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MIAMI: At MIPCOM, Latin Media Corporation’s new telenovela First Lady (Primera Dama) is to make its official debut. First Lady tells the story of an ambitious woman who is willing to do anything to become the first lady of Chile, …

NEW YORK: Perry Simon is to take on the role of general manager of channels for BBC Worldwide America as of September 7. Simon will be responsible for the growth strategy and creative direction of BBC America, BBC America HD, Video …

LOS ANGELES: Lisette Schlippe has been hired by Shine International as a senior sales executive, with oversight for territories across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Schlippe will be based in London and will work to secure sales in territories …

CHICAGO: Towers Productions promoted Mike Schmiedeler, an 11-year company veteran, to VP of development and executive producer, responsible for program origination and editorial oversight. Schmiedeler most recently served as the managing director and previously as VP of production at Tower. …

LONDON: A new Deloitte study released at the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival (MGEITF) reports that television is still considered the most impactful ad medium. The survey, conducted by YouGov, found that 56 percent listed TV as the most effective …

LONDON: New drama serials, as well as a selection of comedies and factual shows, have been added to Channel 4’s fall schedule. Morgana Robinson headlines the new comedy The Morgana Show, heading to a prime-time slot. Also in the comedy …

LONDON: BT Vision and The Walt Disney Company EMEA have unveiled a new VOD service, ABC TV On Demand, launching September 15, which will provide a range of popular U.S. series to British users. The service will offer shows such …

SYDNEY: Network Ten is to launch a new digital channel in Australia in 2011, Eleven, with a proposed joint-venture deal with CBS Studios International to provide content for the service. Eleven will appeal to a "distinctly youthful" market and will …

FLUSHING: Panasonic has signed up as the official sponsor of the US Open in a three-year agreement with the USTA, and working alongside CBS Sports will spearhead the first-ever 3D broadcasts of the tournament. CBS Sports will produce 3D versions …

PARIS: MIPCOM’s Producers’ Forum, presented in association with World Screen, is to include a master class featuring the co-producers of the TV adaptation of Ken Follett’s The Pillars of the Earth: Tandem Communications and Scott Free Television. Tandem’s senior partner …