Quickplay announced the latest stage in the expansion of its worldwide footprint with the establishment of a new office in Europe and the naming of highly-regarded media, sports and technology veteran Wim Ponnet as President, EMEA. The new office will address heightened industry demand for cloud-native, open architecture OTT solutions. These solutions have been proven to accelerate time to market capabilities, drive cost effectiveness and optimize audience engagement and monetization. Quickplay … [Read more...] about Quickplay launches EMEA office & names Wim Bonnet as President, EMEA
Endemol Shine Group
Banijay unveils new identity and portfolio
Banijay has lifted the lid on its latest re-brand following the successful completion of its landmark acquisition of Endemol Shine Group. As the ink settles on the deal, the global content production and distribution leader confirms a new and contemporary brand identity in line with its recently-elevated portfolio. Confirming the new group and its operations will be entitled “Banijay”, the business is rolling out new logos, an iconic B, a fresh colour palette, and an overhauled website, … [Read more...] about Banijay unveils new identity and portfolio
Banijay Group to acquire Endemol Shine Group
Banijay Group announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of Endemol Shine Group, which is co-owned by The Walt Disney Company (DIS) and funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO). The acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies, will encompass Endemol Shine’s 120 production labels with an estimated … [Read more...] about Banijay Group to acquire Endemol Shine Group
Endemol Shine Group secures deal for Serbian and Croatian version of The Bridge
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced that it has secured a deal for a 10 x 50’ Serbian/Croatian version of The Bridge to be produced by Adrenalin Serbia for RTL Croatia and RTS Serbia. It marks the sixth local adaptation of the award-winning series, which has so far been remade in the U.S./Mexico, UK/France, Germany/Austria, Russia/Estonia and Malaysia/Singapore. Originally created by Filmlance International, part of Endemol Shine Group, in … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group secures deal for Serbian and Croatian version of The Bridge
Endemol Shine Group appoints new Head of Digital Distribution & Monetisation
Global content creator, producer and distributor, Endemol Shine Group, announced the appointment of Kasia Jablonska as Head of Digital Distribution & Monetisation. Kasia will join Endemol Shine in April, reporting into the Group Director of Commercial Operations, Yannick Ferrero. She will beresponsible for building on the success of Endemol Shine Group’s VOD, AVOD, SVOD, PPV and Electronic Sell-Through businesses, maximising the value of the Group’s content across these areas. … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group appoints new Head of Digital Distribution & Monetisation
Endemol Shine Group enters first international branded content deal with Pantene
Endemol Shine Group, Global content creator, producer and distributor, announced its first international branded content deal with iconic global haircare brand Pantene. Created by Endemol Shine Brazil, Cabelo Pantene, O Sonho is a multiplatform reality show with the mission of finding Pantene’s new brand ambassador. Portuguese broadcaster TVI has commissioned a local version of the show which will be produced by Endemol Portugal, part of Endemol Shine Iberia in … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine Group enters first international branded content deal with Pantene