Warner Music Group Acquires Majority Stake in Africori
Warner Music Group (WMG) has acquired a majority stake in Africori, Africa’s leading digital music distribution, music rights management and artist development company.
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Sky Studios & Dorothy St Pictures Announce Development Deal
Sky Studios has announced a development deal with Dorothy St Pictures, the female-led home for filmmakers, both new and established, to tell authentic, original and distinctive stories.
Eva Berneke Appointed CEO of Eutelsat
Eutelsat Communications has announced the appointment of Eva Berneke as Chief Executive Officer. She will also be co-opted as a member of Board.
Myroslava Gongadze Appointed VOA’s Eastern Europe Chief
The Voice of America has named Myroslava Gongadze as the network’s first ever Eastern Europe Chief.
CNN Portugal Launches
CNN Portugal has started broadcasting across TV, digital and social platforms with an inauguration at a VIP launch event held at the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Lisbon.
Sky Deutschland Announces New Original Series’
Sky Deutschland has announced a range of new original series Autobahn, Tender Hearts and Chameleon, alongside plans to bring customers over 60 German and international Sky Originals next year.
CNN International Relaunches Marketplace Middle East
CNN International has launched a new-look CNN Marketplace Middle East across TV and digital platforms to tell the business stories defining and shaping the region.
ITV’s The Chase to Air in Czech Republic and Greece
TV Nova in the Czech Republic and by MEGA Tv in Greece have licensed ITV's popular quiz show format, The Chase.
CNN’s Eleni Giokos Heads to the United Arab Emirates
CNN’s Eleni Giokos is taking on a new, expanded role at the network and moving to the United Arab Emirates as an anchor and correspondent.