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Marco Bassetti, CEO of Banijay Entertainment and Banijay Live, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Variety Vanguard Award. Presented by Variety in collaboration with MIPCOM, the award honors industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the development of the global entertainment landscape. The award ceremony will take place on October 13 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, during MIPCOM, the world’s leading content market.

Under Bassetti’s leadership, Banijay has expanded into one of the largest and most influential players in the global content industry. With a diverse portfolio spanning multiple genres, Banijay is behind some of the world’s most successful and widely distributed formats and scripted series, including Survivor, Peaky Blinders, MasterChef, and Black Mirror.

Throughout his career, Bassetti has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern television business, combining creative vision with strategic acumen to position Banijay at the forefront of the international market. His innovative approach to production, distribution, and format development has helped Banijay thrive in an increasingly competitive and evolving media landscape.

The Variety Vanguard Award is one of the most coveted honors in the entertainment industry, recognizing executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact on the global stage.

The full announcement is available on Variety