Placement – Edward Humphrey, Marquee TV
We at Lumina are delighted to announce the appointment of Ed Humphrey as Chief Executive Officer of Marquee TV. As Chief Executive Officer, Ed will be responsible for setting the overall vision and the management of the resources’ operations of Marquee TV. Humphrey will develop the strategies for the company and communicate these to both […]
C-Level Leadership: How to reach the top of your career, observations and musings from an Exec Search specialist
When I was invited to put together a few words about essential survival tips for someone aspiring to the C level, it seemed like a big ask. Where to start? It’s a huge subject and difficult to convey in a few paragraphs. Having spent many hours interviewing and meeting so many talented C level execs […]
2024: Anticipating the Future of the Media & Entertainment Sectors
As we head into 2024, the media industry is set for a remarkable year, marked by a slew of exciting changes. However, we mustn’t lose sight of the many obstacles that surrounded the industry in 2023, including economic volatility, budgetary limitations, and increasing concerns over privacy. In the next year, digital media will continue to […]
Four Key Highlights from the Edinburgh TV Festival: Ongoing Strikes, Freelance Crisis, AI & Commissioning Slowdown
Edinburgh TV Festival closed with a bang a couple of weeks ago, with a wonderfully insightful talk from actress and writer Meera Syal. There was a significant buzz around the Edinburgh International Conference Centre this year, with execs and creatives alike looking to grow their networks. We have drawn together this year’s key themes and […]
Placement | Jose Salazar, MBC
We at Lumina are very happy to announce the appointment of Jose Salazar as Vice President of Production Finance for MBC In his new role, Jose will be responsible for setting strategy for and overseeing the day to day operations of the studio’s production finance department for their growing slate of high-end projects. Based in […]
Our Key Highlights from the Searchlight & Lumina HR Forum 2023
On April 27th, HR experts from the media and entertainment industry gathered to commemorate the workplace of tomorrow. The event showcased an array of sessions, panels, topics, and speakers, featuring some familiar faces from various companies. While the event was insightful and thought-provoking overall, we’ve compiled key highlights from the day. Led by husband and […]
Streaming vs Cinema – The Next Chapter
In recent years, we’ve witnessed a stark contrast between the struggles faced by traditional cinemas and the soaring success of streaming services. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but can they find a way to coexist in harmony? The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a heavy blow to the cinema industry, leading to the closure of many […]
Berlin’s VFX sector receives €4m funding boost
Berlin’s senate has given funding of €4m to their VFX sector for the next two years which gives a massive boost and vote of confidence in this fast-growing sector The VFX industry is expanding quickly, & an increasing number of films produced have attracted international audiences and are distributed globally. With the global film and […]
Will live sport choose to take advantage of growing FAST audiences?
Since the launch of CBS Sport on April 11th, Lumina, along with others in the industry, is taking time to discuss what it means for the future of Live sport. With Live sports rights slightly fragmented and viewers having to purchase a number of different subscriptions to watch live games, CBS Sports’ Golazo is a […]