Cynopsis: Classified Advantage

04.13.10

Good morning – it’s Tuesday, April 13, 2010, and this is your weekly issue of Cyn opsis: Classified Advantage! This edition includes the top job listings in the Television, Media and Ad Agency markets, professional development advice from national experts, your Q & A’s with our experts, and a summary of executive moves among top companies.

Why LinkedIn?

If you are not already on LinkedIn, now is the time.  LinkedIn currently has over 63 million members and is growing by 100,000 professionals each week.  The average member is a college-educated 43-year-old making just over $100,000 and every Fortune 500 company is represented.

Of the three major social networking sites, LinkedIn is the most business centric.  Unlike Facebook and Twitter, you need to put some serious thought and effort into your account prior to signing up.  Think of your LinkedIn account as your cover letter and resume online, available for anyone to read.  Your account will be your first impression, it has to be perfect.  This also goes for your photo.

Your Profile

To this end, before you post your information, view as many accounts as possible, see what you like and what you don’t like.  Take the best parts of the good accounts and avoid the mistakes of others.

Use as many keywords in your profile as you can.  People often use these keywords in LinkedIn’s advanced search engine to find other members.  You want to be as visible as possible.

Don’t just list your current position and company, list all the important ones.  This will give you more in common with other members and brings up your name more in search results.

Groups

There are over half a million groups on LinkedIn, based on companies, occupation, schools, etc.  Groups allow you to communicate with others with whom you have something in common.  Joining these groups is the fastest and most efficient way of increasing your connections.

Within the groups, you can ask questions about current industry trends and about a company’s culture.  This information will be invaluable during interviews.  By the same token, you can offer advice to others, becoming a respected member of the LinkedIn community.

The Real Beauty of LinkedIn: Advance Search.

LinkedIn’s greatest asset is the ability to make connections that would otherwise be impossible. Their advanced search facilitates introductions by mutual contacts, which will yield better results than trying to make a cold connection.

I want a job at Cynopsis Media.  I can type Cynopsis Media in either the keyword box or the company’s name box.  Advance search allows me to be more specific, from position title, where they went to college, to the person’s first and/or last name.  When the results appear, next to their name will be a number, one, two or three.

A “one” means the person is in your network. A “two” means this person is out of your network but someone within your network is connected to this person. A “three” means there is no obvious connection between the two of you. 

A wonderful feature in LinkedIn is that the site provides a schematic on how to connect to someone with a two or three posted by their name.

etc.

LinkedIn has several different accounts, including a free, personal one.  The site recommends the Business Plus that costs $50 a month.  Always start with the free basic accounts and upgrade depending on your needs.

LinkedIn uses your information to suggest connections based on commonalities.

LinkedIn also provides how many times your profile was viewed and how many times your profile appeared in searches.

There are other sites that try to provide the same services as LinkedIn, but LinkedIn is the most trusted.

LinkedIn, more than any other social networking site, allows you to take control of your online identity. This is very important because more companies are looking at LinkedIn for prospective employees.

Next week: It’s been a year, what have we learned?

We are always on the look out for more Experts to advise our readers – if you’re a headhunter, job coach, career advisor, etc., and may be interested in contributing to this edition from time to time, please contact me at [email protected] .

Most businesses act as if jobs become extinct overnight: keeping a full timer in a position until it makes no economic sense, and then firing the individual and eliminating the job. Increasing numbers of businesses in today’s environment are embracing a more graduated approach: turning a full time job into a part time position. While it is certainly less traumatic for the employee in the short term than immediate termination, the long term effect really is the same.

Few employees are in any position to absorb such a dramatic cut in their earned income. A handful who are devoted to their job, for one reason or another, may look to find another part time job to make up for the difference in pay. However the odds of finding a job that fits the newly abbreviated schedule are long. Most will simply use the free time to look for another full time job. Employers understand that’s the likely outcome. They’re simply trying to get the best of both worlds: cutting the cost of the job but keeping someone of proven capability in the position for as long as possible.

Trying to argue the company out of the move is wasted time and effort. No matter how logical or pragmatic your points they’ll be viewed as self serving and ignored. And if they desperately wanted to keep you as an individual they would have fired someone else and moved you into the open place. Instead, follow their lead and try to have your cake and eat it too. Explain that this move is, in effect, a termination, and ask for a severance package. But add that you’re willing to help them out by filling in as a part timer for as long as they need you up until you land a new position. Your part time pay, however long it lasts, can serve as a good supplement to your severance.

