ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has appointed Catherine Park as Senior Vice President, Head of Office & Streaming for Asia. Catherine will lead the Asian market and focus on accelerating streaming efforts in the region, while also working with the team to grow the local consumer products and location-based experiences business. With this change, Pierre Cheung, who was Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia, exits the organisation. “We see an incredible opportunity to … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks International appoints Catherine Park to expand its streaming business in Asia
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Shlomi Harari joins OOONA as Global Account Manager
OOONA, a global provider of professional management and production tools for the media localization industry, announced that Shlomi Harari, a veteran in the field of media production, localization and distribution, has joined the company as Global Account Manager. Harari comes with a wealth of media experience having spent his entire career in content management operations, mostly at Dori Media Group, an international producer and distributor of broadcast and online content. Harari worked at … [Read more...] about Shlomi Harari joins OOONA as Global Account Manager
Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
Highly successful and double Emmy® nominated UK indie SWR Media is now rebranded as Dash Pictures, it was announced by the company’s Founder and Executive Producer, Daniel Sharp. Based in London and Los Angeles, Daniel has directed and produced for SVOD, national and cable networks on one-hour, episodic US and international shows. Dash Pictures, along with international distributor Abacus Media Rights, also revealed first look images of its brand-new project Vikings: The Rise and Fall with … [Read more...] about Founder and Executive Producer Daniel Sharp rebrands SWR Media as Dash Pictures
Woodcut Media hires Attaboy executive Jo Enyori as Head of Development
UK indie Woodcut Media has hired Jo Enyori to the newly created position of Head of Development, effective immediately. With a solid and impressive track record in development and production that spans 19 years, Jo will report to Woodcut’s CEO Kate Beal, and will work for the whole group (Woodcut Media, Bristol based Woodcut West and Woodcut International). She will focus on developing factual content across all of Woodcut’s key genres as the company continues to expand its development … [Read more...] about Woodcut Media hires Attaboy executive Jo Enyori as Head of Development
SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
SeaChange International, Inc. a leading provider of video delivery, advertising, and streaming platforms, has appointed Peter D. Aquino as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective. Mr. Aquino brings to SeaChange more than 30 years of experience in the technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT) industry, and enters the stage as the company transitions to tech-forward use cases for its cable and streaming customers. “With our strong balance sheet, enhanced product … [Read more...] about SeaChange International appoints veteran TMT Executive as President & Chief Executive Officer
Toonz Media Group announces industry veteran Mukund Cairae to head newly-constituted Media Networks division
Close on the heels of launching their own OTT platform, global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group is all set to venture deeper into the platform entertainment business. Toonz has constituted a new SBU - Toonz Media Networks – with the aim of widening the scope of the company’s platform business. Apart from its well-established YouTube ecosystem as well as television channels in Russia and LATAM, Toonz Media Networks SBU will supervise the launch of the Group’s new linear … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group announces industry veteran Mukund Cairae to head newly-constituted Media Networks division