Future, a leading global platform in specialist media, today announced plans to evolve its B2B Media & Entertainment Group to focus on high-impact, sustainable initiatives.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating industry excellence by naming long-time industry veteran Charlie Weiss to the 2025 event chairmanship role for the highly esteemed Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame event. Current chairman Bill McGorry will partner with Weiss as chairman emeritus next year. The celebrated, 33-year-old B+C Hall of Fame honors the trailblazers and visionaries who have made significant impacts in the broadcasting and cable sectors. 

As part of Future’s plans, it will cease publication of the print magazine and daily newsletters of B+C, Multichannel News and NextTV from September 30, 2024 and will introduce a new, curated SmartBrief newsletter on Media & Entertainment, plus a reformatted nexttv.com website on October 1, 2024.

Future’s new consolidated SmartBrief on Media & Entertainment newsletter will serve as a comprehensive resource for industry professionals, offering curated content, key updates, and in-depth analysis. This initiative aims to provide a streamlined and valuable source of information in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Future B2B SVP Amanda Darman-Allen said: “This industry is going through rapid transformation that requires our business to adapt. By focusing our efforts on impactful in-person events and a unified newsletter, we believe we will maintain our role as a key connector and influencer. The B+C Hall of Fame is a perfect example of the kind of high-caliber event that aligns with our strategy, and we are proud to continue our support for this important celebration.”

For more information about Future’s B+C Hall of Fame, including the event on 26th September 2024, please visit www.bchalloffame.com

NewBay Media has tapped Charlie Weiss as publisher of its TV Sector brands, with the veteran executive assuming a leadership role with Multichannel News, Broadcasting & Cable and Next TV.

Weiss, who reports to vice president, group publisher Louis Hillelson, joins NewBay’s TV Sector from the company’s Pro Audio Group, where he managed Mix, Sound & Video Contractor, Pro Sound News, and other leading brands in the portfolio. During his tenure, he helped develop the Pro Audio Group's marketing services, lead-generation programs, social media, and digital product offerings, and launched the Sound for Film event under the Mix brand.

As publisher of the TV Sector, Weiss is charged with shepherding and growing the group's marketing services, advertising, and event sponsorship efforts, and ensuring that the group continues to deliver NewBay’s market-leading TV-focused resources. He will work closely with other NewBay-owned brands, including TV Technology, Television Broadcast Europe, and Broadcast Engineering, to provide a comprehensive resource for marketers to reach the breadth of TV, video, and broadcast professionals.

“I am excited to work with Charlie to take our leading brands and outstanding events to the next level,” said Hillelson. “Charlie’s proven focus on our clients’ needs and innovative approach to custom programs will be a tremendous benefit to our customers looking to increase ROI.”

Noted Weiss: “The television market is a fast-paced, exciting industry, and I am thrilled to be joining both it and these legendary brands. I’m particularly excited to leverage my background and experience in the entertainment space, where I’ve helped customers build business, brand, content and audience across film, television, stage and performing arts.” 

Weiss joined NewBay Media from Group FMG, where he was vice president of publishing. There, he managed business development, client media solutions, and digital transition. Prior to FMG, Weiss held executive positions at Backstage, Intellisphere, Nielsen Business Media, and Reed Business Information.

Working out of NBM’s New York City headquarters, Weiss will continue to serve as group publisher of the Pro Audio Group on an interim basis.