Stephen M. Pollan is one of America’s most trusted and admired career and financial advisors and is the author of more than a dozen books including the national bestsellers Die Broke and Second Acts. Information about his practice and writing can be found at stephenpollan.com . Mark Levine ( gostryter.com ) has been Pollan’s collaborator for more than 20 years.

If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected].
 

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE

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Here’s the situation: I am consultant for a subsidiary of a large company and learned of a job at the parent company from the person I report to. She was gracious enough to find out who the report is for the position and connect us via email. I sent my resume as requested with a cover letter on March 23 and have had no response. How long should I wait to follow-up? What should my strategy be?

When you’re pursuing what amounts to an internal job lead it’s even more important to achieve the subtle balance between being diligent and annoying. Follow up via the same form of initial approach after two to three weeks have passed with no acknowledgement. Then, let another two weeks pass before asking your gracious manager for yet more help. This time, simply ask if she can find out the status of the search and let you know.

What advice would your experts give to someone who wants to transition from a television career to a feature film career in the same discipline (i.e. Development)? This would be a mid-career change, so there should be some cross-over of skill sets, but are the two worlds mutually exclusive ‘clubs’? What networking tips could they offer? How would you best go about it in a resume? I’ve also heard about writing a two-column list of 4-8 bulleted “interests” near the head of the resume that would show areas of expertise that an employer might be looking for. Is this a good idea or just overkill?

Other than highly technical fields there are no exclusive clubs anymore. Beside the obvious scouring of any connections you have with the new industry, consider taking professional classes, attending seminars, and working trade shows and conferences. These aren’t just networking opportunities but changes to absorb jargon and put your existing skills in a context that makes sense to members of the new industry. Interest lists are rarely effective since they can miss the target and often are nothing more than parroted points from the ad.

Stephen M. Pollan ( stephenpollan.com ) is one of America’s most trusted and admired career and financial advisors and Mark Levine ( gostryter.com ) has been Pollan’s collaborator for more than 20 years.

Have a question for our experts? Send it to [email protected]

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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM IAB

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IAB Digital Media Education  Now Available on Demand 

The IAB’s most popular live seminars have been cut into 15-20 minute modules suitable for e-learning. Each class still counts towards the IAB Certificate in Interactive Advertising.

Eight courses are currently available at an introductory rate of $95 per course, including: Ad Effectiveness 101, Metrics 101  Understanding and Using Measurement Data, Mobile Advertising: Marketing on the Go, and more!

Learn more about IAB Professional Development On-Demand and get started today!

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JOB OF THE WEEK …

OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST …

participate in creation and management of product vision and roadmap with a focus on delivering next generation products
Product Manager, iVillage    1122854
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

work with Sales and Marketing Leaders to segment the consumer, viewer and advertiser marketplace
Strategic Marketing Manager   1168084
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

design marketing pieces that strategically position CNBC to B-to-B advertisers, senior executive and affluent audiences using PowerPoint, Photoshop and other design based programs
Marketing Manager, CNBC   1168141
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

represent Telemundo selling commercial inventory to Direct Response agencies and clients
Account Executive, DR & PP, Telemundo Group Network Sales   1168210
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

create proposals, presentations, & insertion orders for new and current advertisers
Digital Account Manager   1168228
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

stewarding advertiser schedules for maximum clearance
Analyst, Sales Planning, Inventory, DR & PP   1168221
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

assist in the production and branding of promotional content to support new cable network programming for two of NBC Universal’s Emerging Networks in both Standard and High Definition
Associate Producer – Sleuth Network   1162309
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

interface with sales personnel and develop marketing concepts that meet clients’ objectives
Marketing Analyst, CNBC   1168145
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

development and execution of revenue generating, integrated marketing opportunities for potential and existing clients in support of the Sleuth and Uni HD networks’ sales goals
Manager Strategic Marketing – Sleuth   1167373
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

own all program research efforts and lead the long-term growth of this emerging network
Director, Chiller Program Research   1162037
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

supports management, programming, development, scheduling, press and publicity, marketing and pricing/finance
Director, Sleuth Program Research   1162019
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

develop, concept, and write copy for Syfy, under the direction of the Creative Directors
Copywriter – Syfy   1165666
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

creative lead in off-air advertising, promotion and marketing, from concept to development of Syfy projects
Senior Designer – Syfy   1164471
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

responsible for the product strategy and business success of a number of NBC Local Integrated Media’s products
VP, Product Strategy   1167366
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

