Jeff Dodds, whose departure as COO at UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 was announced earlier in May 2023, has been named as CEO of all-electric single seater race series Formula E. Dodds replaces Jamie Reigle, who, over the last four years, has led Formula E in partnership with Founder and Chairman, Alejandro Agag, and […]

EarthX Media, which operates EarthxTV, has announced that Dan Bragg has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Marketing, Creative and Communications. Bragg will oversee all marketing for the organisation, emphasising building brand awareness and supporting the global expansion of the company’s linear television network EarthxTV. At EarthxTV, Bragg will oversee corporate and consumer […]

Three candidates will be on the ballot paper for the position of Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee after nominations closed. The ballot of all Members of the UK’s House of Commons will take place between 11am and 2.30pm on May 17th. The candidates are: Damian Collins, MP for Folkestone and Hythe Dame […]

Extreme E, the pioneering electric SUV off-road racing series, has announced the promotion of Ali Russell from Chief Marketing Officer to Managing Director.Russell’s goal is to further elevate Extreme E’s strategic vision and drive the growth of the championship as it looks to the future. As Chief Marketing Officer, Russell has played a pivotal role […]

Damian Green, currently Acting Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has announced his candidacy for the full-time role. Green has been a member of the Committee since the start of the current Parliament in January 2020. The Conservative MP for Ashford has previously served as First Secretary […]

The BBC has published the conclusions of a review into Richard Sharp’s obligations in respect of conflicts of interest since his appointment as BBC Chairman. Sharp resigned from the role on April 28th after a report into whether he had been sufficiently candid about connections with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson concluded he had not. […]

Viaplay Group has appointed Sandra Åberg SVP and Head of Investor Relations. Åberg is currently Investor Relations Director at Essity in Stockholm and brings experience in investor relations and finance from a range of international businesses. She will join Viaplay Group in September 2023 and report to Anders Jensen, Viaplay Group President and CEO. Åberg […]

US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Deborah Robinson for the role of Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Robinson is an attorney with extensive experience protecting intellectual property rights on a global scale. Her career includes leadership roles as a corporate attorney and in public service as a prosecutor. As head of intellectual […]

SMPTE, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has announced that SMPTE Fellow Sally Hattori has accepted the position of SMPTE standards vice president, a role in which she is directing and supervising the standards projects of the Society. She previously served as SMPTE standards director and is serving the balance of the two-year […]

Supponor, the technology provider in virtual advertising for sports, has  announced the appointment of former MD of BT Sport, Simon Green, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Green will lead the Supponor customer journey, focusing on enhancing user experiences and ensuring seamless integration of the company’s global virtual advertising solutions. As well as BT […]