Stuart Barnes Appointed as Vice President for International Video Development at Yospace
Stuart Barnes Returns to Yospace as Vice President of International Business Development
Stuart Barnes, a renowned figure in the digital video and streaming media industry, has announced his return to Yospace, a market-leading company in targeted advertising. Barnes' decision to rejoin Yospace is seen as a validation of the company's position as a global leader in its field.
Barnes brings over 20 years of experience in the digital video industry to Yospace. He has previously held executive roles at companies such as Yospace, Brightcove, Vimeo, and organised events like the New York Video Meetup. His contributions to these companies have been instrumental in their growth and technology development.
In his new role, Barnes will work alongside Vice President of Commercial Ed New and lead the company's efforts to accelerate the adoption of digital ad insertion across North America, Europe, and the APAC region. Barnes expressed his excitement about rejoining Yospace and working with Tim, Ed, and the rest of the team.
Tim Sewell, CEO of Yospace, expressed confidence in Barnes' ability to deliver success. Barnes' previous work at Yospace, which lasted for five years, and his contributions to the growth of companies like Brightcove and Vimeo, where he helped position both for their initial public offerings, are testament to his capabilities.
Barnes' statement emphasizes the value of Yospace to media organizations worldwide. He believes that reliable and scalable dynamic ad insertion is pivotal to the success of Yospace's global customers, including DirectTV, Fox, ITV, RTL, TV4, Nine Entertainment, Seven West Media, and many more.
The New York Video Meetup, a community of several thousand video professionals, is another initiative that Barnes has been involved with. He recently relaunched and chaired the meetup in 2023.
Yospace's global reach and Barnes' extensive experience make for a promising combination. Barnes' return to Yospace is expected to further boost the company's sales capabilities, ensuring its continued success in the competitive digital video and streaming media industry.
Barnes' extensive experience in the digital video industry, including his previous roles at Yospace, Brightcove, Vimeo, and organizing events like the New York Video Meetup, will be leveraged to drive the adoption of digital ad insertion across multiple regions at Yospace. Barnes is excited to rejoin Tim, Ed, and the Yospace team, as his contributions to their growth and technology development have been instrumental in the past. Barnes believes that the reliable and scalable dynamic ad insertion offered by Yospace is crucial to the success of media organizations worldwide, including DirectTV, Fox, ITV, RTL, TV4, Nine Entertainment, Seven West Media, and many more. The return of Barnes to Yospace is anticipated to bolster the company's sales capabilities, ensuring its continued success in the competitive digital video and streaming media industry. With Barnes' leadership, Yospace is poised to expand its global reach even further.
