TMT Insights, an INC. 5000 professional services and software development company for the media and entertainment industry, has added Ian McPherson as head of business development, and Manish Bahl as head of strategic accounts, Americas. He will focus on building strategic alliances and unlocking new revenue opportunities across media and adjacent industries. He previously led global business development strategy for media & entertainment at AWS, where he spent over a decade launching new business initiatives, scaling partner ecosystems, and helping media companies modernize their technology and workflows through cloud adoption. Meanwhile Bahl will lead strategic account growth and client engagement across the Americas, with a focus on deepening executive relationships and driving long-term value across TMT’s client base. He brings more than 20 years of experience across broadcast, OTT, FAST, and cloud-based media platforms, with leadership roles at Amagi, ViewLift, and Endeavor Streaming, where he helped scale global streaming operations and commercial strategies….
Rep Report for May 8, 2026
London-based Blinkink has connected with FreeAgent UK, led by Alexa Haywood, to represent the studio’s music video directors across the U.K. Blinkink is known for its mixed-media music video portfolio, having worked with the likes of Coldplay, Iron Maiden, Elton John, Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Ashnikko, Dua Lipa and many more. Haywood has been representing directors for more than two decades and has garnered many accolades along the way. From 2022 to 2024, she won the Best Agent mantle consecutively at the UKMVAs, and also earned a Grammy nomination for Harry Style’s music video “As It Was,” for which she was a producer. Her agency is known for representing the video of top-tier music talent, from The Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga, to Raye and Elton John, among others.... Chicago-headquartered Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has brought Liam Boyle on board as chief growth officer. In his new role, Boyle will report to agency president and CEO, Ben Behrman, and work closely with the executive leadership team to help reinforce its position as a challenger agency built to help ambitious brands win in complex, fast-moving markets. Boyle brings a career rooted in new business and growth, most recently, leading both at Bader Rutter across B2B2C sectors including food and beverage, agriculture, petcare and manufacturing. He’s worked with brands like Kellogg’s, Nestle, Converse, Unilever, Wilson Sporting Goods, Toyota and more. Boyle’s perspective is shaped by experience across both global networks and independents--including Edelman, The Sound, Omnicom, and The Escape Pod Group--giving him a unique ability to blend scale with agility. That balance is critical to... Read More