With the number of streaming services continuing to grow to record levels, Firstlight Media announced the expanded support for the industry, adding three highly-regarded executives to its sales and business development team. Bal O’Neil has joined the company as vice president of solutions engineering, Eric Goldstein will serve as head of business development, and John Ferrandino has been named head of sales. All three will be responsible for delivering partner and client solutions for video … [Read more...] about Firstlight Media beefs up sales and biz dev to support booming OTT market
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Australian Directors’ Guild appoints Alaric McAusland as Executive Director and announces new Strategy & Development role
The Australian Directors’ Guild (ADG) has announced Alaric McAusland as its new Executive Director. Alaric, who takes over from Diana Burnett, will begin with the ADG on 16 November. The ADG has also announced the appointment of Ana Tiwary to the new role of Strategy & Development Executive. Alaric was most recently Chief Operating Officer at Grace – A Storytelling Company in Los Angeles and was previously Managing Director at Deluxe Entertainment Services Group and Atlab. Alaric has also … [Read more...] about Australian Directors’ Guild appoints Alaric McAusland as Executive Director and announces new Strategy & Development role
Nippon TV unveils first-ever anime department and promotes Kako Kuwahara to EVP and head of department
Having recently announced two promotions within its IBD division, Nippon TV, Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced the creation of a new department within its Business Development division, in which IBD is included. Effective immediately is the launch of the Anime Department which will be headed up by Ms. Kako Kuwahara, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Business Development, previously serving as Managing Director of IBD. The first international … [Read more...] about Nippon TV unveils first-ever anime department and promotes Kako Kuwahara to EVP and head of department
Abacus Media Rights appoints distribution sales expert Hana Palmer as Head of Sales
Abacus Media Rights (AMR), a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has appointed Hana Palmer to the new position of Head of Sales, it was announced today by Managing Director, Jonathan Ford. Working as a consultant at AMR since May, Palmer currently looks after a slew of territories including Nordics, Benelux, France, Italy, UK & Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand for AMR. Hana has worked in a number of senior roles in key distribution companies including Kew Media Distribution where … [Read more...] about Abacus Media Rights appoints distribution sales expert Hana Palmer as Head of Sales
Rainmaker Content appoints head of sales confirming expanded sales and operations team
Rainmaker Content, the recently launched international distributor specialising in drama, factual and special event programming, has appointed ex-Sky Vision executive Karen Wise as its Head of Sales, it was announced by Greg Phillips, Co-Founder of the company. As well as leading the sales effort, Karen will be responsible for worldwide international sales and providing strategic insight into high-quality content development and acquisition. At the same time, the company has … [Read more...] about Rainmaker Content appoints head of sales confirming expanded sales and operations team
Former News Corp. executive Marty Pomapdur joins Board of Directors at FanVestor
Former News Corp. Executive Marty Pompadur has been appointed to the Board of Directors of FanVestor, a global fintech fan investment and commerce platform, the announcement was made by FanVestor CEO Michael Golomb. “Marty first joined our Advisory Board in January of this year,” comments Golomb. “His incredible insight and perspective, combined with his extensive knowledge of business and finance for media companies, are unprecedented. We are honored to have him expand his role with his … [Read more...] about Former News Corp. executive Marty Pomapdur joins Board of Directors at FanVestor