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Goldberger named GM of Editorial Content at BBC Studios

BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC Group, has appointed Ben Goldberger as General Manager and Executive Director of Editorial Content.   In this newly created role, Goldberger will be responsible for leading the content strategy and growing audiences for the BBC website and app globally, outside of the UK. Goldberger will oversee the […]

August 12, 2024

Fremantle promotes Durst

Fremantle has announced that Trey Durst has been promoted to Vice President of US Distribution for their International division. Durst originally joined the company in January 2022 serving as a Director within the division. During his time at Fremantle, he has negotiated for the distribution and monetisation of the company’s FAST channels and AVoD library […]

August 7, 2024

Bagchee named CNBC International President

CNBC has announced that Deep Bagchee has assumed the role of CNBC International President, effective immediately. Reporting to CNBC President KC Sullivan, Bagchee now leads CNBC International business operations across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America and will split his time between London and Singapore.  Bagchee joins CNBC from ITV where […]

August 5, 2024

Rhoenisch named CEO of ProSiebenSat.1’s Commerce & Ventures

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 […]

August 5, 2024

BBC Studios revamps Consumer Products & Licensing business

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 […]

July 31, 2024

Gallagher stepping down at AMC Networks

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 […]

July 31, 2024

SLR appoints Huntington to advisory board

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 […]

July 31, 2024

ESPN signs Raja to multi-year extension

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 […]

July 30, 2024

Bowley joins Chyron in UK, Nordics sales role

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 […]

July 30, 2024

Tomás joins ITV Studios Iberia

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 […]

July 29, 2024