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Riedel Communications has added two new members to its North America Technical Services department, Zack Funk and Justin McClellan, both of whom will serve as service and support engineers.

There is a new man in charge of Cobalt, as Robert McAlpine has been promoted to CEO, the company announced in a press release.

Artel Video Systems has announced the hire of Matt Carter in the role of director of government sales and business development.

Global workflow optimization firm MediAnswers has announced the hiring of Ron Levy as its vice president of agency solutions.

Industry veteran Ari Baron is now a part of the Bittree team, as CEO Glenn Garrard announced that he has been hired as the company’s new general manager.

Van Duke is moving up the ranks at Playbox Technology with the company’s announcement that he has been promoted from U.S. sales manager to U.S. director of operations.

IP- and fiber-based media transport system provider Artel Video Systems has a new Vice President of Product Development, officially appointing Chris Riello to the position.

IABM’s North America Regional Council is under new leadership, as the international trade association has announced a new chair and council members to serve the region’s broadcast and media industry.