creation and management of aggregated audiences from 1st or 3rd party sources for NBCU Digital Sales and the Universal Audience Network
Manager, Audience Data   1166886
NBC Universal
NYC, NY
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

understanding digital media solutions (video, audio, mobile, broadband) to assist clients in achieving specific goals and objectives
Digital Media Coordinator   5224BR
CBS Outdoor
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

oversee sales planner workflow to ensure creative, delivery and billings are enacted/managed in a timely fashion
Account Manager   5137BR
CBS Interactive
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

supporting the ad sales and sales operations team in scheduling, implementing and monitoring the online advertising campaigns of CBS customer base
Account Services Manager   5207BR
CBS Television Stations
NYC, NY
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

develop strategies and tactics to increase and maximize the distribution and value of brands in the MTV/BET Networks portfolio
Senior Director, National Accounts
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

build/create sales strategies and proposals with Account Mangers
Sales Service Executive – LOGO Ad Sales
MTV Networks
NYC, NY
http://www.mtvnetworkscareers.com /

create sales proposals packaging all ESPN networks, ABC Sports and ESPN multi- media properties for client presentation
Sales Planner   236841
ESPN
NYC, NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

booking, posting, schedule adjustments and invoice validation, to provide timely & accurate info to the sales team as well as the client
Account Service Representative   117472BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

fulfill role of sales development manager on internal multi-functional teams that build out integrated marketing platforms for clients
Brand Manager – Integration, News Sales Integrated Branding   117097BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

daily monitoring of the Account Executive’s on air schedules
Sales Planner-Sports   117089BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

fulfill role of sales development manager on internal multi-functional teams that build out integrated marketing platforms for clients
Brand Manager – Integration   117091BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

daily monitoring of the Account Executive’s on air schedules
Sales Planner, News Sales Executive   117309BR
Turner Broadcasting
NYC, NY
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

support the development and execution of the growth strategy for Disney Publishing Worldwide
Senior Manager, Strategy   236845
Disney Consumer Products
White Plains NY
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

developing sales strategies, programs and sales actions for each key customer that will result in increased sales, profit and market share for 20th Century Fox
Executive Director, Sales   FFE18588
Fox Filmed Entertainment
Toronto Ontario
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

generate new revenue, meet and exceed goals
National Sales Manager-WSBK-TV   5233BR
CBS Television Stations
Boston MA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

day-to-day support of digital sales team through development of media plans and decks for advertising proposals
Digital Media Planner, MNI   117417BR
Time Inc.
Stamford Ct
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

strategic positioning of integrated media (digital and print) products, including advertiser program development and copywriting, proofreading, and editing sales material
Sales Development & Communication Associate, MNI   117347BR
Time Inc.
Stamford Ct
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

responsible for writing scripts for numerous Spanish newscasts and/or lead video editing process
Writer Producer   1167771
NBC Universal
Fort Lee NJ
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

work with the product staff to direct the creation of annual business plans for each revenue-producing product
Sr. Director of Product Management, NBAD   116094BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

responsible for the execution of Adult Swim and Cartoon Network DVDs from concept to final product
Home Entertainment Specialist   116985BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

dual report assisting VP’s of BD – Multi-Platform Distribution (and broader TNS) in the evaluation of distribution technologies across CE manufactures, Stubs, IP Video Delivery, Game Consoles and Mobile
Director, Multi-Platform Distribution and Business Development   116968BR
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta GA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

collaborate with the marketing manager, Product Management, Multimedia, other CBSSports.com marketing teams, and external vendors to develop messaging and creative marketing
Marketing Coordinator   4945BR
CBS Interactive
Fort Lauderdale  FL
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

supervises a team responsible for implementing client marketing initiatives; ensures that all team members are using proper methods and procedures to maintain quality controls
Marketing Services Team Leader   117405BR
Time Inc.
Tampa FL
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

direct and maintain the sale and distribution inventory to agencies and clients to meet revenue budget requirements
Account Executive-TSED, New Media Sales   117254BR
Turner Broadcasting
Chicago IL
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

selling MySpace’s inventory of web media (customized profiles and communities, sponsorships, rich-media, roadblocks, banners, full-page ads, integrated up-front and other integrated sponsorships)
Territory Manager (MySpace)   FIM18525
MySpace US
Chicago IL
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

meeting with agency/client contacts to build new business or grow revenue from existing clients
Account Executive   236725
Disney ABC Television Group
Chicago IL
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

generate Upfront and Scatter media plans that maximize the use of inventory while fulfilling agency/client requirements
Sales Planner, USA/Syfy   1163949
NBC Universal
Chicago IL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

