iSpot, the cross-platform TV ad measurement company, has announced the appointment of Julie Van Ullen as its new President and Chief Revenue Officer. Reporting to CEO and Founder Sean Muller, Van Ullen will oversee a range of functions critical to organisational growth — including overseeing sales, marketing and customer success, driving media partnerships and business […]
Taylor Sheridan – the creator of some of Paramount’s most popular series including the likes of Yellowstone and Tulsa King – is reportedly leaving the network. The successful showrunner, 55, is said to have signed a deal to join NBCUniversal network once his contract with Paramount expires in 2028, according to multiple reports. Sheridan has […]
Nicola Lussana, former Managing Director of Publitalia ’80, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Seven.One Media effective immediately. Dr. Markus Messerer will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer and Lennart Harendza the role of Chief Revenue Officer. Both will remain in their roles as Managing Directors […]
ACT, the voice of European media, has announced that Klára Brachtlová, Deputy CEO & Chief External Affairs Officer of the CME Group, has been elected to the ACT Board of Directors. Brachtlová oversees the day-to-day operations of CME Group’s TV stations and streaming platforms across six Central and Eastern European markets, including Czechia, Slovakia, Romania […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) News Assembly has elected the next News Committee at its annual meeting in Naples, Italy. Drawn from a field of 18 candidates, the new leadership team will set the direction for the EBU’s news operations for the next two years. Incoming chair Pierre-Olivier Volet, Editor-in-Chief, TV News, SRG SSR, commented: […]
Tatxo Benet, Chairman and CEO of Mediapro, is stepping down from his role following an agreement with SouthWind, the group’s majority shareholder. Benet announced his departure to the company’s executive committees and all professionals across the group during a general meeting held at the Barcelona headquarters and streamed live to all other offices. Benet commented: […]
The BBC has appointed Juliet Njeri as Regional Director for Africa. The role will be based in the BBC’s regional hub for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. Responsible for both the BBC’s editorial output and operational matters across the continent, the Regional Director is tasked with leading the BBC’s priorities in the region and enhancing opportunities […]
Thomas Follin has been appointed Chief Diversification Officer, Canal+ Africa. Previously Chief Transformation, Data & AI Officer at CANAL+, he led structural transformations that strategically positioned the group to meet future challenges. In his new role, he will oversee Canal+’s overall diversification strategy across the African continent. He will report to David Mignot, CEO of […]
To no one’s surprise it has come to this: Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) isn’t working out and something must be done. To no one’s further surprise, no one knows what to do for the best. We have enjoyed reminiscing here before about the worst deal in history that was the takeover of Time Warner by […]
DAZN, the sports entertainment platform, has appointed Rebecca McCloy as Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). From November, McCloy will oversee global rights and acquisitions at the company, working with local teams, to fuel business growth through commercial initiatives that drive fan engagement. McCloy joins from DAZN’s Foxtel Group in Australia, where she has led commercial […]