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Bortis named Ateliere CEO

Ateliere Creative Technologies, the GenAI media software solutions company, has announced that Dan Goman has stepped down as CEO and David Bortis, Ateliere’s SVP of Operations, will assume the role of interim CEO effective immediately. Bortis, a key shareholder, has been with Ateliere for a decade and plays a key role in scaling the company’s […]

April 17, 2025

LG Ad Solutions names Evans SVP Head of US Sales

LG Ad Solutions, the specialist in connected TV and cross-screen advertising, has announced the appointment of Mike Evans as Senior Vice President, Head of US Sales. Evans brings more than two decades of experience in digital media and advertising technology to the role, having held leadership roles at companies including Oracle, Xaxis, TURN, MediaMath and […]

April 17, 2025

Evans preferred S4C Chair candidate

Delyth Evans is the Government’s preferred candidate for the S4C Chair, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced. Evans started her career as a journalist at HTV Wales, working on the flagship current affairs programme Y Byd ar Bedwar for British Welsh-language free-to-air television channel S4C. She subsequently worked as a reporter on BBC Radio […]

April 16, 2025By Colin Mann

Canal+ expands duties of Management Board

To address the group’s development plans and “strengthen the synergies” between the various Canal+ regions (now operating in 52 countries), Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+, has extended the undertakings of the Management Board. Jacques du Puy, Amandine Ferré and Anna Marsh have also taken on new responsibilities as outlined: Du Puy, Member of the Management […]

April 16, 2025

Madhive adds to leadership team

Madhive, the unified operating system for local media, has announced the appointment of industry veterans Michael Kim as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Laura Colona as Chief of Staff. “With the local media landscape evolving rapidly, we’re focused on building the team and technology to lead this transformation,” said Spencer Potts, CEO of Madhive. “Michael […]

April 16, 2025

Sky’s Griffith joins WithU to expand Mvmnt

FitTech company WithU has announced that it will assume full ownership of its Mvmnt brand, formerly operated as a joint venture with Sky. The move will mark the beginning of the global expansion of Mvmnt, as WithU targets the growing digital fitness market in new territories. Launched in 2022, Mvmnt was created as a result […]

April 15, 2025

Malone stepping down from WBD Board

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that cable TV pioneer Dr John C Malone has decided not to stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors and will be transitioning to the role of Chair Emeritus, effective upon the expiration of his term at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As Chair Emeritus, Malone […]

April 11, 2025By Colin Mann

France to bail out Eutelsat?

The French state is considering a major strategic investment in Eutelsat. A report from French newspaper Le Monde – wholly unconfirmed – suggests that Eutelsat needs to find around €4 billion of extra funding to maintain its OneWeb fleet of 650 satellite, now seen as the only viable alternate to Elon Musk’s Starlink, as well […]

April 10, 2025By Chris Forrester

Whale TV appoint Netflix’s Wang to Board of Directors

Whale TV, the independent TV operating system maker, has announced the appointment of Michael Wang to its Board of Directors. Wang, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in media and technology, will also serve as Chair of the company’s newly formed Strategic Partnership Committee. Wang joins Whale TV following a 12-year tenure […]

April 10, 2025

Day leads Prime Video international originals

Prime Video has expanded Kelly Day’s role following the recent surprise departure of Jennifer Salke. Day, who joined Prime Video in 2022, will take on Prime Video’s international originals, in addition to her current duties as VP of Prime Video International. The division was previously led by James Farrell who also recently departed the company, […]

April 8, 2025