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Endemol Shine Group: the story so far

The enormous distribution group created by the merger of Endemol, Shine Group and Core Media is taking shape, with a raft of new appointments, executives leaving the business and former staffers turning up elsewhere. Here are the key appointments at the new super group. Endemol Shine Group has been shaping up under CEO Sophie Turner […]

Endemol Shine appoints UK COO

The UK division of Endemol Shine Group has appointed Lucinda Hicks chief operating officer. Hicks has been upped from managing director of Dragonfly, the UK prodco that was part of Shine and is now one of the production banners in the enlarged Endemol Shine operation. The company said that Hicks will work with Endemol Shine […]

Robinson out as Endemol Shine reveals UK team

Tim Robinson is leaving the Endemol Shine Group as the mega-indie this morning revealed its UK management team. Early indications were that Robinson, previously Shine Group’s COO, was negotiating what one source described as a “top international role”, but this has not come to pass. He will exit in the spring. The news came concurrently […]

Endemol acquires The Fall producer

Production giant Endemol has acquired Wales-based drama producer Artists Studio, which is behind BBC Two’s hit drama The Fall. The deal means Artists Studio will sit within the Endemol UK division, which through its various scripted subsidiaries already produces shows such as Peaky Blinders and Ripper Street. As part of the agreement, coproduction specialist Far […]

Endemol places bet on ‘social casino’ firm Plumbee

Production and distribution group Endemol has invested in Plumbee, the gaming technology firm that runs the Mirrorball Slots Facebook game. Endemol is seeking to invest in digital services and recently launched a new multimillion Euro global venture to create a network of connected digital channels. The Plumbee investment involves Endemol ploughing in US$13 million into […]

Endemol moves formats boss to branding role

Endemol has appointed Ingrid Akkerman director, brand relations. She takes the role having been at Endemol since 2002, most recently as senior manager, formats distribution. In her new position Akkerman will launch local partnerships with brands, working with Endemol’s teams around the world. The role covers integrating brands within Endemol properties and other sponsorship and […]

Initial MD promotion sparks reshuffle at Endemol UK

The managing director of Initial has been promoted to commercial director of the Big Brother producer’s parent, Endemol UK, a move that sparks a new reshuffle. Laurence Jones has been Initial’s MD since 2002 but now takes up the new UK-wide post. He will be replaced by Initial’s creative director Nick Samwell-Smith (pictured left, with […]

Endemol UK promotes Remarkable boss to creative role

Endemol’s UK business has promoted David Flynn to become its chief creative officer. Currently Endemol-owned Remarkable Television’s joint managing director and co-chair of its UK Digital Board, will now oversee creativity across the Endemol UK group. As a result, Endemol UK’s controller, entertainment and formats, Nick Mather has taken Flynn’s role at Remarkable, where he […]