The FBI’s Atlanta Field Office has announced the seizure of several online criminal marketplaces providing pirated versions of popular video games. In addition to the seizure, the FBI has dismantled the infrastructure of these websites. For more than four years, the websites contained pirated copies of highly anticipated video games days or weeks before their […]
Nippon Television Music, the music publishing arm of Japan’s leading multi-platform entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV and a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, has announced the appointment of Kako Kuwahara as its new President and CEO. She replaces Akihiro Shimizu, who has been appointed as President of Tipness, also a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, that […]
MarketCast, a technology and data-enabled market research and analytics firm, has announced current Co-President Amy Fenton has been elevated to the position of CEO, effective immediately. Fenton has over 30+ years in the media industry. Prior to joining MarketCast nearly three years ago, she held senior leadership roles at top firms, such as Nielsen, Ipsos […]
Los Angeles and London-based management and production company 42 has tapped former FilmNation TV UK executive Martin Rakusen as Chief Operating Officer. Effective immediately, Rakusen is responsible for running 42’s operations and business development globally, in addition to having oversight of business affairs and production across its portfolio. Rakusen will be based in 42’s London […]
Mediaocean, a partner for omnichannel advertising, has announced key leadership promotions at Prisma, the platform for integrated media buying, optimisation and execution. The company has elevated Drew Kane and Stephanie Dorman to support Prisma’s global expansion and product innovation. Kane will serve as Chief Product Officer, and Dorman as Chief Operating Officer, both reporting to […]
Nielsen, the specialist in audience measurement, data and analytics, has appointed Richard Pacheco as head of global partnerships. In this role, Pacheco will seek to maintain and build new partnerships with companies across the ad tech ecosystem, as well as ensuring that Nielsen’s partnerships drive innovation and better business outcomes for marketers globally. He will […]
Content Kings hasannounced the appointment of Nicki Gottlieb as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). With nearly 25 years in the Independent Production sector, Gottlieb is a specialist in high-volume, returning series and spent over a decade running her own indie, Brown Bob. Her credits include Inside the Ambulance, hit true crime shows like Fraud Squad and Moment of Proof, […]
Eutelsat has announced that the UK is to participate in the contemplated capital increase announced by Eutelsat on June 19th. This additional participation from another key reference shareholder will increase the total amount to be raised to €1.5 billion. His Majesty’s Government, via The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology of the UK […]
Mediapro, the Spanish audiovisual production and TV rights management company chaired by Tatxo Benet, has filed a lawsuit against its co-founder and former managing partner Jaume Roures, accusing him of misappropriation for refusing to transfer ownership of one of the group’s subsidiaries, Versatil Cinema. The lawsuit is a definitive break between Benet and Roures – […]
The acquisition of Intelsat by SES has been cleared by Federal law enforcement officials. However, this clearance does not yet apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The clearance comes from Team Telecom – which comprises officials from the Departments of Defence, Justice and Homeland Security, plus other US agencies. The decision comes with some […]