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APT WORLDWIDE SECURES DEALS FOR NEW SEASON OF CEO EXCHANGE IN JAPAN, KOREA AND HONG KONG
PRESS RELEASE
CONTACT: Donna Hardwick
(617) 338-4455, ext. 129
Donna_Hardwick@aptonline.org
Boston, Mass. (June 26, 2006) APT Worldwide, the international sales division of U.S. public television distributor American Public Television, has secured broadcast, DVD, VOD and videogram deals for the 10x60 series CEO Exchange in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong, after picking up representation rights prior to MIP in April. Produced by WTTW National Productions in Chicago, the popular PBS series provides rare insight into the lives of some of the world’s most influential chief executive officers.
Television Broadcasts Limited licensed the series for broadcast in Hong Kong. Korean-based distributor Kenny & Co. Entertainment picked up cable, videogram and VOD rights in Korea and VOD and videogram rights in Japan. “The series has a solid reputation going into its fourth season, and there were some changes made to the set and format of the show that gives it a fresh, new look. The buyers responded to it immediately,” said Judy Barlow, VP International Sales of APT Worldwide.
“We find that CEO Exchange appeals to a wide demographic,” said Kenny Kwak, Managing Director/President of Kenny & Co. “Whether you are a business student or a business owner, the series is a perfect resource for those interested in learning about the challenges of running large, global organizations.”
Taped on location at prestigious business schools throughout the United States, CEO Exchange is a unique series of in-depth conversations with today's most dynamic and visionary business leaders. Drawing the top talent from fields such as entertainment, transportation, healthcare, sports, retail and high tech, each hour-long episode brings together two CEOs for a lively discussion on their achievements, challenges, passions and business philosophies.
Featured guests for the fourth season of the series include: Jim Donald (Starbucks Coffee Company), Blake Nordstrom (Nordstrom), Terry McGraw (The McGraw-Hill Companies), Allan (Bud) Selig (Major League Baseball), Brian Roberts (Comcast Corporation) and Ed Zander (Motorola).
WTTW
WTTW National Productions is a premiere producer and presenter of original, high-quality television programs for both public and commercial television broadcast. WTTW National Productions is a division of Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent company of WTTW/11. For over 50 years WTTW/11 and WTTW National Productions have introduced a wide array of ground-breaking television programming, reflecting the world’s rich and diverse arts and entertainment scene as well as education, politics, public affairs, business and religion.
About Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the first wireless commercial television station in Hong Kong. Founded in 1967, the company has grown from an original staff of 200 to one with over 4500 employees, including contract artistes and staff in overseas subsidiary companies. The major activities of TVB are television broadcasting, program production and other broadcasting related activities such as program licensing, video distribution and satellite broadcasting, etc. It transmits over 16,000 hours of programming on its Chinese Jade channel and English Pearl channel free of charge to 2.28 million homes in Hong Kong. TVB is the largest producer of Chinese language programming in the world. Many of its Chinese programs are dubbed into other languages and are distributed to more than 30 countries, accessible to more than 30 million people every day. During the prime time viewing hours, the Chinese Jade Channel and English Pearl Channel achieve a remarkable average of 83 % and 75% of Hong Kong's television audience share respectively. TVB has been serving the audience for 38 years. It will continue to keep its promise, delivering excellence in programming and cutting-edge broadcasting technology to the people of Hong Kong and to Chinese communities around the world.
About Kenny & Co. Entertainment
Kenny & Co. Entertainment Inc. was established in 1998 by Kenny S. Kwak. Located in Seoul, Korea, the company distributes a wide range of programming for the television, home video/DVD, VOD and new media markets, including: theatrical movies, documentaries and educational and public genre titles.
APT Worldwide
APT Worldwide, located in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., is a major supplier of quality non-fiction programming to broadcasters around the world. It is a division of American Public Television, a leading distributor of television programming to public television stations in the United States. For more information, visit APTWW.org.
About American Public Television
For 44 years, American Public Television (APT) has been a prime source of programming for the nation’s public television stations. APT distributes more than 10,000 hours of programming including JFK: Breaking the News, Simply Ming, Globe Trekker, Rick Steves’ Europe, Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home, Battlefield Britain, Jungle, America’s Test Kitchen, Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen and classic movies. APT is known for identifying innovative programs and developing creative distribution techniques for producers. In four decades, it has established a tradition of providing public television stations nationwide with program choices that enable them to strengthen and customize their schedules. Press should contact Donna Hardwick at 617-338-4455 ext. 129 or via email to Donna_Hardwick@APTonline.org. For more information about APT’s programs and services visit APTonline.org.
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