coordinate and manage online business with and for the Account Executive
Account Manager, Digital Media Ad Sales   1167396
NBC Universal
Chicago IL
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

achieve customer financial goals for Franchise Business Unit by effectively presenting titles and programs, negotiating advertising and merchandising placement, and timely / accurate communication of re-price events on TV, HBO, Kid, DTV, Sports and Special Interest properties
Key Account Manager, Franchise Best Buy   117464BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Minneapolis MN
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

achieve customer financial goals for Franchise Business Unit by effectively presenting titles and programs, negotiating advertising and merchandising placement, and timely / accurate communication of re-price events on TV, HBO, Kid, DTV, Sports and Special Interest properties
Key Account Manager, Franchise Target   117463BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Minneapolis MN
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

achieve customer financial goals for Franchise Business Unit by effectively presenting titles and programs, negotiating advertising and merchandising placement, and timely / accurate communication of re-price events on TV, HBO, Kid, DTV, Sports and Special Interest properties
Key Account Manager, Theatrical New Release, Best Buy  117451BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Minneapolis MN
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

achieve WHV sales goal for Best Buy across each business unit, monitoring progress and adjusting as necessary
Director, Sales Best Buy   117450BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Minneapolis MN
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

overall responsibility to lead and transition the News organization into a Content Center model for both local and regional newscasts and the development of local content across all media platforms
Vice President-Content (TPC)   1167831
NBC Universal
Fort Worth TX
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

partnering with local clients to create innovative and unique marketing and advertising solutions that target a client’s demographics and products/services
Account Manager   1158896
NBC Universal
Denver CO
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

lead the Corporate Practice group; lead the team that develops PR and communication programs for some of the world’s leading corporate brands
Senior Vice President/Vice President of Corporate Communications
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

draft and service pitch letters, press releases and media alerts; Create targeted media lists for broadcast, radio, print and online outlets
Account Executive, Sports Entertainment and Liquor Brands
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

take complete ownership of accounts and implement the campaigns that drive results
Corporate Professional – Jewish/Israel Political Issues
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

review clients’ business goals and develop and implement strategic social/emerging media plans that support those goals
Social Media Specialist – Media Relations (Multiple openings at multiple levels)
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

responsible for building, growing and managing business development focused on garnering new client business in diverse marketplace sectors in order to maximize revenue and business expansion
Director, New Business, Business Development
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

draft and service pitch letters, press releases and media alerts; Create targeted media lists for broadcast, radio, print and online outlets
Account Executive, Business and or Technology
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

draft and service pitch letters, press releases and media alerts; Create targeted media lists for broadcast, radio, print and online outlets
Account Executive – Account Supervisor (5 openings)
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

manage daily workflow of 10+ accounts while driving consistent media results; report status of accounts to VP
Senior Account Executive/Account Supervisor – Consumer – Health, Wellness & Beauty
5W Public Relations
Los Angeles or NYC (ad does not specify which)
http://www.5wpr.com/about5wpr/pr.cfm

track revenue by AE, by network, by account
Account Serv/Strat Planning Coordinator   117247BR
Turner Broadcasting
Los Angeles CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

direct and maintain the sale and distribution inventory to agencies and clients to meet revenue budget requirements
Account Executive-TSED, New Media Sales   117239BR
Turner Broadcasting
Los Angeles CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

industry and competitive analysis, market sizing, and development of business plans for significant initiatives
Senior Strategic Planning Analyst   FFE19141
Fox Filmed Entertainment
Los Angeles CA
http://www.foxcareers.com/jobSearch.html

partner with product, sales and content teams to develop and implement marketing programs that enable CBS Interactive Entertainment brands to deliver clear and consistent messages
Senior Marketing Manager   5023BR
CBS Interactive 
Los Angeles CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

work closely with SVP on developing channel PR strategy and programming campaign plans
Director Publicity – Syfy Channel   1154157
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

participate in the conception, design and final production of digital advertising and promotional materials for show brands
Digital Designer   1166541
NBC Universal
Universal City  CA
http://www.nbcunicareers.com /

sales prospecting, presenting, negotiating, closing and managing of online advertising and revenue for Disney.com and Disney’s Mom and Family Portfolio of Sites
Account Executive   236702
Disney Interactive Media Group
Burbank CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

working directly with the game developers, managing the localization, QA, submission and approval process with the Developer, Publisher, and other external stakeholders
Producer   117067BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

