Tributes have been pouring in for Barry Johnstone, the chairman of EMG UK and the founder of CTV Outside Broadcasts, who passed away last week. The words’ legend’ and’ gentleman’ appear frequently in what are very heartfelt and genuine appreciations of his contribution to the sports broadcasting industry. Johnstone died at the age of just […] More
SVG Europe is sad to announce the untimely passing of Barry Johnstone, the chairman of EMG UK and the founder of CTV Outside Broadcasts, who has died at the age of 76 following a heart attack. Born and educated in New Zealand, Johnstone moved to London in 1970 where initially worked in the music industry […] More
The first in-person SVG Europe Women community event for two years took place at The Poetry Club in Glasgow on the evening of Thursday 31 March, in association with the Scottish production company and independent outside broadcast provider QTV. Focussed on ‘Exploring the Scottish Skills Shortage’, it began and ended with networking and included a […] More
SVG Europe Women’s inaugural SVG Europe Women Scotland event was a resounding success, welcoming members of the sports broadcasting industry from around the country for an evening of discussion and networking. The first in-person SVG Europe Women community event for two years took place at The Poetry Club in Glasgow on the evening of Thursday […] More
Sportradar managing director of sports partnerships David Lampitt has been appointed as the first CEO of Tennis Data Innovations (TDI), a joint venture between ATP and ATP Media. The TDI group manages the aggregated rights to ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour match data, coupled with certain media streaming rights. As CEO, Lampitt will be […] More
As part of its global growth strategy, the Riedel Group has expanded and re-shaped its management structure, a move that sees experienced leaders from within the company take on responsibility for different business units. Starting 1 January 2022, the Wuppertal-based company will be organised into three main divisions: The Product Division and Managed Technology business […] More
Eurovision Sport has appointed Stefan-Eric Wildemann as its new head of football, a role that will see him take charge of the exploitation and development of a portfolio of football rights that includes the FIFA World Cup. Wildeman joins from Deltatre, the Turin-based sports and entertainment technology provider, where he served as senior director of […] More
Disguise has appointed former Ncam vice president of sports and broadcast Phil Ventre as its vice president of broadcast. In his new role, Ventre, who started earlier this month, will work closely with chief commercial officer (CCO) Tom Rockhill to lead disguise’s innovation and development within the sports, esports and broadcast sector. Discussing why he […] More
Sky Sports director of creative output Duncan East has left the pay-TV broadcaster in order to join independent sports production company Buzz 16 as its managing director, a role that will see him link up again with former Sky colleague Scott Melvin. East, who starts his new job today (Monday 1 March), had been at […] More
Former senior IMG executive Melissa Payne has been appointed as chief executive (media) for the two, historic, round-the-world sailing events, the Ocean Globe Race (OGR) and the Golden Globe Race (GGR). Payne, who left IMG last year after 20 years, was previously vice president, head of technical services and also head of sailing/nautical sports at IMG Media. […] More
