To address the group’s development plans and “strengthen the synergies” between the various Canal+ regions (now operating in 52 countries), Maxime Saada, CEO of Canal+, has extended the undertakings of the Management Board. Jacques du Puy, Amandine Ferré and Anna Marsh have also taken on new responsibilities as outlined: Du Puy, Member of the Management […]
Madhive, the unified operating system for local media, has announced the appointment of industry veterans Michael Kim as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Laura Colona as Chief of Staff. “With the local media landscape evolving rapidly, we’re focused on building the team and technology to lead this transformation,” said Spencer Potts, CEO of Madhive. “Michael […]
FitTech company WithU has announced that it will assume full ownership of its Mvmnt brand, formerly operated as a joint venture with Sky. The move will mark the beginning of the global expansion of Mvmnt, as WithU targets the growing digital fitness market in new territories. Launched in 2022, Mvmnt was created as a result […]
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that cable TV pioneer Dr John C Malone has decided not to stand for re-election to the Company’s Board of Directors and will be transitioning to the role of Chair Emeritus, effective upon the expiration of his term at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As Chair Emeritus, Malone […]
The French state is considering a major strategic investment in Eutelsat. A report from French newspaper Le Monde – wholly unconfirmed – suggests that Eutelsat needs to find around €4 billion of extra funding to maintain its OneWeb fleet of 650 satellite, now seen as the only viable alternate to Elon Musk’s Starlink, as well […]
Whale TV, the independent TV operating system maker, has announced the appointment of Michael Wang to its Board of Directors. Wang, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in media and technology, will also serve as Chair of the company’s newly formed Strategic Partnership Committee. Wang joins Whale TV following a 12-year tenure […]
Prime Video has expanded Kelly Day’s role following the recent surprise departure of Jennifer Salke. Day, who joined Prime Video in 2022, will take on Prime Video’s international originals, in addition to her current duties as VP of Prime Video International. The division was previously led by James Farrell who also recently departed the company, […]
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has announced that Sam Barnett, the current CEO of MBC, has been appointed as CME’s Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1st. Mike Sneesby will replace Barnett at MBC. “I’m very happy to welcome Sam to CME. After conducting a thorough succession process, we are confident that Sam’s global expertise and […]
Ahead of Viaplay Group’s Annual General Meeting on May 13th, the Viaplay Group Nomination Committee has proposed the re-election of Andrea Gisle Joosen, Erik Forsberg, Katarina Bonde, Maxime Saada, Jacques du Puy, Anna Bäck, Didier Stoessel, and Annica Witschard as members of the Board of Directors, and the re-election of Simon Duffy (pictured) as Chair […]
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE Supervisory Board has announced that Maria Kyriacou will be proposed as a candidate for election to the company’s Supervisory Board at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28th, alongside Dr Katrin Burkhardt and Simone Scettri who are up for re-election. If elected, Kyriacou is also standing for appointment by the […]