TVNZ re-launches its public service channel TVNZ 7 tomorrow, offering one destination for advertising-free programming. TVNZ Head of Digital Channels Eric Kearley said the expanded TVNZ 7 incorporates some of the best programming from TVNZ 6, which ceases broadcast on the same day. “The expanded TVNZ 7 will continue to offer programmes that are often …
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TVNZ’s Sunday programme announces new presenter 0
Award winning journalist, Miriama Kamo is the new presenter of TV ONE’s flagship current affairs programme, Sunday, which returns in its prime-time slot at the end of the month. Miriama has spent the last six years presenting and reporting on 20/20 and returns to Sunday after working as a reporter on the show between 2002-2005. …
Read MoreKiwis watching 202 minutes of tv every day 0
In 2010, New Zealanders spent more time than ever watching Television, with the average person tuning in for 3 hours and 22 minutes every day. The amount of Television viewed in New Zealand continued its pattern of growth with Kiwis now watching 20% more than they did in 2007. Rick Friesen, Chief Executive of ThinkTV …
Read MoreNBR 3 February 2011 0
NBR press coverage from 3 February 2011.
Read MoreChange in MediaWorks management 0
MediaWorks Director of Marketing & Communications, Roger Beaumont, is stepping down from his current role with the organisation. “Over summer I have reflected on things and decided that after nearly ten years it’s time for a change,” he said. “I’ve really enjoyed the last ten years, and with the launch of FOUR ready to go, …
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Television advertising up 6.6% in 2010 0
Data released by ThinkTV today shows that television advertising continues its steady growth pattern for the year, experiencing a healthy 6.6% increase in revenue in 2010. Results show that television revenue for the 12 months January to December 2010, increased by a substantial $37.5million on the same period in 2009; totalling $606.7million for the year …
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Feels like FOUR campaign launched 0
The new look channel FOUR channel launches next weekend and the public were treated to an early taste of what’s to come with an installation of a giant 40 foot duck in the Auckland Harbour yesterday. The installation was designed by world renowned Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, famous for integrating intriguing and interactive, oversized installations …
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Major media players form joint venture 0
MediaWorks has signed a joint venture agreement with Cudo Australia, Microsoft and Nine Entertainment Co. to launch the collaborative buying website “Cudo” in New Zealand. Modelled on the enormously successful Australian version, cudo.co.nz will offer New Zealanders a daily opportunity to buy a specific product or service at an enormously discounted price – up to …
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