Hitomi Broadcast, market leader in audio/video alignment and latency tools based in the UK, has signed a partnership deal with global broadcast rental specialist ES Broadcast Hire. The agreement means that broadcasters and production companies across the US can easily add Hitomi MatchBox to their set-up when they need it, on a use-by-use basis. Based in Orlando, Florida, the US arm of ES Broadcast Hire aims to deliver to any site in the country within 24 hours. Adding Hitomi equipment to its … [Read more...] about Hitomi partners with ES Broadcast Hire for US rentals
people and appointments
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya Named Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Media
Fortune Media has named Anastasia Nyrkovskaya as the new Chief Executive Officer, becoming the first woman to lead the storied media brand. She has served as Fortune’s Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer over the past five years. With experience across investing, finance, and corporate development in both traditional media and startups, Anastasia succeeds Alan Murray, who has been CEO of Fortune since 2018 and announced last October that he planned to step down this April. In … [Read more...] about Anastasia Nyrkovskaya Named Chief Executive Officer of Fortune Media
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea as partnerships with affiliates Accion, MediaNet and Digicel grow. Accion, one of Rewind Networks’ longstanding affiliate partners with an extensive distribution network of local cable operators across the Philippines, has distributed HITS and HITS MOVIES since 2014 and 2019 respectively. Accion will add HITS NOW to its strong channel line-up from 1 May 2024. MediaNet, the largest pay TV and cable TV … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Kanal 7 renews Winds of Love
Eccho Rights-distributed Turkish Drama series Winds of Love has been renewed for a second season, coming in September 2024. The first season premiered in January 2024 and, currently airing daily, has continued a string of recent successes for commissioner Kanal 7, whose latest title Behind the Veil, was launched by Eccho Rights during the recent MIPTV market in Cannes. The broadcaster also renewed another daily drama hit, Redemption, just two weeks ago. “We first brought Winds of Love to … [Read more...] about Kanal 7 renews Winds of Love
Ikegami Announces New HDK-X500 3-CMOS HD Camera, OCP-500 Operation Control Panel and Video Monitors
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, Ikegami USA will introduce four new additions to its range of broadcast-quality production equipment at the 2024 NAB Show in the Las Vegas. These will comprise the HDK-X500 HD portable camera system and OCP-500 operation control panel plus two new video monitors – the mains-powered HLM-2460WA and mains/battery HLM-1860WR. Exhibit highlights on the Ikegami booth will also include … [Read more...] about Ikegami Announces New HDK-X500 3-CMOS HD Camera, OCP-500 Operation Control Panel and Video Monitors
Chris Brearton Named Partner at AGBO
AGBO, the artist-led media company helmed by co-founders and award-winning directors Anthony and Joe Russo and Partner Donald Mustard, announced that Chris Brearton will join the Company as Partner. Brearton will oversee all aspects of the Company's business strategy, operations and growth moving forward. A highly recognized industry vet, Brearton brings over 25 years of experience in business strategy and operations, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, film and television financing, … [Read more...] about Chris Brearton Named Partner at AGBO