Axonista makes UK push with new partnerships director

Irish social TV and second screen technology firm Axonista has appointed Brian Armstrong, who has previously worked at CNN, the BBC and Siemens SBS, as its new director of UK Partnerships.

A 25-year veteran in the broadcasting industry, Armstrong’s appointment coincides with the establishment of Axonista UK, the company’s base of operations in the United Kingdom.

Axonista is an approved EPG software provider for the Sky platform in the UK and works with international broadcasters including ESPN, MTV Networks, SPI, Setanta Sports, RTÉ and TV3.