4 April 2013
Euronews’ CEO Michael Peters announces the appointment of Arnaud Verlhac as Director of Worldwide Distribution of Europe’s leading international news channel.
Arnaud Verlhac, who joined Euronews in March 2012 as Deputy Director of Worldwide Distribution, is now in charge of the Worldwide Distribution Department. His tasks comprise the development of the channel’s international distribution across all broadcast platforms (cable, satellite, ADSL, internet, etc.) and in the out-of-home market (aircrafts, ships, hotels, public places…).
In this context of strengthening, the Euronews distribution department will expand and includes as of now the development of digital distribution as well as the deployment of Euronews Network.
Walid Chamak, previously Marketing Manager since 2007, is appointed Head of Digital Partnerships and he reports to Arnaud Verlhac.
Walid will be in charge of expanding the brand territory of Euronews across all digital platforms: content syndication, Smart TV, mobile, radio, automotive and ground-breaking distribution channels.
His role is to advance Euronews’ goal to become the leading international news hub by developing key partnerships at a global scale and reinforcing its multi-screen strategy. This move strengthens the commitment of Euronews to be a digital pioneer, striving to be at the forefront of the technology.
Iris Abraham, Head of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships with Universities, International Organisations and leading Institutions, will be additionally in charge of the Euronews Network offer and she reports to Arnaud Verlhac.
The Euronews Network aims to develop partnerships with media groups from around the world, letting them take advantage of Euronews content and services, and more generally its credibility and renown. The Euronews Network concept is based on tailor-made cooperation between Euronews and those partners who wish to profit from Euronews’ know-how in programmes, production and resources.
Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews, said: “I’m pleased to announce the new role of Arnaud Verlhac and the new organisation of our distribution department. Since Arnaud joined the company only one year ago, he proved his commitment and I am convinced that Arnaud is the right person to lead our distribution department and to apply the new strategy that I am setting up in this phase of constant adaption to the evolution of distribution modes.”
Arnaud Verlhac said: “It is an honour to take over these new responsibilities. There is a huge potential for Euronews international distribution still yet to come and I am proud to be a part of this development. Enforcing our digital distribution is our response to the changing modes of broadcasting and media consumption.”
About Arnaud Verlhac: Before joining Euronews on 19 March 2012 as Deputy Director of Worldwide Distribution, Arnaud Verlhac had a four-year spell at France 24, where he had been Distribution Director (North and South America) since 2009. He was previously a Global Account Manager for Carlson Wagon Lit (2006-2008). Verlhac began his career in 1999 at Air France; after several positions, he became a Contract Manager in the International Commercial Directorate.
Arnaud Verlhac holds an Executive Master’s degree in Strategy and Management of International Business from ESSEC Business School, and a DESS postgraduate degree in Financial Management and Auditing from the Institut d’Administration des Entreprises (IAE) in Paris.
In parallel to his career, he taught on the Accounting, Control and Audit Master’s degree programme (levels 1 and 2) during three years (general-economics and financial-management modules) at the University of Paris 13.
2 October 2012
In 2013, Euronews will enter a new era. Launched almost 20 years ago, in January 1993, the rolling news channel has transformed into an ecosystem that is today experiencing a revolution. It has achieved global-brand status: a brand that is a byword for a global news hub. What ambitions does it have for its 20th birthday? The answer: 20 major announcements, all presented during a press conference held simultaneously in over 20 countries.
For this exceptional milestone, Euronews is responding with an innovative format and quantity of announcements. During a press conference in Paris, connected to over 20 cities worldwide, Michael Peters, the channel’s CEO, presented Euronews’ key directions and ambitious mission for the coming years.
Euronews has taken an entertaining and highly engaging approach to highlight the brand’s distinctive character and impressive market dominance. Using a unique format, Michael Peters explained the two pillars of the channel’s strategy with strength and conviction:
– Enrich the channel’s brand capital through its values by anticipating and enhancing the users’ experience, wherever they are in the world;
– Affirm its role as the only independent, powerful, benchmark media outlet in “the European public space”. The only outlet that offers a multicultural, pan-European perspective on the world thanks to its editorial team of 400 journalist-reporters from over 25 countries.
“Today we are experiencing a situation never before witnessed by any industry. In a media world where every frontier is disappearing, in a competitive marketplace where choice has exploded, we are all facing decisions. Decisions that we must take amid a revolution,” said Michael Peters at the press conference.
“As a global news hub, Euronews is today the world’s only media experience that is multinational, multicultural, multilingual and multi-shareholder.
“Euronews has never been so strong. It enjoys ever-expanding reach, a fast-growing audience across all platforms; and, most importantly, an extremely efficient news production model. All geared to our sector’s only real need: the user experience.
“Never before in its history has Euronews had so many advantages to meet the challenge of establishing itself as the world’s leading news brand,” declared its CEO.
The 20 announcements below reflect the ambitious course that the channel has set in a period of high-paced revolution, during which continuous change is vital if the channel is to thrive.
Note to journalists:
To watch the conference and to download the press file and visuals:
www.euronews.com/press-conference
2 July 2012
The international news channel Euronews, member of Co-op association (Caribbean Cable Coperative Ltd), has signed the first two broadcasting deals in the Caribbean with the new Haitian digital platform NUtv™ and the cable operator St. Maarten Cable TV.
