dmg media Ireland has announced the appointment of Lisa Cannon as its head of studio, a role that will see her leading dmg::studio, the company’s video, audio and studio production unit.
Based at the dmg media hub at Haddington Road in Dublin, dmg::studio is a full-service audio and video production operation and currently provodes a range of creative solutions for dmg titles and their clients.
Cannon began her career in New York on HBO’s “Sex and the City” and contributed to major film productions, including “King Arthur” and the acclaimed Channel 4 documentary “I Killed John Lennon.” She also became a household name as the anchor of “Xposé,” interviewing A-list Hollywood stars and covering global red carpets on daily television for a decade.
She also created, executive produced, and hosted “Box Office” on Virgin Media for several years; Ireland’s first female-tv fronted Friday night movie show and the digital series “Spotlight,” both celebrating Irish and world cinema. Lisa has advanced from also anchoring “Ireland AM” to international US credits such as NBC’s “Extra,” CBS’s “The Early Show,” and ITV’s “This Morning” in the UK.
Accorfding to Paul Henderson, CEO of dmg media: “The dmg vision has always remained the same. Engaging audiences with great content. With someone of Lisa Cannon’s calibre and production expertise coming on board, we are poised to produce best-in-class video and audio content for both clients and consumers. We are delighted to have her on the team.”
“I am absolutely delighted to take on the role of Head of Studio at dmg media, where I’m eager to collaborate with the dynamic, creative talented team at dmg; crafting innovative, impactful visual content that resonates and connects with audiences in Ireland and beyond across all their platforms,” Lisa Cannon adds.
