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Fell new DTG independent Chair

Digital TV Group (DTG), the self-funding UK collaboration centre for innovation in digital media technology, has appointed technology leader Simon Fell as its new independent Chair. Fell – whose career across IT, online and broadcast media, telecoms and airport technology spans five decades – takes over from Dr David Docherty OBE, who steps down after […]

February 7, 2019

Starz CEO stepping down

Chris Albrecht is stepping down from his role CEO of US premium cable channel operator Starz as the company continues its integration with parent Lionsgate. Albrecht joined Starz from HBO eight years ago, and will depart next month, leaving Starz COO Jeffrey Hirsch and his team to run the company with Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. […]

February 4, 2019

SpotX appoints Lynch as Head of Demand

SpotX, the global video advertising and monetisation platform, has announced the appointment of Graeme Lynch as Head of Demand. Reporting into Ed Wale, MD of the UK and Spain, he will manage the teams working with advertisers, media agencies, brands, demand-side platforms (DSPs), and all other buyers to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of their […]

February 4, 2019

Marsh appointed MD of StudioCanal UK

StudioCanal has announced the appointment of Anna Marsh as Managing Director of StudioCanal UK. Currently StudioCanal’s International Distribution EVP, Anna Marsh will take her new London-based position on March 1st. In this new capacity, Marsh will report to Nicola Shindler who was appointed CEO of StudioCanal UK in September 2018. Marsh will continue to run StudioCanal’s […]

February 1, 2019

BBC DG Brexit hope: ‘handful will move to continent’

The BBC Director General has confirmed to an MPs committee it will probably establish an HQ for its European operations in either Brussels or Amsterdam. Tony Hall told the Public Accounts committee a small office would be set up in a continental capital in order that country of origin restrictions once the UK is out […]

January 31, 2019

Maistre approved to head French CSA

Roch-Olivier Maistre has been approved – by both the Senate and National Assembly’s cultural commissions – as the new head of TV regulatory body CSA. He will replace Olivier Schrameck whose mandate comes to its end. Maistre has already presented his vision on what he believes is the necessary regulatory evolution that must take place […]

January 31, 2019From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Diquattro heads DAZN in Spain

DAZN, the sport streaming service, has announced that Veronica Diquattro is to lead the business in Spain as well as Italy, as Executive Vice President Revenue, Southern Europe. In her expanded role, Diquattro will work to quickly establish and grow DAZN in Spain with fans, partners and rights holders as one of the world’s most […]

January 31, 2019

Mori for Discovery talent development

Discovery has announced the appointment of veteran talent relations executive Cindy Mori to Vice President of Global Talent Management and Corporate Talent Development, based in Los Angeles. Mori moves into this new corporate position with three decades of experience cultivating world-class talent through her industry-wide relationships in all areas of the entertainment, news, literary and […]

January 30, 2019

Goonhilly appoints Roberts

Satellite communications innovator and space gateway Goonhilly Earth Station has announced that data centre industry veteran Chris Roberts has joined its executive team as Head of Data Centre and Cloud. Roberts’ appointment comes as Goonhilly prepares to open a tier 3/4 data centre in Spring 2019, offering exceptional connectivity by linking global subsea cables with satellite […]

January 29, 2019

Geist appointed ThinkAnalytics CMO

ThinkAnalytics, a global player in personalised content discovery and advanced viewer analytics and engagement solutions, has appointed industry veteran Tracy Geist as Chief Marketing Officer and member of the board of directors.  As ThinkAnalytics expands its client portfolio globally, Geist will lead ThinkAnalytics’ worldwide marketing, product management, and partner strategy. “Tracy brings exceptional experience in […]

January 29, 2019