Arnaud Verlhac, Deputy Director Worldwide Distribution, said: “I am very happy about our launch on Haiti, which was devastated by the earthquake in 2010, and even more excited to go into partnership with NUtv who provides leading edge technology and thus a new television service, revolutionary for Haiti. On July 1st, Euronews was also launched in Saint Martin, these two new Caribbean agreements show again that the unique Euronews’ perspective on world news and the wide-ranging programmes produced by the journalists in different languages are major assets for the worldwide channel’s expansion.”
Euronews launched in Haiti by NUtv™
Euronews joins the new Haitian platform of satellite digital TV (DVB-S). From 1 July 2012, on the channel 736, Euronews in French is available via the Premium Offer on NTuv™ bundle.
The provider predicts 35,000 subscriber households in the first year and targets more than 100,000 households in year 3.
NUtv™ is a multimedia company dedicated to providing Haitians with diverse informative and educational content through wireless digital technology. Launching in July 2012, the company intends to fill the vacuum in television services in the country and will offer viewers in Haiti over 100 digital channels.
“NUtv™ is excited to be launching the Euronews channel in its effort to bring international perspectives and provide culturally diversified programming to its Haitian viewers,” said Patrice Turnier, CEO of NUtv™.”
Euronews launched in Saint Martin by St-Maarten Cable TV
On July 1st, Euronews was also launched on the cable network of Sint-Maarten, initially on the Dutch part of the island, then on the French side in the coming months.
St. Maarten Cable TV offers the English edition of Euronews to the subscribers of the Digital TV Total bundle.
31 May 2012
Grégory Samak, age 39, has joined the Management Committee of Europe’s leading international news channel. Michael Peters, Chairman of the Executive Board of Euronews, has put Mr Samak in charge of the World Broadcasting and Programme Marketing. His task is to give new momentum to the channel, its schedule and programmes on all media, thanks to his extensive experience in television other communication platforms. One of his first goals will be to showcase to a worldwide audience the high quality of the work done on a daily basis by the 450 journalists from 30 countries who produce the 11 language services of euronews, under the direction of Lucian Sârb.
Michael Peters, Chairman of the Executive Board, stated: “I am delighted to welcome Grégory Samak to Euronews and our management committee. His know-how in managing TV broadcasting and his experience with a range of media will bring new vitality to the channel and enhance the value of its content.
Grégory’s mission encompasses not only the on-air version of the channel but all of its media, since he will also be responsible for building greater synergies between the content base of the various digital platforms (the internet, smart TV, mobile applications, etc.) on a worldwide scale. He will greatly contribute to boosting our strategy to make the channel a global news hub.”
“I am very happy to join Euronews, the top international news channel in Europe, at a time when all media are seeing profound changes in their product offering and when international news has become so fast-paced,” claimed Grégory Samak.
“Euronews is a unique media in the field of news. It is intrinsically multicultural and thoroughly international, with a great variety of programmes. These three pillars give the channel a solid base to maintain its leadership in Europe and beyond. News is a highly competitive and ever-shifting field, but Euronews has what it takes to make the most of its product and reap the benefits of a broader impact on the global market,” he added.
About Grégory SAMAK
Grégory Samak began his career in 1998 with the specialised news channel ABC News, before moving on to AB Group. He became cabinet director for the chairman of the group, then head of the DTT project. During that time, he became Secretary General of the DTT Association and was then appointed managing director of the channel NT1. In the summer of 2005, he participated in the start-up of the specialised news channel BFM TV as deputy managing director in charge of broadcasting and administration. He was then appointed Secretary General of NextradioTV.
Grégory Samak graduated from Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Aix-en-Provence in 1995. He also holds a graduate degree in television and cinema from the Sorbonne and a master’s degree in Media from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce of Paris (ESCP-EAP).
8 May 2012
Starting on 8 May, euronews is broadcasting a series of six profiles of European inventors whose discoveries have revolutionized the world. This special weekly series is produced by euronews in partnership with the European Patent Office
Most of us usually know little or nothing about the products and technologies that improve our daily lives. While some may be mundane and, others can have a big impact, radically changing fundamental things like how we communicate and travel, or enhancing the environment we live in. Behind these innovations are pioneers working on exciting, imaginative new ideas.
In hi-tech, reporter Claudio Rocco focuses on six exceptional inventors, finding out what inspired them and discovering the secrets of their creations, as well as how they have revolutionised our lives.
Find out in hi-tech how…
- Bluetooth was invented by a team of scientists from theNetherlands.
- A Dutchman devised a solution for a better waste water treatment.
- A Frenchman developed a breakthrough treatment for Hepatitis B.
- A Danish researcher totally transformed internal hearing aid models.
- A German inventor created an artificial tropical climate with air cushions.
- And why you’ll no longer need electricity to recharge your batteries, thanks to a German engineer.
On the air starting 8 May 2012 and on catch-up TV on euronews.com: this new programme is produced in the 11 languages of the channel,* on www.euronews.com/programs/hi-tech/, and on iPhone, iPad and Android via the application euronews LIVE.
* Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Ukrainian.
Series produced by Claudio Rocco, euronews’ hi-tech journalist
Seven episodes of 4 minutes (six profiles and a report on the European Inventor Awards)
1st episode Tuesday 8th May at 20h50 CET. Schedule of upcoming episodes to be confirmed.
www.euronews.net
