Lawo, a global technology partner with a long history of delivering innovative solutions for live media production workflows, has announced the appointment of Jamie Dunn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lawo AG. Dunn joined Lawo in 2011 and has served as ‘Vorstand’ and Deputy CEO since 2024.

Kaiser Showtechnik is investing in the JB Lighting P15 Profile HP. This means that the flagship product from the Swabian manufacturer is now available for dry hire in Augsburg.

Riedel Communications today announced that Fondazione Teatro alla Scala has deployed a comprehensive wireless intercom solution, leveraging Riedel’s Bolero, NSA, RiFace, and PunQtum systems to unify and modernize backstage communication across one of the world’s most iconic opera houses. Using Bolero as the core wireless intercom platform, this deployment enables Teatro alla Scala to achieve seamless, real-time coordination across its complex production environment.

Sigma Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa; CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the “Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art”, a large-aperture wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras that combines outstanding resolution with a compact, lightweight design.

As the latest evolution of the "35mm F1.4"—the origin of the Sigma Art line renowned for its overwhelming optical performance—this lens will be released on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

ETC is undergoing a change of leadership: CEO Dick Titus has announced his resignation. James Foster will take over the position of president with immediate effect.  
Susan Foster, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, praised Dick Titus' achievements: “In his 35 years with the company, including seven years as CEO, Dick Titus has had a significant impact on ETC with his leadership and vision.” His spirit and commitment will remain evident among employees and customers alike even after his departure.

Sigma Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the launch of the “Sigma AF Cine 28–105mm T3 FF” as part of Sigma's Cine Lens series.
Scheduled for release on April 16, 2026, this new model is the second lens in the Sigma AF Cine Line, an autofocus cinema lens series that brings innovation to the film production scene.

Manifold technologies GmbH has announced the appointment of Nick Tucker as Sales Manager for Europe, reinforcing the company’s continued growth across broadcast, enterprise and ProAV markets. The appointment reflects manifold’s expanding European footprint, increasing partner ecosystem, and growing involvement in high-profile projects and industry events across the region.

Nevion AS, a Sony group company, announces that Thomas Heinzer, the company’s founder and CEO, has decided to step down from his role at the end of the financial year which concludes on March 31st, 2026. Nevion’s present CFO, Heidi Mello Stavnar will become the new CEO of Nevion , effective April 1st, 2026. 

Atomos introduces Shogun AV-19, a rack-mountable 19-inch 4K HDR monitor recorder switcher designed for professional live production, broadcast, and video village environments. The Shogun AV-19 combines multi-camera switching, ISO recording, and advanced monitoring in a rugged, rack-mountable 7RU form factor, offering a complete “monitor-record-switch” package for studio and outside broadcast workflows.

TVN GROUP will acquire 100 percent of the shares in TV Plus GmbH with effect from January 1, 2026. TV Plus will thus become part of TVN GROUP, one of Germany's leading media companies for television productions, live broadcasts, and corporate media content.

The Obsidian Control Systems team is excited to be showcasing the new ONYX NX3 lighting console at the upcoming ISE tradeshow February 3-6 in Barcelona. Lighting control specialists are invited to Booth #6Q300 for an up-close look at this exciting new addition to the ONYX platform—and much more, including the new NETRON FS16, a new rackmount network switch in Obsidian’s award-winning line of data distribution products, and HELIOTRAQ, a new simplified performer tracking solution.

Continuing a longstanding collaboration, Riedel Communications and Nordic media technology company Media Tailor have once again joined forces to deliver a state-of-the-art broadcast, AV, and communications infrastructure aboard Royal Caribbean International’s newest vessel, Star of the Seas. 

Vizrt, a leader in live production technology revolutionizing viewer experience and engagement, expands its team to ignite a new era of professional-grade production, communication, and connection for Enterprises.

Under the leadership of Vizrt’s CRO, Ryan Poggi, the expanded Enterprise team brings decades of expertise in enterprise technology to deliver broadcast-level engagement, once only available to Sports, Media and Entertainment corporations, to organizations of all sizes.

The Women’s Winter Classics in Gstaad marked the first live outing for OB truck S12, the new mobile production unit operated by Swiss broadcast service provider brutal güet. Produced for RED+, the open-air event — a flagship fixture of Switzerland’s top-tier women’s ice hockey league — also served as the inaugural live deployment of the vehicle’s fully IP-based Lawo audio infrastructure. At the core of the audio control room is a Lawo mc²56 MkIII console with 48 faders, paired with a redundant A__UHD Core and an AoIP environment based on SMPTE ST 2110, AES67 and RAVENNA. The production demonstrated how flexible system configurations, efficient workflows and high audio quality can be reliably implemented in a demanding live environment.

Last summer, ITV celebrated the tenth anniversary of its popular reality dating show, Love Island. To ramp up the excitement of series 12 (launched in the UK on 9th June) and to engage younger demographics the broadcaster, supported by LiveU, expanded Love Island's highly successful digital-first strategy. For the first time, ITV live streamed the official podcast, Love Island: The Morning After on ITVX and YouTube to give fans the added benefit of a live ‘watch-along’, which aired at the same time as the main launch show on ITV2. Love Island is produced by Lifted Entertainment, part of ITV Studios, and GroupM Motion Entertainment.