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Central European Media Enterprises and Ronald S. Lauder to Receive the 2006 International Emmy® Directorate Award
June 14, 2006, New York
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today the recipient of the International Emmy® Directorate Award, which will be presented at the 34th International Emmy® Awards on November 20, 2006 in New York City.
The International Emmy® Directorate Award will be presented to Central European Media Enterprises (CME) and its Founder and Chairman Ronald S. Lauder for pioneering the development of independent television broadcasting in Central and Eastern Europe. The Award is given to organizations or individuals in management, administration, engineering, news, programming, and/or international relations for their outstanding contributions, over a period of time, to the arts and sciences of international television.
"CME was one of the first media companies to enter Central and Eastern Europe after the fall of communism. It participated in building independent media in formerly communist countries and in the process became a financial success, as well,” said International Academy President & CEO, Bruce L. Paisner, also President of Hearst Entertainment. “The International Academy is very pleased to recognize the achievements of CME and its Founder and Chairman, Ronald S. Lauder with our 2006 Directorate Award."
“On behalf of everyone at CME I would like to thank the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for this prestigious award,” said CME Founder and Chairman Ronald S. Lauder. “Since our founding we have been committed to the people of the recently democratized nations of Central and Eastern Europe, providing world class news and entertainment through our independent television stations. Our belief in the people of the region is exemplified in our business strategy which is based on working closely with local partners and placing an emphasis on locally produced programming. CME’s success has been and will continue to be directly related to the tremendous efforts of our local employees and the support of our viewers, making this award a reflection of the courage and strength of all the people of Central and Eastern Europe.”
CME is a TV broadcasting company with leading networks in six Central and Eastern European countries reaching an aggregate of approximately 82 million people. The Company’s television stations are located in Croatia (NOVA TV), Czech Republic (TV NOVA, Galaxie Sport), Romania (PRO TV, Acasa, PRO Cinema), Slovakia (Markíza), Slovenia (POP TV, Kanal A) and Ukraine (Studio 1+1, Studio 1+1 International, Gravis). CME is traded on the NASDAQ and the Prague Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CETV”.
Founded in 1969, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is the largest organization of global broadcasters, with members from nearly 70 countries and over 400 companies. The Academy was chartered with a mission to recognize excellence in television programming produced outside of the United States, and it presents the International Emmy® Award to programs in fourteen categories: Arts Programming; Best Performance by an Actor; Best Performance by an Actress; Breaking News; Children & Young People; Comedy; Continuing News Coverage; Documentary; Drama Series; Interactive Channel, Interactive Program, Interactive Service, Non-Scripted Entertainment and TV Movie/Mini-Series.
The Academy is a unique, independent organization including the world's top television and media leaders who come together to exchange ideas, discuss common issues and promote new strategies for the future development of quality global television programming. Each year, the Academy produces the International Emmy® World Television Festival and the International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York City. The Festival features programming from around the world, and presentations and panels from international producers and directors. The International Emmy® Awards Gala attracts over 1,100 international figures in broadcast, entertainment and media. More information can be found online at www.iemmys.tv.
For additional information, please contact:
Romana Tomasova
Director of Corporate Communications
Central European Media Enterprises
+44 (0)20 7430 5357
romana.tomasova@cme-net.com
