{"id":6259,"date":"2026-08-20T10:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6259"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:37:08","slug":"podcast-giant-goalhanger-hires-tom-miceli-to-lead-tv-and-film-expansion-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6259","title":{"rendered":"Podcast Giant Goalhanger Hires Tom Miceli to Lead TV and Film Expansion (EXCLUSIVE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\nGoalhanger, the British podcasting giant behind series such as as \u201cThe Rest is Football,\u201d which recently launched as a Netflix show covering the World Cup, is looking to accelerate its growth on screen with the hire of Tom Miceli.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6257\">China\u2019s Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates \u2013 Global Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tMiceli joins from WME in the newly created role of head of IP development and will focus on expanding the company\u2019s TV and film business. In his new role, Miceli will lead Goalhanger\u2019s IP development and licensing strategy, identifying opportunities across its existing shows and development pipeline and turning them into compelling television and film propositions for U.K. and international markets. <\/p>\n<p>\n\tReporting directly to Goalhanger\u2019s founders, he will work closely with the company\u2019s talent, editorial teams and general managers to develop a prioritised slate, build relationships with commissioners and production partners, and lead negotiations across licensing, co-production and format-sale opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMiceli spent more than a decade at WME in the agency\u2019s TV division, representing producers, directors, talent, and helping lead the agency\u2019s international format business. Most recently, he led WME\u2019s work on Goalhanger\u2019s Netflix partnership, which brought \u201cThe Rest Is Football\u201d to the platform for the World Cup and the upcoming Premier League season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to be joining Goalhanger, a company I have long admired both as a business and as a fan,\u201d said Micheli. \u201cI consume its content every day and look forward to helping bring its IP to new verticals and platforms, while preserving the quality that has enabled Goalhanger to flourish and establish itself as one of the leading media and content companies in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=6255\">San Sebasti\u00e1n Sets Micha\u00ebl R. Roskam\u2019s \u2018Le Faux Soir\u2019 as Closing Night Film<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tJack Davenport, co-founder of Goalhanger, added: \u201cOur shows are built around distinctive ideas, brilliant talent and deeply engaged audiences, creating enormous potential to develop them beyond their original formats. Having worked closely with Tom for many years, we have seen first-hand the rare combination of creative judgement, commercial experience and strong industry relationships he brings. We\u2019re delighted to welcome him in-house, where his dedicated expertise will help us identify the right opportunities and turn them into successful television and film projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe hire comes during a period of rapid growth for Goalhanger, which was recently named Britain\u2019s fastest-growing private company in The Sunday Times 100. 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