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Banijay, one of Europe’s biggest production-distribution companies, announced Thursday that it is “freezing” new activity in Russia until further notice.
It is believed that Banijay is also reviewing current contracts with Russian companies and will also be donating €100,000 ($114,000) to a charity to support efforts in Ukraine, the charity to be confirmed by the end of the week. Banijay is also encouraging its teams worldwide to explore fundraising avenues.
As a sign of solidarity, all of Banijay’s social media handles are currently about to switch to our new “B” decked out in the distinctive blue and yellow of Ukraine’s national flag.
The full Banijay statement: “We are utterly saddened by the horrendous situation in Ukraine and our thoughts go to all those affected. As a vast global content production and distribution business, we, like most of…