Globecast Adds Tim Jackson as SVP, Sales and Marketing, the Americas

Globecast has appointed Timothy Jackson as the company’s new Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, the Americas.

Responsible for leading Globcast’s sales and marketing efforts throughout the United States, Canada and Latin America, Jackson brings with him over 25 years’ experience in the media and entertainment industries, including senior roles in product development, technical operations, sales and marketing and business unit leadership.

Jackson joins Globecast from Vislink, where he was Sales Director for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US. Prior to Vislink, he was VP, Media and Distribution Platform Sales at ATEME, preceded by senior roles at On Call Communications, Intelsat, and Discovery Communications.

“Given the dynamic competitive landscape of the entertainment industry, Globecast is uniquely positioned to help broadcasters, programmers and platform providers increase profits and manage costs by providing a unique set of solutions to the industry,” says Jackson. “I’m extremely excited to be part of the next period of growth and evolution of the company.”

Eddie Ferraro, Managing Director at Globecast Americas, said, “Tim brings with him a wide variety of senior executive experience in a multitude of areas within the entertainment industry. He’s highly experienced, very knowledgeable and very well respected in the industry and his leadership and his drive are certain to develop new opportunities for Globecast.”