News Broadcasting
Sony Pictures Television International promotes Kim Hatamiya to executive VP Marketin
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has promoted Kim Hatamiya to executive vice president marketing.
Based at SPTI’s headquarters in Culver City, California, Hatamiya heads marketing for the division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) that oversees all television and on-demand businesses outside the United States.
The announcement was made today by SPTI president Michael Grindon, to whom she reports, according to an official release.
“Since joining SPTI, Kim has overseen the marketing team brilliantly and become an integral part of my senior group of direct reports, whose counsel and management expertise have helped lead SPTI to continued record revenues, profitability and new business ventures,” said Grindon.
As head of marketing for SPTI Hatamiya will oversee all marketing activities outside of the US for all SPTI business lines, including the distribution of feature film and television product to broadcasters, digital content providers and mobile carriers; international networks; and local language production.
Hatamiya’s oversight includes all strategic marketing, advertising, publicity, talent relations, promotions, on-air and off-air creative services, interactive and Internet marketing, and research. Hatamiya joined SPTI in April 2003 as senior vice president, marketing.
Prior to joining SPTI, she served as senior VP and general manager of television and film for Los Angeles-based Mindrocket Media/JP Kids, Inc., an independent multi-platform children’s and family media company, informs an official release.
Previously, Hatamiya was working at Passport New Media, Inc. in Los Angeles, Fox Kids Worldwide, where she was responsible for launching Fox Kids U.K. and Fox Kids Latin America.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
