iKO Media Group, a global end-to-end service provider for broadcasters and content owners, has announced David Treadway as Chairman of the Board effective immediately. Treadway is an experienced Director in international businesses in the broadcast & media, communications and technology sectors with strategic skills and extensive experience in managing growth. Treadway brings with him over […]
Hearst and The Walt Disney Company have announced that Paul Buccieri has been named president of A+E Networks Group after having served as president, A+E Studios and A+E Networks Portfolio Group, since 2016. The announcement was made by Steven R. Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, and Ben Sherwood, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and […]
Satellite operator ABS, which operates out of Hong Kong, says its CEO Jim Simpson, has left the company after just 7 months in the role. ABS Chairman Jim Frownfelter will take up the position again although it is not clear whether this will be permanent or temporary while Simpson’s replacement is sourced. ABS is owned […]
After a “long process and extensive search”, Amazon Studios has chosen the duo of JD Payne and Patrick McKay to develop a live-action TV series based on The Lord of The Rings. In a statement, Payne & McKay commented: “The rich world that J.R.R. Tolkien created is filled with majesty and heart, wisdom and complexity. […]
Tom Donoghue has joined MediageniX as Business Development and Account Manager. Focusing on the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and South Africa, he will help support and continue the growth of the diverse MediageniX customer base and projects. Emmanuel Müller, MediageniX VP Business Development commented: “Tom comes at a key moment in our international growth. […]
RTL Group has announced the appointment of Jennifer Mullin as the new CEO of FremantleMedia, effective September 1st. Mullin, currently CEO of FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), will succeed Cécile Frot-Coutaz who, as announced in March, is leaving to join YouTube. Mullin’s successor as CEO of FMNA will be announced in due course. Until then, she […]
US broadband communications company Charter Communications, along with its subsidiaries, has announced that John C. Malone has retired from the Charter Board of Directors, but will continue to serve the company as a director emeritus. As a director emeritus, Malone will attend Board meetings and provide active support and advice to the Company, but will […]
EBX (The European Broadcaster Exchange) has announced the appointment of Damon Westbury as Commercial Director. Westbury will begin his new role in August and will lead on all commercial aspects of the business, including agency relationships and trading agreements. EBX is a joint venture founded by four major European broadcasters; Mediaset (Italy and Spain), ProSiebenSat.1 […]
Verizon Digital Media Services, part of Oath, has announced that Ariff Sidi has joined as Chief Product Officer. He will oversee the division’s global product portfolio of live and VoD delivery, monitoring and content delivery network services for broadcasters and content providers. Based in Los Angeles, he reports directly to Oath’s Head of Digital Media […]
Live and on-demand OTT service specialist Simplestream has appointed Fabio Gallo to the position of Sales Director EMEA. Gallo will initially drive the company’s suite of OTT products, enabling sports rights owners and holders to launch next-generation TV services. Based in the company’s London office, Gallo will be responsible for devising and implementing Simplestream’s sales […]