International Academy Expands Its Ambassador Program

The international Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the addition of Brian Seth Hurst, Chief Executive Officer of The Opportunity Management Company and Tarif Sayed, Owner and Managing Director of Dubai-based production company The FRAME to its Ambassador program, bringing the total of Ambassadors to fifteen.
Bruce Paisner, Academy President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "Part of The International Academy's strength lies in its membership and we are confident that Brian and Tarif will further expand our international outreach in their respective industries and regions.
"We look forward to having them join the distinguished group of Ambassadors already representing us throughout the world."
Launched in 2007, the program has successfully increased the profile of The International Academy's activities on a local level, while engaging producers and broadcasters in Academy events and stimulating entries into The International Emmy Awards competition.
A well regarded authority on the subject of emerging entertainment, Hurst becomes the Academy's first industry Ambassador, focusing on digital initiatives throughout the world. Hurst has been involved with The International Academy for several years and has been instrumental in shaping The International Digital Emmy Awards competition, now in its fifth year.
A established documentary producer, Sayed becomes the first Ambassador to The United Arab Emirates which includes growing media hubs Abu Dhabi and Dubai. He has been active with The Academy as a Juror, Member and Semi-Final Regional Host.
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