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Patty Geneste
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Salling, Gurin replace Absolutely’s Geneste at FRAPA
The Format Recognition and Protection Association has replaced Patty Geneste as chair, with Nordic World…
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Nordic World’s Absolutely files for bankruptcy
Absolutely Independent, the Amsterdam-based formats business owned by Nordic World, has filed for bankruptcy in…
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Zodiak hires Nordic World sales exec
Nordic World is saying goodbye to another sales executive following the departure of Patty Geneste….
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Nordic World ‘disagreement’ leads to Geneste exit
Nordic World has terminated a consultancy agreement with Patty Geneste just weeks after completing a…
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What next in the Netherlands?
From Big Brother to The Voice via Deal or No Deal and Splash! Dutch producers…
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Nordic World set to buy Absolutely Independent
Scandinavian distributor Nordic World has reached a deal to buy Netherlands-based formats house Absolutely Independent….
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Sales chief exits Absolutely Independent
The sales and marketing director of Netherlands-based formats house Absolutely Independent is exiting the company…
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Viewpoint: Patty Geneste
Patty Geneste, chairman, FRAPA and CEO Absolutely Independent and Gertjan van Valen, marketing & sales…
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Absolutely rings up South Korea deal for The Phone
Absolutely has sold quiz format The Phone into South Korea. CJ Entertainment has picked up…