon Jack as the new business editor.

    Jack joined the BBC’s Business and Economic team in 2003 and, as BBC Economics Correspondent, he worked across BBC News programmes including Newsnight, News at Ten and the other bulletins as well as BBC Radio 4’s PM and Wake Up To Money. In 2008, he reported on the financial crisis, appearing regularly on our television and radio programmes, and in that year Simon joined BBC Breakfast as the business presenter.

    He is currently the business and economic correspondent on Radio 4’s Today programme.

    Jack has presented a number of programmes, including the Panorama A Suicide In The Family, BBC World Service’s The Food Chain, as well as Return To The Gold Standard? and 100 Years Of The Federal Reserve for BBC Radio 4’s Analysis.

    BBC News and Current Affairs director James Harding said, “I’m delighted to announce that Simon Jack is appointed the BBC’s business editor. As listeners to the Today programme know well, Simon is a forensic interrogator of business, and respected by business leaders for his command of the issues. A banking analyst-turned-broadcaster, Simon’s financial judgement and pithy turn of phrase will no doubt serve him well in telling, breaking and explaining the business stories that matter so much to us all.”

    Jack added, “I’m very excited about taking on this role and building on the great work done by Robert Peston and Kamal Ahmed before me in bringing the most important business stories to BBC audiences across all our TV, radio and digital platforms. Business organisations, institutions and individuals play a major part in all of our lives and that makes good business journalism extremely important. It’s a challenge I’m looking forward to enormously.”

  • After CBS, Sumner Redstone steps down as Viacom chairman; Philippe Dauman to succeed

    After CBS, Sumner Redstone steps down as Viacom chairman; Philippe Dauman to succeed

    MUMBAI: After stepping down from the post of executive chairman of CBS, Sumner M. Redstone has now also given up the chairmanship of Viacom Inc. Redstone has been named to the newly created position of chairman emeritus. The Viacom Board elected Viacom CEO and president Philippe Dauman as executive chairman, succeeding Redstone in that role.

    “Sumner Redstone’s contributions to Viacom and the media industry are legendary,” said William Schwartz, Of Counsel to the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee of Viacom’s Board of Directors. “He has successfully led Viacom with a dedication to building a global business for the benefit of all shareholders. On behalf of the Viacom Board, his colleagues and all our shareholders, we want to thank Sumner for his vision and leadership. There is no one who loves this company more and we will continue to be inspired by his wisdom in the years to come.”

    “Philippe has been instrumental with Sumner in every aspect of Viacom’s success for nearly 30 years and most recently as CEO has taken on the tough task of navigating our future in a time of unprecedented innovation and disruption. He has laid out a strategic long-term vision for the company that we fully endorse. We have complete confidence that his dedication to Viacom, his global experience and his determination to further our culture of creativity and innovation will continue to serve the interests of all shareholders and build long-term value,” he said.

    “In choosing a successor to Sumner,” Schwartz added, “the Board considered the need for seasoned leadership in this time of unprecedented change, Philippe’s business experience and unparalleled knowledge of Viacom, and his long-term vision for the Company. We believe his becoming Executive Chairman is in the best interests of the company and all shareholders.”

    Schwartz added that the board has also extended an offer to Viacom’s non-executive vice chair Shari Redstone to become mon-executive chairman. Shari Redstone declined the offer and will continue in her role as non-executive vice chair.

    Dauman said, “I am honored to succeed my friend and long-time colleague Sumner in the role of executive chairman. His steadfast belief in our company and the power of entertainment will always be an inspiration for me and I look forward to carrying forward his leadership role as a champion for all shareholders. I am gratified by the continued confidence and support of the Board of Directors and all of my colleagues at Viacom whose creativity and unrelenting hard work is evident in our recent successes across the company.”

    Dauman was named president and CEO of Viacom Inc. in September 2006 and has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 1987. Previously, he was co-chairman and CEO of DND Capital Partners, L.L.C., a private equity firm specialising in media and telecommunications investments, from May 2000 until September 2006. Prior to co-founding DND Capital Partners, Dauman served in several positions at Viacom.

  • After CBS, Sumner Redstone steps down as Viacom chairman; Philippe Dauman to succeed

    After CBS, Sumner Redstone steps down as Viacom chairman; Philippe Dauman to succeed

    MUMBAI: After stepping down from the post of executive chairman of CBS, Sumner M. Redstone has now also given up the chairmanship of Viacom Inc. Redstone has been named to the newly created position of chairman emeritus. The Viacom Board elected Viacom CEO and president Philippe Dauman as executive chairman, succeeding Redstone in that role.

    “Sumner Redstone’s contributions to Viacom and the media industry are legendary,” said William Schwartz, Of Counsel to the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee of Viacom’s Board of Directors. “He has successfully led Viacom with a dedication to building a global business for the benefit of all shareholders. On behalf of the Viacom Board, his colleagues and all our shareholders, we want to thank Sumner for his vision and leadership. There is no one who loves this company more and we will continue to be inspired by his wisdom in the years to come.”

    “Philippe has been instrumental with Sumner in every aspect of Viacom’s success for nearly 30 years and most recently as CEO has taken on the tough task of navigating our future in a time of unprecedented innovation and disruption. He has laid out a strategic long-term vision for the company that we fully endorse. We have complete confidence that his dedication to Viacom, his global experience and his determination to further our culture of creativity and innovation will continue to serve the interests of all shareholders and build long-term value,” he said.

    “In choosing a successor to Sumner,” Schwartz added, “the Board considered the need for seasoned leadership in this time of unprecedented change, Philippe’s business experience and unparalleled knowledge of Viacom, and his long-term vision for the Company. We believe his becoming Executive Chairman is in the best interests of the company and all shareholders.”

    Schwartz added that the board has also extended an offer to Viacom’s non-executive vice chair Shari Redstone to become mon-executive chairman. Shari Redstone declined the offer and will continue in her role as non-executive vice chair.

    Dauman said, “I am honored to succeed my friend and long-time colleague Sumner in the role of executive chairman. His steadfast belief in our company and the power of entertainment will always be an inspiration for me and I look forward to carrying forward his leadership role as a champion for all shareholders. I am gratified by the continued confidence and support of the Board of Directors and all of my colleagues at Viacom whose creativity and unrelenting hard work is evident in our recent successes across the company.”

    Dauman was named president and CEO of Viacom Inc. in September 2006 and has served on the Company’s Board of Directors since 1987. Previously, he was co-chairman and CEO of DND Capital Partners, L.L.C., a private equity firm specialising in media and telecommunications investments, from May 2000 until September 2006. Prior to co-founding DND Capital Partners, Dauman served in several positions at Viacom.