Fremantle has appointed Fran Denny as VP Commercial, Global Drama reporting to Seb Shorr, COO Global Drama, Fremantle. In this newly created role Denny will work closely with Shorr on the commercial operations of the Global Drama team, leading on deal making for our first look producers, supporting the broader group film strategy, and sourcing […]
Media Excel, a specialist in real-time video solutions, has announced the appointment of Matthew Goldman to its Technical Advisory Board. Goldman, currently Vice President of Strategic & Technical Initiatives at Sinclair, has been a trailblazer in developing digital television systems. Among his notable achievements are contributions to the MPEG-2 Systems standard, co-developing the ATSC Programme […]
Mediagenix, a specialist in software solutions for content strategy, content value management, and content scheduling, has announced the appointment of Bruno Langlais as Business Development Manager for North America. With over 25 years of experience driving sales strategy in the media and entertainment industry, Langlais will play a key role in further positioning Mediagenix as […]
XR Extreme Reach, the technology company, has named Blair Robertson as its new Chief Product Officer. Robertson will focus on advancing XR’s global solutions for brands, broadcasters and streaming platforms, and studios worldwide—transforming the future of creative distribution and ad intelligence. Powered by AI and its advertising data intelligence platform, XR delivers creative content to […]
Antenna Group, the international media, content and entertainment organisation, has appointed Henning Tewes as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st 2025. With experience in television and new digital platforms, Henning brings business insight, having held multiple executive positions in the media and entertainment industry. Before joining Antenna, he led several companies and divisions of […]
BAFTA has announced the appointment of Lee Walters as the new chair of the arts charity’s branch in Wales BAFTA Cymru; a volunteer position to help steer and shape BAFTA’s activity in Wales. He succeeds BAFTA Cymru presenter Angharad Mair in the role, who chaired BAFTA Cymru for nine years. BAFTA Cymru was established over […]
Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the multi-platform media company, has announced that Carlos Silva has been named President of Anthem Sports Group – overseeing the growth, development, and distribution of Anthem properties including TNA Wrestling, the all-female MMA organisation Invicta Fighting Championships, and global streaming media channel Fight Network. In this role, Silva will report directly […]
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, announces the appointment of Fabio Souza as 3SS Head of Latin America. Effective immediately, Souza will lead the company’s activities in the region from his base in Sao Paolo. He will oversee all aspects of the […]
Samba TV, a specialist in AI technology for media analytics, has announced two strategic additions to its leadership team. Josh Jacobs has joined the company as chief product officer, and Monte Lutz has been appointed chief marketing officer. These industry executives bring decades of experience in ad tech, programmatic innovation, brand marketing, and transformation to […]
UKTV has appointed Emma Tibbetts as its new Director of Programming for Drama, as it finalises changes to the structure of its programming team in line with plans to integrate its linear and VoD divisions to deliver on its digital first and audience-led strategy. Reporting to Chief Programming Officer Steve North, Tibbetts will be responsible […]