The Walt Disney Studios has acquired rights to acclaimed British writer Katherine Rundell’s celebrated fantasy series, Impossible Creatures. The series which debuted in 2023 and is set in the fictional world of the Glimouria Archipelago, has quickly become a publishing phenomenon. The most recent installment, The Poisoned King, took the#1 position on the children’s book […]

S4C has announced the appointment of Tecwyn Davies as new Head of Streaming and Digital. Davies will lead S4C’s digital strategy as it extends beyond traditional broadcasting, expanding its digital presence as it moves towards becoming a digital-first service. Davies has a career spanning roles at the Six Nations Tournament, FIFA, the Premier League and […]

Little Dot Studios has expanded its partnership with production company and distributor, BIG Media, to launch a multi-platform digital strategy for its popular paranormal investigation franchise, Most Haunted. The multi-faceted, three-year partnership will see Little Dot Studios, an All3Media company, launch a new single-IP FAST channel, Most Haunted, dedicated to the Most Haunted and Most […]

Nielsen, the specialist in audience measurement, has announced a strategic collaboration with Adelaide to create a way to understand campaign effectiveness across reach and attention measurement. With this integration, Adelaide, a player in attention-based media quality measurement, becomes the latest company to join Nielsen’s Outcomes Marketplace within Nielsen ONE. Adelaide’s omnichannel metric AU, which measures […]

Mediawan Group, the independent European studio, has announced the relocation of its distribution leadership to London with the appointment of Sally Habbershaw as Chief Distribution Officer. Valérie Vleeschhouwer, CEO of Mediawan Rights, will support the implementation of this new organisation and work alongside Habbershaw throughout a transition period, ahead of her departure from the Group. Vleeschhouwer […]

Hearst Networks has announced the launch of Hearst Canvas, a new business venture to develop original, scalable content brands across digital, audio, and emerging platforms, focusing particularly on YouTube. As a 100 per cent-owned Hearst initiative, Hearst Canvas will be based in Hearst Networks’ London offices and will be operated by a dedicated team of […]

AppsFlyer, a specialist in marketing measurement, has announced the opening of its new London office as the company’s European, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) headquarters. The new space will house almost 70 employees, including 15 per cent global functions, 20 per cent regional EMEA leadership and functions (HR, Sales, Industry Leads, GM, Chief of Staff, […]

Swerve TV, the distributor and programmer of free live-streaming channels, has completed a deal with Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship for its 24/7 free women’s sports channel, Swerve Sports.  The channel has also secured distribution in the UK via The Roku Channel. Swerve Sports is adding access to Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball Championship’s all-star tournament.  […]

Qvest, a specialist in media-focused services, has appointed Klaus Böhm as Principal for Strategic Business Development and Jonathan Legal as Principal for France and Benelux. With these two additions, Qvest says it strengthens its capabilities to “advise media companies on digital transformation, drive innovation, and implement tailor-made solutions across Europe”. Böhm brings more than 30 […]