Headroom (aka Headroom Digital Audio) announces its tenth anniversary since establishing its multifaceted studio space in New York City’s NoMad district. Founded in a tiny workspace by president and creative director Jerry Plotkin, Headroom moved to its current 6,000-square-feet location on Madison Square Park in 2005. Studio architect Fran Manzella and interior designer Janice Caswell helped transform the studio, creating a world-class facility. The company continues to push the boundaries of state-of-the-art audio production across new platforms, channels, and media formats, serving the advertising, broadcast and online industries.
“I had a vision of what a great work environment should be,” said Plotkin, “where employees and clients would enjoy spending their days and a unique company culture would thrive. Headroom is that vision realized. An outstanding studio space, combined with a crew that consistently goes above and beyond—this is what makes the company shine. I look forward to what the next ten years will bring.”
Evan Spear, Headroom’s chief mixer and sound designer, said, “A client recently expressed to us how impressed they were with Headroom’s ability to prosper and grow during such a difficult time in our industry. I think this speaks to our knack for adapting and changing. We’re very good at anticipating not only the needs of our clients but also of the industry as a whole, and staying ahead of the game in everything from PR and marketing to technology and workflows.”
On April 9, to express gratitude towards clients and friends for their support, Headroom organized a party featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff. The industry event drew over 300 guests to the company’s Manhattan facility. Also in honor of its tenth anniversary, Headroom rebranded this year, updating its classic logo with a sleek, more modern alternative. Additionally, this rebranding called for a new, more efficient and user-friendly website, showcasing Headroom’s various projects over the years.
SMPTE elects board officers, regional governors
SMPTE®,the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has revealed the board officers and regional governors who will serve terms beginning in January 2025.
Three new officers--Richard Welsh as SMPTE president, Eric Gsell as SMPTE executive VP, and Polly Hickling as SMPTE Education VP--have been elected for a two-year term from Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2026. One SMPTE officer, Lisa Hobbs, will be continuing her service as SMPTE secretary and treasurer for another two-year term. Additionally, Raymond Yeung will be stepping into the role of standards VP on Jan. 1, 2025.
“SMPTE’s membership has spoken,” said SMPTE interim executive director Sally-Ann D’Amato. “These officers have been tasked with an important responsibility, one each of them is prepared to tackle head-on. These next two years are looking bright for SMPTE!”
In addition to the officers, 10 regional governors were elected by the Society to serve two-year 2025-2026 terms.
These include the following regional governors, re-elected to continue their service:
Asia-Pacific Region Governor
Tony Ngai, Society of Motion Imaging Ltd.
EMEA - Central & South America Region Governor
Fernando Bittencourt, FB Consultant
United Kingdom Region Governor
Chris Johns, Sky UK.
USA - Central Region Governor
William T. Hayes, Consultant
USA - Eastern Region Governor
Dover Jeanne Mundt, Riedel Communications
USA - Western Region Governor
Jeffrey F. Way, Open Drives
Also elected were four newcomers to the SMPTE Board:
Canada Region Governor
Jonathan Jobin, Grass Valley
USA - Hollywood Region Governor
Allan Schollnick, Voxx... Read More