Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Global Media Briefs: Blue Ant, ITV, SBS, and NATPE Updates
Several media companies are making big moves.
Blue Ant, a Canadian company, has hired two new leaders.
ITV Studios is launching a new entertainment label for creating shows.
Australia's SBS has commissioned an eight-part drama series based in an airport.
Finally, NATPE Budapest, a TV conference, is changing its dates to give buyers a head start.
Blue Ant appointed new Chief Marketing and Technology Officers.
ITV Studios is launching an entertainment label in January 2026.
SBS ordered "The Chaplain," an airport drama series.
Production for "The Chaplain" will begin later this year.
NATPE Budapest conference is moving to April 27-29 next year.
- Who
- Blue Ant, ITV Studios, SBS, and NATPE
- What
- Making senior hires, launching a new label, ordering a drama series, and shifting a conference's date.
- When
- Hires and launches occurring now or in the near future; conference shift effective next year.
- Where
- Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Hungary.
- Why
- To strengthen positions, create new entertainment content, and to give buyers a head start.
- Blue Ant's New Hires
- Dervla Kelly and Surani Adamesco appointed as Chief Marketing/Communications and Chief Technology Officers.
- ITV Studios Label Launch
- An unnamed entertainment label launching in January 2026, including Potato and 12 Yard's portfolios.
- SBS Drama
- SBS ordered "The Chaplain," an eight-part drama set in an international airport.
- NATPE Budapest
- Conference moves to April 27-29, 2026.
- Production Start
- "The Chaplain" production starts later this year.