The BBC has acquired The Americas – a ten-part special event nature series narrated by Hollywood actor Tom Hanks with music by Hans Zimmer – for BBC One and iPlayer from NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio, The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets, […]
London-based media technology business, Blue Lucy, has set up a US division of the company and appointed Dina Behar Hevert as VP Americas. The company’s entry into the US market follows significant growth in the UK and the launch of new solutions targeting the broader media market. Blue Lucy creates products that close the expensive […]
ITV Studios has announced a flurry of new sales across the US, Latin America and Canada, including the provocative drama Fifteen-Love. In the US and Canada, World Productions’ Fifteen-Love, starring Aiden Turner and Ella Lily Hyland, has sold to and is currently streaming on AMC Networks’ Sundance Now. In addition, SRC in French Canada has […]
MediaKind has announced the appointment of two accomplished executives to lead its sales teams in the Americas region: Lauren Johnson as Vice President of Sales, New Media and Sports, and Anthony Busse as Vice President of Sales, Broadcasters, Cable and Telco. “With the rapid transformation of the media landscape, especially in streaming, SaaS, and D2C, […]
Vudoo, the advertising commerce technology company, has announced the appointment of ad tech industry veteran Raj Chauhan as President, Americas. With over 20 years of digital advertising and entrepreneurial experience, Chauhan brings a wealth of expertise to Vudoo that will be instrumental in driving its expansion into the Americas. Chauhan contributed to the foundation of […]
Telestream, a provider of workflow automation, media processing, and distribution solutions, has announced the appointment of Matthew Gharegozlou as Senior Vice President of Sales and Global Channels for the Americas. Reporting to Bob Stankosh, EVP Global Sales, Gharegozlou will lead Telestream’s sales and channel strategy, driving growth and expanding market presence across the region. Prior […]
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 […]
Vantiva, a technology player enabling Network Service Providers (NSPs) to connect consumers worldwide, has announced that Tim O’Loughlin is joining Vantiva Connected Home to lead the Americas Customer Unit. Following the acquisition of CommScope’s Home Networks Division, Vantiva is splitting its Customer Unit into two regions (Americas & Eurasia). This decision will enable better regional […]
Incendo Chief Operating Officer, Jean-Philippe Normandeau has announced the appointment of Effi Eustace as SVP Sales, The Americas. Eustace will be responsible for the valorisation of Incendo’s catalogue as well as Quebecor Content’s French-language programming across all platforms. She will also work hand-in-hand with Incendo’s development and production teams to accelerate the commissioning of its […]
Riedel Communications has announced that OSA International, a world-class supplier of entertainment technology, event productions, and systems integrations, deployed a Riedel Artist digital matrix intercom system and Bolero wireless intercom system to support all behind-the-scenes communications for Teton Ridge’s The American Rodeo, held the second week of March at Texas Rangers Stadium. Produced by Executive […]