TBI names Richard Middleton as editor

Richard Middleton

Television Business International (TBI) has appointed Richard Middleton as editor.

Middleton was most recently managing editor at TBI, having spent the past seven years covering the global TV business, latterly as editor of C21Media’s flagship magazine C21 International.

Middleton, who took up the position earlier this month following the departure of Manori Ravindran, will lead on all aspects of the TBI editorial business.

He will work on the TBIVision.com website and print offering, which includes the MIPCOM and MIPTV bumper specials, TBI Kids, TBI Factual, TBI Formats and premium drama title TBI Scripted.

Stuart Thomson, editorial director of TBI and sister title Digital TV Europe, said: “We are very fortunate in being able to appoint an editor of the calibre of Richard Middleton.

“As managing editor, Richard has excelled in all aspects of his role, delivering numerous exclusive stories while demonstrating the ambition, enthusiasm and creativity needed to develop TBI’s reputation as an industry-leading publication. I now look forward to him working with the team to take TBI to the next stage in its development.”

Middleton added: “TBI is a fantastic title and I am delighted to work with the team to ensure it remains a market-leading destination for those wanting incisive analysis and regular exclusive news from our rapidly changing industry.”