Last month I attended one of the best parties in L.A. No, I’m not talking about the Oscars. I’m talking about the Brisk Bodega-Star Wars Cantina party, presented by Brisk Tea. Now ostensibly the party was intended to present and offer party-goers samples of Brisk Tea. But by partnering up with LucasFilm, Brisk was able to offer another element of intrigue at its party: an exhibition of art conceived by emerging, young artists, and based on the iconic characters from the “Star Wars” film.
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NUVOtv gets ready to ‘Stand Up & Deliver’ with Comedy.
NUVOtv announced plans to develop a more robust slate of comedy series and specials to be added to its current programming line-up. The announcement was made today by Bill Hilary, the network’s recently-appointed head of programming.
Vme TV Network affiliates raise concerns on how sponsors are recognized.
Vme TV Network (VME) is affiliated with public television stations, the network must adhere to certain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines regulating the ways in which it recognizes sponsors.
nuvoTV to unveil results of propriety Nielsen study at Upfronts.
nuvoTV announced it will present unique insights from a new proprietary Nielsen research study at its upcoming series of upfront events to be held in Los Angeles (March 27), Chicago (April 17) and New York (April 24). The research study’s results will provide an in-depth look at the nuvoTV viewer and Bi-Cultural Latino (BCL) consumers, who represent over 72% of a $1 trillion dollar Hispanic marketplace.
Emiliano Saccone named President of MundoFox.
Fox International Channels (FIC) and the RCN Television Group (RCN) have appointed Emiliano Saccone as President of MundoFox.
Rodriguez named VP & GM of Univision and TeleFutura affiliates in Miami
Univision Communications Inc. announced the appointment of Michael T. Rodriguez to the position of vice president and general manager of the Univision and TeleFutura affiliates in Miami.
Browning named SR VP for Network Sales at Univision.
Univision Communications Inc. announced that Jeff Browning has been appointed senior vice president for Network Sales.