Brunico Communications

Brunico merges Realscreen Summit, NATPE Global

The industry conferences will co-locate at the InterContinental Miami hotel starting in 2025.

NATPE Global to return to Miami in January 2024

The market will run from Jan. 16 to 18 with a networking-first approach.

Brunico Communications acquires NATPE

The sale of the National Association of Television Programming Executives includes its international content markets, conferences and several events.

Brunico sets stalking-horse bid for NATPE assets

The B2B publisher and events producer is looking to acquire the assets of the organization, which runs events for broadcasters, media companies and producers.

Thunderbird appoints its first distribution sales director

The entertainment group has hired former Kidscreen associate publisher Nelson Huynh to expand the global reach of its growing kids and primetime television slate.

Brunico Communications issues statement in support of Ukraine

Playback‘s parent company says it will temporarily suspend business relations with Russian companies.

BANFF exec director Jenn Kuzmyk appointed Playback publisher

In the expanded role, Kuzmyk will oversee the Canadian industry publication as it grows its remit and launches new offerings.

Jenn Kuzmyk named exec director of BANFF

The former director of international distribution at Proper Rights will head up all commercial activities and partnerships related to the festival.

Brunico Communications acquires Achilles Media

The parent company of Playback, Realscreen and Kidscreen has acquired the assets of Toronto-based Achilles, including the operating rights to the Banff World Media Festival. (Brunico president and CEO Russell Goldstein pictured.)

Former DRG exec Diane Rankin joins Distribution360

She will oversee international sales and acquisitions for the indie distributor.

Internet TV conference and market set for June

STREAM, by Playback parent company Brunico Communications, is aimed at bringing together independent production companies with decision-makers at companies that commission and support screen-entertainment content.