Dubravko Merlić
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Dubravko Merlić is a Croatia
n television journalist, producer
and author, known for his work as a reporter, editor and anchor on Croatian national television
. He is a winner of the 2007 Rose d'Or
award for The Pyramid
, a competitive talk show
created by Castor Multimedia, a TV production company of which Merlić is currently the CEO.
. He graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb in 1983, with a degree in literature, and taught Croatian language and literature in an elementary school in Retkovec from 1984 to 1986. In 1987 he started his journalistic career with Radio Sljeme.
(HRT). From 1990 to 1991 he was an editor and anchor of HRT2
news.
From 1992 to 1996 Merlić was the editor and anchor of Slikom na sliku, an evening current events show that earned him the 1995 Journalist of the Year award from the Croatian Journalists' Association
. Its concept was to show news segments from other television stations from the region, which generated high ratings, but proved politically controversial during wartime
. Slikom na sliku was under constant political pressure until its cancellation in 1996, which was, according to Merlić, initiated by the Office of the President Franjo Tuđman. After the cancellation, Merlić spent nearly two years without any assignments, while being still employed by the Croatian Radiotelevision.
For a while he also worked as the chief editor of the News and Current Events Programming at Croatian Television.
In 2003 he founded the independent production company Castor Multimedia, whose main aim is the creation of original multimedia content, with special emphasis on the development of TV formats.
His show “The Pyramid” was recognized with the “Rose d'Or” award for the best show in 2007. “The Pyramid” was broadcast in 8 countries.
In 2009 Merlić became a member of the Croatian jury Supertalent
, which is the Croatian version of the licensed show Got Talent.
. In June 2003, he established Castor Multimedia. In October 2004, he launched the show The Pyramid. In October 2005, he launched the show Counter Angle
. In September 2007, he launched the show Stanje nacije.
with a BA in Croatian language and literature.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n television journalist, producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
and author, known for his work as a reporter, editor and anchor on Croatian national television
Croatian Radiotelevision
Croatian Radiotelevision is a Croatian public broadcasting company. It operates several radio and television channels, over a domestic transmitter network as well as satellite...
. He is a winner of the 2007 Rose d'Or
Rose d'Or
The Rose d’Or is one of the most important international festivals in entertainment television. It was founded in Montreux in 1961 and has taken place in Lucerne since 2004. Producers, executives from independent and public service broadcasters and heads of production companies from over 40...
award for The Pyramid
The Pyramid (Croatian TV series)
The Pyramid is a weekly Croatian television series, co-produced by Croatian Radiotelevision and Castor Multimedia. Essentially a talk show, it also has a competitive element. In each 60 minute episode, three prominent public figures from different walks of life give their views and debate on five...
, a competitive talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
created by Castor Multimedia, a TV production company of which Merlić is currently the CEO.
Early life
Dubravko Merlić was born in 1960 in ZagrebZagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
. He graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb in 1983, with a degree in literature, and taught Croatian language and literature in an elementary school in Retkovec from 1984 to 1986. In 1987 he started his journalistic career with Radio Sljeme.
Television career
In 1990 Merlić left radio and moved to Television Zagreb, now Croatian RadiotelevisionCroatian Radiotelevision
Croatian Radiotelevision is a Croatian public broadcasting company. It operates several radio and television channels, over a domestic transmitter network as well as satellite...
(HRT). From 1990 to 1991 he was an editor and anchor of HRT2
HRT2
HRT 2 is a Croatian public mainstream TV channel, operated by Croatian Radiotelevision . Its line-up focuses mainly on entertainment, although it also broadcasts films and documentaries.-News shows:...
news.
From 1992 to 1996 Merlić was the editor and anchor of Slikom na sliku, an evening current events show that earned him the 1995 Journalist of the Year award from the Croatian Journalists' Association
Croatian Journalists' Association
The Croatian Journalists' Association is a Croatian association based in Zagreb aimed at promoting freedom of the press and free speech in journalism....
