Industry

WarnerMedia Kids & Family Hires Kim Howitt as Senior Creative Exec (B&C)

Howitt, previously head of development for HMH Productions, will oversee creative development of third-party animation, co-production and live action across preschool, kids… More

Palo Alto Networks Appoints Dr. Helene D. Gayle to Board of Directors

Dr. Gayle brings to the board extensive experience leading complex, domestic and international organizations as well as risk oversight and governance expertise,… More

How CIOs Can Avoid Making the Wrong Data Decisions (Forbes)

If you’re a CIO looking to make your mark in your company’s digital transformation journey, 2021 could be your year. As a… More

Women in Tech: Hang in There and Continue to Dream Big (Forbes)

Embrace obstacles or adversities as springboards for your dream. More

Best Cities for Women in Tech for 2021 (SA)

Silicon Valley is widely considered the premiere tech hub of America. However, our 2021 study shows that only two California cities rank… More

How to Build Data Literacy in Your Company (MIT)

Data literacy has become an in-demand skill for many workers. To get started, leaders should know what it means and establish a… More

Redefining Etiquette in a Remote Work World (Digitally Cognizant)

With no end in sight to remote work, here are some practical lessons on facilitating better standards of virtual behaviours and communication. More

Disney’s Danielle Brown: Streaming Complements Linear TV to Engage Sports Fans (Beet.TV)

The absence of live sports during the onset of the pandemic challenged sports leagues and broadcasters to provide programming that partly filled… More

Q&A: Improving Access to Government Services Through Virtual Agents

Dr Lea El Samarji, intelligent industry solutions lead for EMEA at Avanade, spoke to Information Age about the company’s current project to… More

Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud is Taking it Past YouTube Competitor (Protocol)

Anjali Sud's first day as Vimeo CEO was an eventful one. Not only was she standing in front of the company as… More

Amazon Studios Hires ex-Alcon President Laura Lancaster in Leadership Restructure (TBI)

Lancaster will officially join on 1 March and oversee the studio’s returning series. She most recently served as president at Alcon Entertainment… More

ViacomCBS U.K., Australia Boss on Streaming, Originals, Diversity Focus (THR)

Maria Kyriacou tells THR about growing free-to-air TV networks Channel 5 in Britain and Network 10 in Australia, the acquisition of Israel's… More

Remote Working? Here’s What You Can Do to Stay Cyber-Secure (TechHQ)

Cybersecurity isn't just a management problem – there are simple steps we can take as remote workers. More

4 Ways to be an Ally for Female Entrepreneurs (MIT Sloan)

Allyship is more than a tweet. It’s taking the time to mentor, countering microaggressions, and using consumer power to support female entrepreneurs. More

5 Ways to Bring Women Back Into the Post-Pandemic Workforce (HBR)

With nearly 2.2 million women having left the U.S. labor market since the beginning of the pandemic, women’s workforce progress is spiraling… More

Netflix Hires Former Disney Channels Exec Nancy Kanter on Overall Deal (TBI Vision)

The agreement will see the veteran exec develop and produce live-action and animations for the streamer. Kanter, who was behind preschool brand… More

Riot Games Taps Former Hulu Exec to Lead Communications (THR)

In her new role as senior vp of global communications and corporate affairs, Paez will report to president Dylan Jadeja and oversee… More

Scripps Taps Jodi Chisarick as GSM for National Nets (B&C)

The move is the latest in a series of appointments as Scripps builds its new national organiztion following the acquisition of Ion… More

5 Essential Skills Every CMO Needs in 2021 (CMS Wire)

Skills that allowed CMOs to thrive in the past will still hold value, but in 2021, the list of priorities will change.… More

Every CIO Now Needs This One Secret ‘Superpower’ (ZDNet)

The past year has seen most workers radically change the way that they carry out their jobs, but although many surveys have… More