FreeWheel, the technology platform for the TV industry, has named Kris Magel as Head of Global Agency Partnerships. In this role, Magel will oversee agency collaborations – leading relationships and the company’s commercialisation structure for agency partnerships globally while working closely with the executive leadership team to identify and capitalise on revenue growth opportunities. He […]
Magnifi by VideoVerse, an AI-driven video technology company and video-editing SaaS platform, has announced the appointment of Ken Ruck as its new Vice President of Sales. With more than 22 years of experience in technology and media, Ruck will oversee Magnifi’s sales efforts across the US to help expand its market presence. Most recently, Ruck […]
It seems a bit unkind to refer to players in their 40s, 60s and 70s as nepo babies but, as they say in Hollywood: “whatever”. Is it just a coincidence that a third nepo has joined the fray – the never-ending fray – over who will win control of Paramount? Edgar Bronfman Jr – scion […]
WildEarth, the Nature Tech company, has announced the appointment of Marc Taback as its new Chief Sales Officer, effective September 1st. This strategic move is part of WildEarth’s growth strategy which is predicated on providing a unique environment for relevant brands and companies wanting to reach a targeted, dedicated and loyal community. Taback brings with […]
Eutelsat’s OneWeb division is to lose another CEO. The first departure was Neil Masterson, who departed on good terms at the end of 2023 as OneWeb was integrated into Eutelsat. However, his replacement Stephen Beynon is set to go less than a year after OneWeb’s absorption with Eutelsat. Beynon was appointed CEO of OneWeb (and […]
Mitre Studios, Ant and Dec’s TV and digital production company, has announced Gemma Nightingale’s promotion to Head of Entertainment. Mitre Studios Managing Director, Ed Sleeman, commented: “Gemma has played key roles on all of Ant and Dec’s Entertainment shows for over a decade and she also has a brilliant development mind. There is therefore no […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that Kathleen Finch, Chairman and CEO of US Networks, has decided to retire after 25 years witn the company. Upon Finch’s retirement at the end of the year, the US Networks business will be led by Channing Dungey, Warner Bros Television Group Chairman and CEO. “There is no one […]
PwC UK has appointed Ben Bird as the new Media and Entertainment sector leader in its TMT practice. Bird, who joined PwC 18 months ago as Partner in its Operational Restructuring business, has over 16 years experience leading operational improvements to media firms. Before joining PwC, Bird was a Partner at consultancy firm Vendigital where […]
TMT Insights, a provider of consulting, implementation services, and operations software for the media and entertainment (M&E) industry, has announced the appointment of Nav Khangura as VP of Sales and Business Development. He will be responsible for expanding TMT’s footprint across EMEA, focusing on accelerating the company’s market presence and driving sales growth across its […]
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and one of Google’s earliest employees, has died aged 56. Her husband, Dennis Troper, broke the news in a Facebook post, writing on August 10th: “It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Susan Wojcicki passing. My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five […]