Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association, has confirmed the body will work with Members of Congress to enact judicial site-blocking legislation in the US. Delivering a State of the Industry address at CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, Rivkin noted that in 2023, box office was up 20 per cent from the […]

Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer, has announced Alex Kay-Jelski as the Director of BBC Sport. As Director he will set the editorial and creative strategy for BBC Sport. He will lead the teams – across commissioning, production, digital and journalism – and work closely with talent and partners to help drive the growth of […]

The European VOD Coalition has announced the appointment of Julia Maxwell as its first Executive Director, effective immediately. Maxwell will focus on expanding the Coalition’s presence in Europe, driving its advocacy efforts across the EU institutions, as well as policy makers, media and civil society. Her focus will be on championing the interests of the […]

Many successful musicians, actors and writers are struggling to make a living as a result of gaps in copyright protection, a lack of support for freelancers and unpredictable returns from music streaming, UK MPs have warned. A report, Creator remuneration, from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons, highlights the precarious […]

Harmonic stock was down 17 per cent earlier this week as the company announced a change of CEO and a U-turn on the decision to sell its video business. Nimrod Ben-Natan, a 28-year product veteran at the company, will step up, replacing Patrick Harshman, who is set to retire as president and CEO in June. […]

Data reveals that since the start of 2024, the UK Government is boosting access to fast and reliable Internet at an unprecedented speed, putting nearly 380,000 rural premises in line to access a better broadband connection. The upgrades will give rural communities access to the fastest Internet on the market, helping to grow the economy. […]

Prysmian, a specialist in the energy transition and digital transformation, has signed an agreement to acquire Warren & Brown Technologies, the Australian player in telecommunication network connectivity products. Prysmian says the acquisition “represents a strategic milestone for both companies, combining Prysmian’s expertise in Digital Solutions technologies with Warren & Brown’s resources, capabilities and strength in […]

It was recently reported how Intelsat was facing up to its future and how it would compete with rival satellite operators. More detail has now emerged. Intelsat has been through something of a nightmare this past few years, emerging – more or less – from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with much reduced interest obligations and the […]

Brightcove, the streaming technology company, has announced John Wagner is joining the company as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Wagner will be responsible for Brightcove’s global financial organisation, which includes financial operations, planning, accounting and investor relations. “John’s strategic financial expertise and impressive record of managing companies through various growth and profitability stages […]

Mediagenix, a specialist in media business management solutions, has announced the appointment of Dominique Delcoigne as Head of Pre-Sales. With over 30 years of experience in the media, telecom and electronics industries, Delcoigne brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to Mediagenix. Delcoigne has successfully led technical and commercial teams in designing […]