Equity researchers from Deutsche Bank have issued a note to investors following the news that German commercial network broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has appointed a new CEO – former Dyson executive Max Conze – to replace Thomas Ebeling. As the researchers remind investors following the publication of results February 22nd, Pro7Sat.1 has issued three profits warnings over […]
Apple has appointed Gaumont Television executive Carol Trussell as the head of production for Apple’s video programming division. Trussell was a producer for HBO’s hit fantasy-horror True Blood, and additional credits include Roswell, Unnatural History and Hannibal. She has served as the head of production at Gaumont Television since 2013. Apple has hired notable executives […]
The Advanced Television Systems Committee’s Board of Directors has selected Madeleine Noland of LG Electronics to lead the ATSC’s primary technology group supporting implementation of the new ATSC 3.0 next-generation broadcast TV standard. She will succeed Triveni Digital’s Dr. Richard Chernock as Chairman of the ATSC Technology Group in May. “Throughout the development of the […]
The Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media has appointed Max Conze as CEO effective June 1st. He will succeed long-time ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Thomas Ebeling who leaves the Company on February 22nd. Conrad Albert, Deputy CEO of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, will serve as interim chairman until Conze takes the post. Dr. Werner Brandt, Chairman of the Supervisory […]
Ostmodern, the OTT and video specialist, has hired former Sky and Camelot Global leader David Crawford as Chief Operating Officer. With more than 25 years’ experience overseeing technology innovation for some of the UK’s biggest brands, Crawford will drive strategic growth for Ostmodern as it expands its technology and custom-built solutions portfolio. Crawford joins Ostmodern […]
ACCESS has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Neale Foster as Chief Executive Officer of ACCESS Europe. Foster will be responsible for driving the company’s strategy and realising ACCESS’ ambition to offer best in class experiences in and out of the home – including in connected cars and devices by leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT). […]
A London High Court Judge has approved a legal challenge by global citizens movement Avaaz against Ofcom, calling to question the regulator’s decision that Fox and the Murdoch family could be trusted to fully control Sky. Honourable Mr Justice Morris ruled that Avaaz’s case against Ofcom’s ‘fit and proper’ ruling in the Fox/Sky bid is […]
Multi-award-winning producer, director and writer Ryan Murphy, and his Ryan Murphy Productions company, have agreed a deal to produce new series and films exclusively for Netflix, starting July 1st. Murphy, who is behind a string of hot shows for Fox, has reportedly signed a 5-year deal with Netflix worth $300 million (€240m). Disney was also […]
Newly appointed ITV America CEO David George has named Adam Sher as president and David Eilenberg Chief Creative Officer. Sher, who previously was Chief Creative Officer at ITV America, will have responsibility for all development, production and operations across the company’s production labels. Eilenberg, who had been serving as president of US production label ITV […]
OTT and TV Everywhere enabler Xstream has announced the appointment of Thorsten Sauer to its board with immediate effect. Sauer has extensive management experience in the telecommunication and media industries. Most recently, he has been the President of Ericsson Broadcast and Media Services, now known as RedBee Media. In this role, Sauer developed the business […]