Media

March 17, 2008 -- Lisa Valentino has been promoted to vice president, digital sales and Steve Takeuchi has been promoted to vice president, sales planning/asset management, it was announced today by Ed Erhardt, president, ESPN Sports Customer Marketing and Sales.

“Both Lisa and Steve have demonstrated leadership in their strategic sales approaches by driving results in their areas,” said Erhardt. “These moves are designed to enhance our focus on the growing digital assets within the ESPN portfolio.”    » read more »

March 13, 2008 -- Michael G. Riley has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney, it was announced today by Rich Ross, President, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom he will report. He joins Disney after 10 years at Turner Broadcasting System, where he worked across multiple European markets on both entertainment and news brands. Riley, whose appointment is effective April 1, will relocate to Radio Disney's Burbank headquarters.    » read more »

Current Board Chairman Dennis Haarsager Will Become Interim Chief Executive Officer; Board to Conduct National Search for Permanent Replacement

Washington, D.C. March 6, 2008 -- The National Public Radio Board of Directors announced today that Ken Stern, Chief Executive Officer, will be leaving NPR by mutual agreement. Stern has served at NPR for 10 years, as Chief Operating Officer and more recently, CEO.    » read more »

- Coverage Begins 10:00PM (ET)
- Facility to Include 60,000 Square Foot Newsroom for Broadcast and Digital Activities;
NPR to Serve as Anchor in Redevelopment of NoMa Community

Washington, D.C., March 5, 2008 – NPR, one of the premier worldwide media organizations, has acquired the 1111 North Capitol Street NE property in the District of Columbia for its new global headquarters.    » read more »

March 05, 2008, NEW YORK – Maggie Rubey Lynch has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Worldwide Recruitment and Executive Search at Time Warner Inc., it was announced by Patricia Fili-Krushel, Executive Vice President of Administration, to whom she will continue to report. Rubey Lynch is responsible for identifying and fulfilling Time Warner’s current and future human capital needs while addressing core business goals such as increasing internal mobility and workforce diversity.    » read more »

- "30/30" to Celebrate ESPN's 30th Anniversary with 30 Documentaries
- The Walt Disney Studios to Collaborate on Scripted Theatrical Films

February 25, 2008, Washington, DC – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today approved the transfer of control of DIRECTV to Liberty Media subject to conditions. The Commission concluded that, as conditioned, the public interest benefits of the transfer outweighed the potential harms and would be consistent with applicable Commission rules and policies.    » read more »

25 February 2008 -- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with SKY Italia for the broadcast rights within Italy for the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games.

SKY Italia, Italy’s leading digital satellite television network, acquired the rights across all broadcast platforms, including free-to-air television, subscription television, internet and mobile phone.    » read more »

London and Burbank, 21 February 2008 -- Disney Channels Worldwide has named six key executive appointments to support it expansion plans in Europe, including the maximizing of its global content, growing franchise business and increased investment in European production. The announcement was made today by John Hardie, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Disney Channels Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).    » read more »

Randy Rieland Promoted To Senior Vice President, Interactive Media And Iain Langridge Appointed To Vice President, Interactive Media For Discovery Channel And Science Channel

Dr. Rod Paige Resigns From Board

New York, NY, February 12, 2008 – News Corporation today announced that Mark Hurd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hewlett-Packard Company, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Hurd, 51, will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. His appointment is effective immediately.    » read more »

February 11, 2008 -- Damon Phillips has been named vice president, ESPN360.com, ESPN’s signature broadband sports network. In this role, he will guide the strategic product vision, overseeing the programming and production of ESPN360.com, which is available at no additional charge to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection from an affiliated service provider. Phillips will be based in Bristol, Conn., and report to John Zehr, senior vice president, digital media production, and John Papa, vice president, strategic program planning.    » read more »

California Gov. Arnold Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds WMG’s “Zero Waste” Efforts

02/05/08 -- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced an extension of its industry-leading environmental program to include a “zero landfill waste” and “carbon-neutral” post-Grammy event. The WMG event will be held immediately following the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10, 2008.    » read more »

February 05, 2008 -- Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging (MPI) and Prime Focus have entered into a strategic alliance that will allow both companies to expand their abilities to offer their state of the art digital post production capabilities to filmmakers on a global scale. The agreement will provide filmmakers around the world with access to the expert talents and services both companies have been providing through their state of the art facilities. It also allows both companies to manage their workflows more efficiently between Warner Bros.    » read more »

- Garen van de Beek Promoted to Senior Vice President, Paul Friedman, Chris Cranner, Lori Shefa and Brad Roe Upped to Vice Presidents, Sarah LaBrache Promoted to Director, and Anne de Vega Promoted to Executive Producer

01.30.2008 -- Garen van de Beek, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, On-Air Promotion and Paul Friedman, Chris Cranner, Lori Shefa and Brad Roe have been upped to Vice Presidents, On-Air Promotion in the CBS West Coast On-Air Promotion department.    » read more »