achieve customer financial goals for Theatrical Catalog Business Unit by effectively presenting titles and programs, negotiating advertising and merchandising placement, and timely / accurate communication of re-price events.
Key Account Manager, Theatrical Catalog, Best Buy   117452BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

overseeing the development and production of light entertainment and reality programming based on existing and acquired formats, and original concepts developed in the US and abroad
Vice President, Non-Scripted   117443BR
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Burbank CA
http://www.timewarner.com/corp/careers/

e-commerce merchandising, reporting, list management for email marketing program, providing monthly traffic reports for management and sales, managing contests and website launch activities
Internet Marketing Specialist   0682
BowTie Inc
Irvine CA
http://www.bowtieinc.com/bowtieinc/jobdetail.aspx?jobid=610

identify, evaluate and negotiate business development opportunities across an array of revenue generating and development driven areas
Sr. Manager, Business Development   236739
Disney Interactive Media Group
Glendale CA
http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/index.html

responsible for day to day management of all advertising sales within a territory including forecast management, CRM and campaign management and sales analysis 20%
Account Manager, Games, Music & Lifestyle – GML Sales  4985BR
CBS Interactive
San Francisco CA
http://www.cbscorporation.com/corp_careers.php

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JOB OPENING: TV EXEC. ASSIST/NYC: Personal Assist to Daytime Show Exec. Entry Level Position -Heavy administrative, scheduling light accounting, Excel proficiency & attention to detail a must.Resume:  [email protected] (4/14)

JOB OPENING: DIR, DOMESTIC PRGRM DIST/HBO/NYC: Sell HBO Prgrmng – license films, movies, series & stand-up comedy to brdcstrs/cable ntwrks. Min 5 yrs sales exp. & travel 25%. Apply http://www.hbo.com/#/about/index.html – 116999BR (4/14)

JOB OPENING: MANAGER RATINGS RESEARCH/ABCTV/NY: Execute Sr lvl stats analysis, excellent written verbal presentation skills in exec environment min of 4 yrs exp w/Nielsen ratings,MS Office www.disneyabcjobs.com # 233706 (4/13)

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Kevin Bennett was appointed SVP/Programming with Discovery Channel, effective immediately. Kevin will be responsible for all facets of the network’s programming including scheduling of all dayparts. He will report to Clark Bunting, President/GM, Discovery Channel and President, Science Channel.

Multi-platform advertising sales company, WorldLink hired Mark Archer for the newly-created position of VP/Sales Development. Mark will have oversight for the company’s sales efforts, working to increase sales opportunities for clients across multi-platforms in addition to business development, internal sales training and the company’s burgeoning number of digital media clients. Mark will also work closely with Greg Chassman, VP/Sales in supervising the daily operations of the sales department. Both Mark and Greg report to Dan Casey, EVP/Sales and GM.

615 Music, headquartered in Nashville with offices in Los Angeles, added Kio Novina as Director/Licensing.

Sophia Kelley joined Gospel Music Channel (GMC) as VP/Programming where she will manage program planning, scheduling and acquisitions along with promotion planning and scheduling. Sophia will report to Leslie Chesloff, EVP/Programming, GMC. Prior to this appointment, Sophia was VP/Programming Digital Platforms with Turner Broadcasting for TNT, TBS and TCM.

David M. Taghioff becomes COO at Octagon Entertainment for the sports and entertainment marketing agency’s Athletes & Personalities Division. David will work closely with John Ferriter, Managing Director in Los Angeles to head the entertainment team involved with entertainment content across all genres, categories and platforms. David will also work to leverage Octagon’s position in sports, entertainment, event marketing and in branded content worldwide.

Matt Prohaska was named CEO at Smartclip LLC, charged with increasing the company’s network throughout North American and establishing key partnerships on behalf of the company. Matt joins Smartclip from AOL where he was VP/North America Sales, Account Management.

Ascent Media Group, LLC appointed Maurizio Cimelli as SVP/Europe, Middle East (EMEA), effective immediately. Based in London, Maurizio will manage sales, business development and P&L for content services businesses throughout the UK and EMEA territories. Maurizio will report directly to Tom Kuehle, EVP/Strategic Solutions.

Digitas tapped Dave Nottoli as SVP/Head of Account Planning at the company’s Boston office. Dave will supervise planning for the agency’s clients in this region and will also play a role with new business development. Dave replaces Chris England who transferred to London as Global Strategic Planning Director for Digitas. Dave reports to Heath Rudduck, Executive Creative Director, Digitas.

