VITEC, known for advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, has brought Fernando Monetti on board as sales director for Latin America. In this position, Monetti will work closely with VITEC’s broadcast team to foster relationships in the region. He will provide product expertise relative to VITEC’s Ace and Diamond encoder and decoder families as well as introduce the award-winning EZ TV IPTV & Digital Signage Platform to the LATAM market. Prior to joining VITEC, Monetti served as the Latin America sales leader for several broadcast technology companies, including Imagine Communications, Adtec Digital, and Miranda Technologies. In these roles, he leveraged his technical background to build new business opportunities and strengthen customer relationships. He speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics telecommunications….
DPA Microphones has named Matt Frazier as its Northwest area sales manager. He will report to Christopher Spahr, VP of sales and marketing for DPA USA, A musician by training, Frazier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory from Occidental College and a Master of Music in Production and Composition from California State University, Los Angeles. His most recent sales and support experience was as director of sales, APAC, for Loud Technologies in Seattle. There, he was responsible for managing 30 pro audio and retail distribution partnerships across 20 countries, as well as assisting with marketing, product management, sales administration and logistics for customer relations. Prior to that, Frazier held regional and senior sales positions for Avid Technology and served as a product specialist for M-Audio….
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More