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Wilson named Grass Valley CEO

Grass Valley has announced the appointment of Jon Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wilson, the company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer, will lead Grass Valley into its next phase of growth as part of a strategic plan that has been in place since he was brought into the company in late […]

April 7, 2025

Ferris appointed MD at Racecourse Media Group

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has appointed Russell Ferris to the new role of Managing Director. Ferris, currently CEO of Weatherbys, will be joining RMG on August 18th. In his new rolee can count on more than 20 years of senior management and directorial experience in the racing industry, including as Managing Director of Limerick Racecourse […]

April 2, 2025

Levy joining WBD Board of Directors

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that it intends to add Anton Levy as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. His addition follows a comprehensive search process led by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Levy is currently an Advisory Director at General […]

April 1, 2025

Leclercq appointed Chair of DTG Distribution Group

The Digital TV Group (DTG) has appointed Xavier Leclercq, Vice President of Business Development at Broadpeak, as the new Chair of its national Distribution Working Group. The group plays a pivotal role in exploring and championing innovative approaches to UK digital media distribution – whether via broadcast, IP, mobile or hybrid delivery. As audiences increasingly […]

April 1, 2025

MPA hires Barriteau as VP of Content Protection for APAC

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has hired Dawn Barriteau as Vice President of Content Protection for the APAC region. She joins the MPA after more than two decades with the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division, where she most recently served as Regional Attaché in the US Embassy in Singapore. Barriteau starts the role immediately […]

April 1, 2025

DPP appoints Craig to board

The DPP, the international network for media and technology, has appointed Margaret Craig, veteran tech CEO and international business leader, as its newest board member. Craig brings with her a wealth of C-Suite and board experience from a variety of global technology and service providers. She has a broad and deep understanding of the Media […]

April 1, 2025

Bell Media hires Snapchat’s McGowan

Bell Media has appointed Matt McGowan to the newly created position of Senior Vice-President, Business Solutions, Bell Media effective immediately. In this role, McGowan is set to lead the go-to-market team and oversee the strategy and execution of advertising sales and partnerships at Bell Media, Canada’s largest media and entertainment company. With almost three decades […]

April 1, 2025

Prime Video’s head of production steps down

Jennifer Salke, head of Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios, is stepping down from her position after seven years. Salke will move into a producing deal at Amazon and will not be replaced, Courtenay Valenti will continue to oversee film while Vernon Sanders will remain atop television. The change was a surprise to insiders, including […]

March 28, 2025

DAZN hires Knappy as as Chief Marketing & Customer Officer

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has named Adam Knappy as Chief Marketing & Customer Officer. Knappy will oversee all group marketing activities, platform trading and customer engagement. His appointment comes at a watershed moment, with DAZN set to stream the FIFA Club World Cup this summer to fans around the world for free. Knappy joins […]

March 28, 2025

Samba TV appoints Pinkham as SVP of international

Samba TV, a specialist in AI technology for media analytics, has announced the appointment of Zac Pinkham as senior vice president of international, where he will oversee Samba TV’s EMEA and APAC business to drive growth and expand market share in key international regions. His appointment comes on the heels of Samba TV’s acquisition of […]

March 27, 2025