Amagi, the cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has announced the appointment of Sangeeta Chakraborty as its Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Chakraborty will lead all global go-to-market functions, including sales, customer success, marketing, services, and operations, to drive Amagi’s next phase of growth and customer impact. Chakraborty brings over […]

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the UK House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has suggested that production company Banijay and the BBC need to “raise their game” in terms of complaints processes following the publication of the investigation into the behaviour of TV presenter Gregg Wallace. “More than half of the allegations […]

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, […]

Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics’ media division, has promoted Lauren Barnett to Head of UK Sales. In her new role, Barnett will lead the UK sales team, leveraging Samsung’s data capabilities to unlock new opportunities for brands and agencies. The move comes as Samsung Ads strengthens its proposition in the advertising market, becoming […]

UKTV has announced that Richard Watsham, Chief Creative Officer at UKTV and Global Director of Acquisitions for BBC Studios/UKTV, will step down from his roles in September following a 14-year tenure in the business. Watsham joined UKTV as a Commissioning Editor in 2011 before being elevated to serve nine years as Director of Commissioning during […]