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ImaginAsian Ent appoints Anil Srivatsa as senior VP
MUMBAI: ImaginAsian Entertainment, a newly formed media entertainment company providing cross-platform entertainment, recently appointed Anil Srivatsa as senior vice president of affiliate sales and operations.
Srivatsa will be based in New York and will oversee distribution, operations and advertising sales for ImaginAsian TV, the recently announced 24-hour Asian American television network. The announcement was made by ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. CEO Michael Hong.
Said Hong, It gives me great pleasure to bring Anil aboard. With his 14 years of media industry experience, he will make a fantastic addition to the ImaginAsian team as we seek out various distribution platforms for our Network.
Srivatsa previously served as head of marketing and public relations at RTV UK. As part of the management team, he was involved in new business development and strategic planning for the growth and financial structure of RTV UKs private placement offerings.
Prior to RTV, Srivatsa worked for Kelly Broadcasting Systems where he oversaw the creation and development of the Cricket Channel.
From 1994 to 1997, Srivatsa worked in production at Medstar Television as a researcher for a syndicated health information show. While there, he became head of production for the Cable Ace nominated documentary show Medical Detectives, which aired on The Learning Channel.
A graduate of the Masters program in Telecommunications at Kutztown University, Srivatsa also airs his own syndicated radio show, which he started in 1997 as a Masters thesis project. Currently, his show is the largest syndicated South Asian radio show in America, broadcasting in over 50 cities, in six markets, earning it a place in the Limca Book of Records.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
