Rob Beynon is one of the most respected and experienced leaders in journalism, television, and broadcast technology. He is the CEO and Founder of DMA Media Group, the world’s largest independent news consultancy, providing broadcast, editorial, content production, and technical services to media groups and start-ups. DMA has launched more than 30 TV and digital channels across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
DMA has formed partnerships within the UAE with companies leading the development of AI, particularly in media. These include Dubai-based Ray Digital, whose pioneering initiatives DMA is rolling out globally—such as translation and lip-sync technology that allows TV channels to deliver real-time news in multiple languages. DMA is also a partner of Gulf-based AI network and training company MediaVerse.
Rob has held senior managerial and editorial roles at major broadcasters including Sky News, CNBC Europe, the BBC, and ITN. DMA’s launch projects include the BBC’s Arabic and Persian news channels, Arise News in Africa, London, and the US, Rudaw News Network in Erbil, Northern Iraq, Channel 8 in Northern Iraq, and Iran International, a 24/7 Farsi-language news channel based in London.
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