Madhive, the technology company engineered for modern TV advertising, has announced that Kaplan has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this new position, Kaplan is responsible for accelerating the adoption of Madhive’s full-stack TV enterprise software, empowering TV buyers to capitalise on the streaming era with a programmatic solution. Kaplan brings 20+ years […]

Viaplay Group has appointed Cecilia Gave as EVP and Head of Sports. In her new role, Gave will oversee the strategic development and coordinate the management of Viaplay’s sports operations across all relevant markets. She joins the Group Executive Management team and is based in Stockholm. The appointment is effective immediately. Gave joined Viaplay Group […]

US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his administration: Anna M Gomez, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Geoffrey Adam Starks, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Brendan Carr, Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission Starks and […]

Digital Remedy, a performance media partner for brands and agencies, has announced the appointments of Randall Rothenberg and Martin Kristiseter to its Board of Directors. Rothenberg spent 16 years as CEO and Executive Chair of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Kristiseter is the founder and Managing Director of Compulse, a marketing technology and managed services […]

MiQ, a programmatic media partner, has announced the appointment of Zillah Byng-Thorne and Rob Norman as non-executive directors to its Global Statutory Board. “It’s an honour to welcome Zillah and Rob to our statutory board to advise on MiQ’s ongoing global initiatives,” said Gurman Hundal, Co-founder and Global Chairman, MiQ. “Both possess unique skill sets […]

Netflix has appointed Arnold Schwarzenegger as its new Chief Action Officer. “No one loves action as much as I do,” commented Schwarzenegger in a tongue-in-cheek announcement video released by Netflix. “That’s why I’ve accepted the big new job as Netflix’s Chief Action Officer.” Schwarzenegger will make his live-action television series debut in Netflix series FUBAR […]

Technetix Group, the broadband technology provider, has announced that Paul Broadhurst, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected as a vendor board member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), a subsidiary of CableLabs and the applied science player for the cable telecommunication industry for over five decades. With his election, Broadhurst will work […]

BBC Northern Ireland has appointed Kevin Kelly as Head of News and Current Affairs.  Kelly had been interim Head of News and Current Affairs since January 2022 and succeeds Adam Smyth, who was recently appointed Director of BBC NI. Kelly will have lead responsibility for the BBC’s News and Current Affairs output in Northern Ireland, […]

CNN Worldwide has appointed Phil Nelson to lead the network’s international business operations and its work with commercial partners outside of the United States. As Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), Nelson is responsible for all international Advertising Sales, Content Sales & Licensing and Commercial Distribution revenue, as well as related client solutions […]

Dame Caroline Dinenage has been elected Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons. She beat former Chair Damien Collins and Acting Chair Damian Green. The election was called following the resignation of Julian Knight. Dinenage takes up position with immediate effect and will serve to the end of […]