S4C has announced the appointment of Tecwyn Davies as new Head of Streaming and Digital. Davies will lead S4C’s digital strategy as it extends beyond traditional broadcasting, expanding its digital presence as it moves towards becoming a digital-first service. Davies has a career spanning roles at the Six Nations Tournament, FIFA, the Premier League and […]
Conviva, a specialist in real-time performance analytics, has published the results of its global research, the 2025 State of Digital Experience Report. In today’s attention economy, delivering exceptional digital experiences has become a make-or-break-differentiator across industries. However, the report reveals rising dissatisfaction as consumers grow increasingly impatient with poor online experiences. A huge 91 per […]
Endava, a next-generation technology services partner, has published its report AI and the Digital Shift: Reinventing the Business Landscape. The report delves into the impact of the digital shift and explores how organisations are navigating this change and preparing for the future. In partnership with Censuswide, Endava surveyed 350 business and technology leaders across the US, […]
Channel 4 Digital, headed by Sacha Khari, has commissioned its first original drama as well as three new investigative documentaries. From Dark Pictures, Ori Pictures and GroupM Motion Entertainment comes Beth, a three-part drama written and directed by Uzo Oleh (Edicius). The science fiction series follows the relationship between a husband and wife whose life […]
Brightcove, the streaming technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons, a provider of digital technology products, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $233 million (€222m). Under the terms of the agreement, Brightcove shareholders will receive $4.45 per share in cash for each share of Brightcove common stock that […]
Mediaocean, the mission-critical platform for omnichannel advertising, has unveiled insights from its latest TechValidate survey. The findings outline requirements for a transformative approach to ad verification with 87 per cent of marketers indicating a need to restore trust between buyers and sellers. As the market shifts following Oracle’s exit from the advertising space and deprecating […]
Digital piracy, the unauthorised use and distribution of copyrighted material, is a prevalent issue among students across the globe. This phenomenon not only undermines the intellectual property rights of creators but also exposes students to significant legal risks. Understanding and combating digital piracy is crucial not only for preserving the integrity of intellectual property but […]
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 […]
Fremantle has appointed Thalia Crone as its new Global Head of Media Supply Chain Operations, reporting to Bob McCourt – COO, Commercial and International, Fremantle. In this newly created role Thalia will be responsible for implementing an efficient end-to-end content delivery process across all areas within the Commercial and International division, globally. In addition, her […]
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 […]