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8 live media & entertainment signals in the current window, led by Oceania — funding, expansion and leadership change, each with MitchelLake's read on what it means for executive hiring.

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Seven Media Group

Oceania · Media & Entertainment

Seven Media Group has appointed former Paramount ANZ finance head Natasha Coxhead as director of finance for TV & Streaming, effective 11 November, with responsibility for commercial finance, financial strategy and strategic investments across its television and streaming portfolio.

Leadership read: A change at the top rarely stays at the top. Seven Media Group's move reshapes the layer beneath it in Media & Entertainment as a new leader sets priorities and the team re-forms. Watch the first two or three appointments that follow; they signal direction more reliably than any statement.

curated · 2026-11-09 · context →

Seven Media Group

Oceania · Media & Entertainment

Shareholders overwhelmingly approved renaming the merged Southern Cross Media television, radio and newspaper group to Seven Media Group Limited, following a merger that the board is defending with associated cost cuts.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Seven Media Group in Media & Entertainment, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced…

curated · 2026-11-05 · context →

Seven Media Group

Oceania · Media & Entertainment

Southern Cross Media Group rebranded to Seven Media Group and appointed Natalie Harvey as chief revenue officer, who has been in the role for only a few weeks.

Leadership read: A change at the top rarely stays at the top. Seven Media Group's move reshapes the layer beneath it in Media & Entertainment as a new leader sets priorities and the team re-forms. Watch the first two or three appointments that follow; they signal direction more reliably than any statement.

curated · 2026-10-22 · context →

Vice Media

Americas · Media & Entertainment

Shannon Washington has been named President of Vice Media's award-winning in-house ad agency, which leads brand strategy and creative advertising.

Leadership read: A change at the top rarely stays at the top. Vice Media's move reshapes the layer beneath it in Media & Entertainment as a new leader sets priorities and the team re-forms. Watch the first two or three appointments that follow; they signal direction more reliably than any statement.

curated · 2026-10-13 · context →

Hearst Media Production Group

Americas · Media & Entertainment

Hearst Media Production Group renewed CBS weekend educational series 'The Visioneers With Zay Harding' for two additional seasons through 2028. Show is produced by Hearst in partnership with VoLo Foundation.

Leadership read: Hearst Media Production Group's launch shifts talent demand before revenue catches up. In Media & Entertainment, taking a release to scale rewards product leaders with a commercial edge and operators who build the post-launch motion. Watch whether Hearst Media Production Group backs it with senior go-to-market hires…

curated · 2026-10-01 · context →

VA Media

EMEA · Media & Entertainment

Nadia Sawalha's Husband, Mark Adderley, Secures London Council Seat Following Green Party Suspension Over Alleged Antisemitic Remarks - Internewscast Journal

curated · 2026-05-09 · context →

VA Media

Americas · Media & Entertainment

S&P 500 extends winning streak to 6 weeks. What drove the stock market gains

Leadership read: A deliberate hiring build-out is a statement of intent about VA Media's next phase in Media & Entertainment. It points to deepening executive bench strength over the coming quarters, clustered around the capabilities being bet on. Across Americas, the seniority and function of the hires map where the company thinks it…

curated · 2026-05-09 · context →

VA Media

Asia · Media & Entertainment

CSOH founder urges US panel to act on persecution of Muslims, Christians in India

Leadership read: VA Media is resourcing ahead of a step-change, not backfilling. A build-out like this concentrates senior bench strength in Media & Entertainment where the mandate is strongest. Watch the mix of the hires across Asia; that is the clearest read on the plan behind the headcount.

curated · 2026-05-09 · context →

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9 May 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 · 8 signals on this page
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