Former Telewest chief executive Tony Illsley has been named as chairman of Cambridge-based content delivery service provider CacheLogic. Illsley, who was chief executive of the cablenet from 1998 until its merger with Flextech in 2000, also holds non-executive directorships with the UK largest commercial radio operator GCap Media and video-on-demand services concern Aggregator TV. His […]
New head for Prima TV
According to local reports, Petr Chajda is to become the new executive director of the MTG-backed Czech national commercial station Prima TV. Chajda, who was formerly a manager at TV Nova and is currently the general director at TV Barrandov, will take up his new post at the beginning of April. TV Barrandov is one […]
Tellenbach resigns from SBS board
Markus Tellenbach has resigned from SBS Broadcasting’s board of directors. He joined the company as its COO in February 2001 and became president seven months later, after which he held the position of CEO from August 2002 until December 2005. He then stepped down as CEO due to ill health but continued to lead the […]
Two quit C More Entertainment
Peter Liljestrand, the long-standing head of sports at C More Entertainment, is leaving the Scandinavian pay-TV operator to set up his own sports consultancy. His departure follows that of former managing director Christian Anting who has now left the company. Per Borgklint was appointed the new Managing Director of C More in December. C More […]
Homolay named CTAM Europe MD
Former HBO Central Europe Regional Marketing Manager Krisztina Homolay has joined CTAM Europe (Cable Telecommunications Association for Marketing) as the organisation’s managing director. She will report to the board of CTAM Europe, a voluntary board comprising industry executives from across the continent, and will manage the day-to-day business of the organisation. The role covers event […]
Wogan meets The Hogfather in BPG nominations
The unlikely combination of Gloria Hunniford, Terry Wogan and The Hogfather come together in the Multichannel category of this year’s Broadcasting Press Guild awards. Hunniford has been nominated for an episode of her Biography Channel programme, Gloria’s Greats, on the breakdown of the marriage between Chris and Ingrid Tarrant. Sir Terry Wogan’s UKTV Gold retrospective […]
TVN24 maintains audience lead
According to data produced by TNS OBOP, the most watched thematic channel in Poland in February was the news-based TVN24, claiming 2.86% of all viewers aged 4+. Second placed Mini Mini had a viewing share of 0.66%, followed by Eurosport with 0.60%. The most notable performance was that of Disney Channel, which after only two […]
Changes start at TV Joj
Milan Knazko is to stand down as general director of the Slovak national commercial station TV Joj after four years in the post. Earlier this year TV Joj, which commands an audience share of around 16% in a market dominated by CME-backed TV Markiza, was acquired by J&T Media Enterprises from Grabofal Group. (CD)
Kupsky named Turner Europe president
Jeff Kupsky has been named as the new president of Turner Broadcasting System Europe. His remit will cover all of Turner’s television and multiplatform outlets in Europe including Cartoon Network, Boomerang and TCM (Turner Classic Movies), and commercial activities for CNN International. Key responsibilities include overseeing business development, marketing, distribution and public relations, as well […]
Abraham named new UKTV CEO
Former Discovery Channel UK boss David Abraham has been named as the new chief executive of UKTV. He will take-up the role at the BBC Worldwide–Virgin Media Television joint venture in April following the retirement of Dick Emery. 43-year old Abraham is joining from Discovery Networks USA where he has been the executive vice president […]