Chris Licht named Chairman, CEO of CNN Global

Chris Licht named Chairman, CEO of CNN Global

Discovery, Inc. on Monday announced its planning to appoint Chris Licht as the new chairman and chief executive officer of CNN Global. The appointment will be effective following the completion of Discovery, Inc.’s acquisition of WarnerMedia, expected in early 2Q, the company said in a statement. Licht has spent more than 20 years in


Locomotive Global makes key India appointments

Locomotive Global makes key India appointments

Locomotive Global Media LLP has announced the appointment of Laura Mishra as Associate Producer and Nikhil Ahuja as Finance Controller, given its long-term business objectives and goals. With a focus on expanding its business horizon, Mishra and Ahuja will significantly contribute to accelerating the company’s gro...


Sachin Gupta joins Sheemaroo as comms head

Sachin Gupta joins Sheemaroo as comms head

Sachin Gupta has joined Sheemaroo Entertainment as its lead of corporate communication, public relations & media engagement. Sachin shared the news on his LinkedIn profile. Sachin joined the company from MSL Group where he was the senior manager in sports, corporate and government affairs commun...


SIA-India seeks uniformity in permissions given by MIB, DoS, DoT

SIA-India seeks uniformity in permissions given by MIB, DoS, DoT

The Satcom Industry Association (SIA) India, while highlighting the various cumbersome processes related to satellite spectrum usage in the country, has suggested various government agencies should be on the same page while issuing permissions for satellites and transponders through better interdepartmental coordinat...


Rural digital connectivity need of the hour: PM Modi

Rural digital connectivity need of the hour: PM Modi

Digital connectivity of villages is no longer an aspiration but the need of the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday, adding that problems in the fast rollout of connectivity should be ironed out at the earliest.

"Digital connectivity of villages is no longer an aspiratio...