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Roku appoints new ad execs

Roku has announced that Sarah Harms and Sal Candela will join the company as Vice President of Advertising Marketing and Vice President, Global Agency Partnerships, respectively. Harms will report to Jay Askinasi, SVP, Head of Global Media Revenue & Growth, and Candela will report to Kristina Shepard, VP, Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships. Both will […]

June 5, 2024

Ezpeleta named CEO of The Mediapro Studio

Mediapro has announced the appointment of Marta Ezpeleta to the position of CEO of The Mediapro Studio as of January 1st 2025, at which time Laura Fernández Espeso will step into the role of CEO of the group, while Javier Esteban replaces Ezpeleta to become the new International Director of TMS. Ezpeleta boasts an extensive […]

June 5, 2024

Ateliere names Sarmiento VP Sales and Business EMEA

Ateliere Creative Technologies, the software solutions company, has announced that Eugene Sarmiento has joined Ateliere as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Sarmiento’s past roles have included leadership positions at Operative, Salesforce, and Ericsson. With established industry relationships at all levels in customer and partner organisations, […]

June 5, 2024

Bandicoot appoints Head of Digital

Scottish indie Bandicoot Scotland, a joint venture with global production group Argonon, has announced the appointment of Nick Johns as Head of Digital in a newly created role to capitalise on a growing range of digital and cross-platform opportunities. The role will see Johns working on digital-first opportunities for the indie as well as overseeing […]

June 5, 2024

Two Brothers makes key promotions and hires

Two Brothers Pictures, founded by writers and showrunners Harry and Jack Williams in 2014, have announced expansions to its scripted team as the production company heads into its tenth year. Executive Producer, Sarah Hammond has stepped up as Chief Creative Officer and Michael Latif into the role of Chief Operating Officer. Both working alongside Head […]

June 5, 2024

Pessin named BritBox International CMO

Diana Pessin has been named Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for BritBox International, the streaming service that brings the best of British television and culture to viewers around the world. Pessin, who originally joined BritBox as SVP, Global Marketing in 2023, will now oversee all marketing, including brand marketing and creative, title campaigns, partner and growth […]

June 4, 2024

BBFC names Dale Chief Technology and Product Officer

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has announced the appointment of Paul Dale as its Chief Technology and Product Officer. He will join the BBFC’s Executive Leadership Team and will lead the organisation’s AI Product and Development Team, playing a crucial role in delivering the BBFC’s AI projects. Dale began working with the BBFC […]

June 3, 2024

Hyperoptic makes senior hires

Hyperoptic, UK alternative full fibre broadband provider, has announced the appointment of four new key members to its leadership team. Joining the company are Robert Osborne as Director of Enterprise Architecture, Robert Baynes as Technical Operations Director, Michele Hanson as Head of Security, and Mike Bywater as Software Development Director. Since the appointment of Duncan […]

June 3, 2024

Mediapro Studio names US, Canada team

The Mediapro Studio US / Canada -the North American business unit has established its Los Angeles-based leadership team with the new hires of Erika Kennair as Head of Scripted Content and Pam Healey as Head of Unscripted Content reporting to Juan (JC) Acosta, Head of The Mediapro Studio US / Canada. In their new roles, […]

May 31, 2024

Moonbug appoints Holt as Americas MD

Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, has announced the appointment of Courtney Holt as the company’s new Managing Director, Americas. Holt will lead the commercial teams in North America responsible for bringing the likes of CoComelon, Blippi and other Moonbug brands to families in the region. Holt will report to René Rechtman, founder and CEO […]

May 31, 2024