Jeff Filippi was elevated to SVP/Executive Producer, MSG Networks at MSG Media. Jeff joined MSG Media in 2007 and most recently was VP/Production. He will continue to report to Dan Ronayne, EVP/GM, MSG Networks.

Discovery Communications named Jay Misty as Manager/Music Services, Discovery Studios where he will be in charge of the overall management and development of the company’s music publishing business in Europe. Based in the UK, Jay will report to Gary Ford, Director/Music Services, Discovery Studios. Jay will also work closely with Discovery Enterprises International under Nicolas Bonard as well as the UK’s Business Affairs, Programming, Legal and Production Management units.

Melinda Hage advanced to EVP/Current Programming with Warner Bros. Television (WBTV). In her expanded role, Melinda will continue to oversee the daily creative areas of all ongoing primetime series produced by WBTV in addition to managing a team of current programming executive. She reports directly to Peter Roth, President, WBTV.

Frank N. Magid Associates added Steve Males as Managing Director to concentrate on the cable industry. Steve’s previous experience includes senior level marketing positions involved with programming at Bloomberg, Univision Networks, NFL Network, Comedy Central and MTV Networks.

Telemundo promoted both Alonso Galvez and Christian Riehl to VPs/Production. Alonso will focus on the network’s dating show 12 Corazones and other weekend shows Nitido and Descontrol as well as alternative programs, while Christian will spearhead Telemundo’s Billboard Latin Music Awards telecast on April 29. Christian will also manage the network’s live morning show Levantate and Caso Cerrado in addition to a new project, Persiguiendo Injusticias. Both report to Derek Bond, SEVP/Studios, Production and Broadcast Operations.

BBC Worldwide Channels said its channel BBC America named John Taite as VP/Multiplatform Programming. John will develop and head the network’s editorial goals in the US for branded digital platforms, upcoming genre channel launches and additional programming efforts. John transitions to this new position this month and will report to Chris Carr, COO/Channels, BBC America and Richard De Croche, SVP/Programming.

John Honeycutt will take on the new role of EVP/Head of International Business Operations for Discovery Networks International (DNI) announced Discovery Communications. Based in London, John will report to Mark Hollinger, President/CEO of the division.

WE tv and Wedding Central added Marjorie Levy as VP/Development and Megan Lawrence as Director/Development. Both appointments are effective immediately and Marjorie, who reports to John Miller, SVP/Original Productions and Development, and Megan, who reports to Marjorie Levy, will be based in New York City. The pair will supervise the development of original series and specials for the networks. Additionally, WE tv and Wedding Central moved Danielle Ostroske to the development team as Development Producer. Theresa Patiri, VP/Production Management, Operations and Administration will continue to manage current productions as well as business affairs, show and talent contract negotiations, budgets and international and domestic program sales.

Troice Jones was promoted to VP to manage the Dallas Rangers Sales Team at Continental Television Sales, a unit of Katz Television Group. Troice will be based out of Continental’s Dallas office. Troice has been with Continental for 12 years, beginning in the company’s Detroit office then transferring to Atlanta and in 2004, she was appointed Sales Manager of the Dallas Rangers Sales Team in Dallas.

Effective immediately, Mohamed Sayed was upped to CFO with Channel One Network, an Alloy Media + Marketing Company. Most recently, Mohamed was VP/Finance for Channel One Network.

Comcast Interactive Media (CIM) added Cathy Goepfert as National Sales Director of Fancast, the national entertainment destination for watching TV online. Cathy’s role will concentrate on increasing advertising partners and implementing new advertising/sales efforts to benefit the online destination. Fancast will continue to be sold via Comcast Digital Entertainment. Previously, Cathy worked for DailyCandy, a sister company to CIM where she headed entertainment advertising. In her new role, Cathy will report to Scott Schiller, SVP/Advertising Sales, CIM and Comcast Digital Entertainment.

Full-service media agency, RJ Palmer based in New York City tapped Frances Croke Page to head its new RJ Palmer Entertainment Media division as VP/Director. Frances has more than 25 years of experience in communications from media planning and buying to creating opportunities for clients including American Express, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s and more.

Lee Raftery advanced to SVP/International Marketing with Comcast International Media Group (CIMG). Lee will head all marketing activities for CIMG’s channels including E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4 and Golf Channel as well as supervise the company’s international marketing groups in the US, UK and Hong Kong. In addition, Lee is in charge of CIMG’s international marketing plans for the company’s channel properties, program sales and its digital and new media content outside the US. Based in CIMG’s Los Angeles headquarters, he will also now oversee CIMG’s L.A.-based on-air production team.

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