. Its concept was to show news segments from other television stations from the region, which generated high ratings, but proved politically controversial during wartime
Yugoslav wars
The Yugoslav Wars were a series of wars, fought throughout the former Yugoslavia between 1991 and 1995. The wars were complex: characterized by bitter ethnic conflicts among the peoples of the former Yugoslavia, mostly between Serbs on the one side and Croats and Bosniaks on the other; but also...
. Slikom na sliku was under constant political pressure until its cancellation in 1996, which was, according to Merlić, initiated by the Office of the President Franjo Tuđman. After the cancellation, Merlić spent nearly two years without any assignments, while being still employed by the Croatian Radiotelevision.
For a while he also worked as the chief editor of the News and Current Events Programming at Croatian Television.
In 2003 he founded the independent production company Castor Multimedia, whose main aim is the creation of original multimedia content, with special emphasis on the development of TV formats.
His show “The Pyramid” was recognized with the “Rose d'Or” award for the best show in 2007. “The Pyramid” was broadcast in 8 countries.
In 2009 Merlić became a member of the Croatian jury Supertalent
Supertalent
Supertalent is a talent show that is a Croatian license version of the British popular talent show Got Talent whose authors are Simon Cowell and Ken Warwick....
, which is the Croatian version of the licensed show Got Talent.
Projects
From 1990 to 1991 he worked on Channel 2 News. From 1992 to 1996 he worked on “Slikom na sliku”. From 1998 to 1999 he worked on “Jedan plus jedan”. From 2000 to 2001 he worked as the head of the news program "HTV". From 2001 to 2003 he worked as the director of corporate communications for PlivaPliva
Pliva d.d. is a Croatian pharmaceutical company, based in Zagreb, Croatia. One of the world's largest producers of generic Adderall, it has seen drastic increases in revenue with an increasing number of patients being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder . It is the largest pharmaceutical...
. In June 2003, he established Castor Multimedia. In October 2004, he launched the show The Pyramid. In October 2005, he launched the show Counter Angle
Counter Angle
Kontraplan was a talk show broadcast live on Croatian Radiotelevision between 2005 and 2007.Its unique feature was that each guest was located in a separate studio set at a location which defined their background, such as their office or home...
. In September 2007, he launched the show Stanje nacije.
Awards
In 1995, he was named the Journalist of the Year by the Croatian Journalists’ Association. In 2005, he was awarded the INPUT 2005 award by the San Francisco The Pyramid. In 2007, he was awarded the Rose d’Or (Golden Rose) for best show for The Pyramid.Education
In 1983, he graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of ZagrebUniversity of Zagreb
The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
with a BA in Croatian language and literature.
Sources
- Index.hrIndex.hrIndex.hr is an internet-only Croatian daily tabloid launched in November 2002 and based in Zagreb. The news site covers politics, business, sports, show business, and features columns covering everything from gossip to political commentary....
, "HTV uzvraća udarac: Vraćaju se Željka Ogresta i Dubravko Merlić", 19 October 2004 - Radić, Ela, "Željka Ogresta: Jedva su me nagovorili da vodim 'Piramidu'", NacionalNacional (weekly)Nacional is a Croatian weekly newsmagazine published in Zagreb.-History:Nacional was started in 1995 by Denis Kuljiš, Ivo Pukanić and other journalists dissatisfied with the editorial policies of Croatian weekly newspaper Globus. Both publications were hostile to the ruling HDZ government...
, 5 May 2007 - SupertalentSupertalentSupertalent is a talent show that is a Croatian license version of the British popular talent show Got Talent whose authors are Simon Cowell and Ken Warwick....
, "Dubravko Merlić član žirija u Supertalentu Nove TV", 6 November 2009 - Author of concept: Dubravko Merlić
External links
- Dubravko Merlić on www.pyramid-show.tv
- Castor Multimedia