Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that Robert Gibbs has been appointed Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer. In this newly created role, he will oversee WBD’s corporate and business communications as well as public affairs. An experienced and proven communications and public policy leader, Gibbs will officially assume the role on August 5th and […]
The 30th EBU Technical Assembly has elected a new Technical Committee and Chair at its annual meeting, which this year was hosted by Italian broadcaster Rai in Naples. Michael Eberhard, CTO of German EBU member organisation ARD/SWR, was elected Chair of the Technical Committee, taking over from Michael Nugent (ERT), who led the TC from […]
Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the multi-platform media company, has announced that Rob Kligman has been named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Anthem Sports Group, effective immediately. He will report to Anthony Cicione, President of Anthem Sports Group. With nearly three decades of experience in mainstream sports for some of the world’s most recognisable brands, Kligman […]
Ant and Dec’s Mitre Studios has announced the appointment of Nadia Afiari as their new Director of Production. In the newly created role, Afiari will be responsible for production budgets, schedules and delivery of all productions across both digital and television output. She will also be working alongside the MD ensuing the overall financial health […]
Liberty Global is to acquire shares held by Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) in the electric car racing series Formula E. The acquisition of shares held by WBD will, on completion, bring Liberty Global’s total share of ownership in Formula E to 65 per cent and mean that Liberty Global will take a controlling interest in […]
Veritone, a specialist in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, has announced that entertainment technology executive Michael Keithley, the former CIO of United Talent Agency and CIO/CTO of CAA, has been elected to its Board of Directors. Keithley brings to the board a wealth of experience and expertise in emerging technologies, entertainment, cybersecurity, customer experience and […]
BBC Studios has announced Devina Seth as Brand Partnerships Director within their Global Digital Brands team. Her appointment is the latest within the growing division as they continue to expand their digital advertising offering with a particular focus on social video advertising and social-first branded entertainment to clients and advertisers. Seth’s previous roles include stints […]
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced the appointment of Leila Loumi as VP Licensing. Loumi will be responsible for executing Banijay Rights’ licensing and merchandising strategy across Banijay Entertainment’s key brands, which includes MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, Rogue Heroes, Simon’s Cat, Deal or No Deal, Big Brother […]
AudienceXpress, the Comcast-owned ad buying platform, has named advertising and technology industry veteran Scott Collins as Head of US Commercial Sales and Operations. In this role, Collins will oversee all aspects of AudienceXpress’ US business, including management of advertising sales and revenue, business operations, and inventory optimisation. He will be based in New York and […]
Verasity, a protocol and product layer blockchain platform, has appointed veteran technology-focused lawyer, Mark Firth, as CEO of Verasity, and of VeraViews, Verasity’s open-ledger advertising ecosystem that prevents ad fraud. Firth will be responsible for leading the next stage of VeraViews’ expansion as it continues to develop its ad stack and advertising ecosystem – which […]