Tim Rhoenisch has been appointed as the new CEO of the Commerce & Ventures segment of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE with imediate effect. He assumes this position in addition to his role as CFO, which he has held since May 2022. The previous CEO, Friedrich Thoma, is leaving the company by mutual agreement. Rhoenisch joined the […]

BBC Studios Brands & Licensing has announced the appointment of Nicki Sheard as CEO, Brands & Licensing as the BBC Studios division sets a new global approach to its Consumer Products & Licensing business, with the creation of two distinct global teams. BBC Studios says the new setup will “allow the creation of a global […]

AMC Networks has announced that Jamie Gallagher, the company’s long-time General Counsel and EVP, will retire at the end of the year following more than 16 years of service. Throughout his tenure, Gallagher has been a cornerstone of the AMC Networks leadership team, guiding the company through significant chapters in its evolution, including taking the […]

Matthew Huntington is joining the advisory board of the Service List Registry (SLR) to support its mission to simplify how people view television and video. SLR provides a global online platform that enables media providers to announce their services and programmes, allowing viewers to discover them through compatible devices, displays and applications. Huntington was previously […]

ESPN has signed Social & Digital Talent and Strategist Omar Raja to a new, multi-year contract where he will remain a driving force of ESPN’s social media strategy and will continue as the voice behind ESPN’s SportsCenter Instagram. “I’m thrilled to continue my journey with ESPN. From epic TikTok highlights to unforgettable Instagram and YouTube […]

Chyron has announced the appointment of Adam Bowley as Regional Sales Director for the UK and Nordics. Bowley comes to Chyron with over 23 years of experience in the industry, having worked across various roles in sports broadcasting, motion graphics, and strategic management. His background includes time spent as a graphics operator and designer at […]

Spanish Entertainment Executive, Hugo Tomás, has been appointed Executive Producer, Non-Scripted Programmes, ITV Studios Iberia. He joins the company on September 1st and will report directly to Nathalie Garcia, CEO. In his new role, Tomás will lead on the adaptation of ITV Studios’ reality, factual, dating and game show formats, such as Come Dine With […]

Ministerial briefs have been finalised at the UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, as follows: The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Overall responsibility for strategy and policy across the department Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister for Creative Industries, Arts, and Tourism: Arts and Libraries Creative Industries Museums […]

Rupert Murdoch is said to be in a secret legal battle pitting  him and his heir apparent, Lachlan, against three of his other children, according to The New York Times. Rupert Murdoch, 93, is wants to secure Lachlan’s control of the remaining New Corp empire by changing the terms of a family trust that would […]

BBC Studios has named Zai Bennett as new CEO and Chief Creative Officer for its global content-making division BBC Studios Productions. Bennett’s remit – which will span the company’s UK and international production units (including the world-renowned Natural History Unit), owned labels and invested indies across its Global Entertainment, Factual, Scripted, Kids & Family and […]