Data firm PlumResearch hires EBU’s Broughton

Jonathan Broughton

Data insight firm PlumResearch has appointed former European Broadcasting Union head of strategy Jonathan Broughton as its new research director.

Broughton is tasked with expanding the company’s analytics and insights capabilities in the entertainment industry, focusing on product development and strategic consulting.

He was most recently assisting EBU members through digital transformations and tech adoption to meet changing viewer demands. Before that, he founded Workshare Consulting and had stints at Media Business Insight and IHS Markit.

Broughton said: “The digital landscape is still in a state of immense flux, underscoring the critical need for precise audience insights to shape effective strategies. I’m excited to be joining a team renowned for its innovative and unmatched capacity for delivering actionable insight.”

Lukasz Jeziorski, founder & CEO of PlumResearch, added: “Jonathan’s media expertise will guide our innovative efforts and strategic direction, ensuring PlumResearch continues to be the cutting edge of entertainment analytics.”