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Cynopsis: Classified Advantage 11.02.10 Good morning – it’s Tuesday, November 2, 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. We’ve seen it, we’ve experienced it and we all, on some level, understand it. Going for a sales job and the person who gets the position, just happens to be the best looking person there. We understand it because we know that beauty can get you into doors that were previously unavailable. That client just might change his mind and take a meeting with the new sales rep, if she’s gorgeous. Those of us who aren’t gorgeous, have seen beauty play an important role in social functions since junior high. And it’s still happening, sort of. I recently had a very interesting conversation with a man who is an executive at a very distinguished and famous company. Sales people are looking to connect with him all the time. This man can literally make your year if he buys from you. So I asked him how much beauty helps in a sales position. He told me it doesn’t, at all. I explained that I wasn’t wearing a wire and he could speak his mind. He said he had. I asked him to explain. “When a beautiful woman comes up to me asking for an appointment, I immediately say no. I have nothing against beautiful women, I married one. But hiring a beautiful person is often a stunt hire. They were hired to get them into the door. That’s not the person I want to talk to. I want a person who knows their and my business thoroughly. The person that, when I ask a complicated and layered question, they give me an intelligent answer. I’m not saying beautiful people are incapable of that, but I know from experience, that the average looking person, who wasn’t hired for their looks, was hired because they were smart and good at what they do. The beauty hire may have been hired for the same reason, or may have been hired for their beauty. The point being, I don’t have the time to find out.” Wow. Is it possible that I actually feel bad for these genetic freaks with the high cheek bones or chiseled jawlines? No, it was just a moment of weakness. But my friend made an interesting point. We know why the dumpy fellow was hired, but was the beauty hired for the same reason or for her beauty? So I asked, “Is it the same with ex professional athletes?” He continued, “If I owned a company with a sales force and if the sale can be completed on the first visit, I would look for attractive sales people or an ex professional athlete because looks and notoriety can get you through the door. But the big sales that take time, I don’t want my sales person to be mistaken for a stunt hire. I want my client to know I take their business seriously, I won’t send them a gimmick.” Obviously there are beautiful people and ex professional athletes that are very capable of doing any job. And I believe that this type of thinking, can lead to a very slippery slope. And as much as the better part of me doesn’t want to admit this, I understand exactly what he is saying. If you have any specific questions or topics of particular interest you’d like our Experts to address, please let me know! You can reach me – John Cox – directly at [email protected] . 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] . Did you ever wonder why after all of the horror films ever made, does the damsel in distress still pick up the phone to discover the killer is in the house. Every time I watch CSI, with the rare exception of a “Plushies” episode, there seems to be a takeoff of some horror scene I’ve seen in a movie. And you wonder, why does the woman go to the outskirts of Vegas when she knows there’s a murderer in the outskirts of Vegas? That’s kind of how I feel when I go to networking events and watch entertainment industry professionals who are looking for work. Do you make these 5 key mistakes when you’re networking?
Networking events don’t have to be horrific. Be prepared and the nerves will dissipate. Jessica Sitomer,The Greenlight Coach,is a top Entertainment Industry Speaker and Coach and is the author of And…Action! Powerful, Proven, and Proactive Strategies to Achieve Success in the Entertainment Industry. To learn more about her, visit, www.TheGreenlightCoach.com . If you have any specific questions you’d like our Experts to address, please email them to me, John Cox at [email protected]. Should you incorporate your cover letter in your email- or attached a separate cover letter? I work primarily with freelancers, producers, directors, editors, actors, production designers, etc. When a freelancer is emailing a resume, the resume is attached and the cover letter is in the body of the email to entice the person reading it, to open the resume. When I worked for a production company, people submitting to us did the same thing. The executives I have coached put the cover letter in the body of the email as well as attach the cover letter in case an assistant is printing them out for a boss. Do companies really care who is in your LinkedIn network? I’ve read that you should be particular about who you chose but does it really matter? My personal opinion about LinkedIn is that it’s social networking. You never know who is going to be able to connect you with someone, so it’s in your best interest to “link” with as many people as you can. It’s usefulness and functions are growing to stay competitive. This is a tool for you. As long as you can stand by your reasons for using LinkedIn and your personal views on who you link with, than you have no control over how a person at a company is going to judge you. Two weeks ago I didn’t even care about LinkedIn for my business. Then I took a seminar about it, learned some added value, and felt it was worth completing my profile and adding to my tool belt. If anyone asked me my opinion on it this week they’d get a different answer than they would have a month ago. The bottom line is, I stand behind my choice, and I can speak about it with confidence. Jessica Sitomer, The Greenlight Coach, answers an entertainment industry question daily at www.AndActionBook.blogspot.com. Have a question for our experts? Send it to [email protected]
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NBC Universal Universal City CA http://www.nbcunicareers.com / OTHER INDUSTRY JOBS OF INTEREST … responsible to develop practical, data-driven recommendations based on a deep understanding of our display advertising ecosystem serve as the main liaison between AppNexus and strategic customer/partner serve as the main liaison between AppNexus and strategic customer/partner consult with and train customers who are building on our Impression Bus and Display Words APIs ideate, build and execute marketing campaigns that drive product and feature adoption, as well as overall business growth meet/exceed quarterly revenue goals manage all inbound sales leads and develop a focused prospect list based on AppNexus’ value proposition and market needs generating new business in existing accounts and in new markets, as well as playing a key role as you drive strategic, enterprise software initiatives for companies across all verticals strategic account management, development and execution of corporate communication programs, creation of editorial materials understands client business (and the industry/industries in which it participates), provides appropriate and timely strategic client counsel in the social media space account, team and program management media relations to all channels (producers, reporters, bloggers) of NY Metro Region media, both national and local including but not limited to lifestyle, consumer and community manage day-to-day programs for two major consumer brands work with 10 NY based Account Executives on delivering RFP’s and custom marketing solutions participate in the development and implementation of high-level strategies in accordance to senior staff discussions and planning sessions manage relationship with all search engine distribution partners both search and content all product selection, sourcing, purchasing, and online merchandising functions manage major accounts preparing and executing a marketing plan in conjunction with the Publisher and Sales Management leading the sales and customer service teams and meeting annual revenue goals successfully bringing in online advertising revenue for Nerve.com developing and executing new revenue generating opportunities in the newly formed Platform Services Group at Thought Equity Motion support to the sales staff, administering existing deals, coordinating pending deals and following through to closure with all clients lead the conception and creation of digital creative materials growing revenue across NBC Local Media’s digital platforms through the development & sale of creative advertising solutions to clients act as liaison between EVP and all internal departments and external business associates to ensure that all matters are attended to in an efficient and timely manner- represent the department well lead and develop the Network’s social media strategy with the ongoing goal of driving interest and conversation around the brand and its programming creating promos and campaigns for USA Network lead the Production team at Oxygen and serve as executive producer, and brand manager on current shows, acting as a liaison to the marketing, publicity, ad sales, and digital teams makes service calls on existing clients to achieve customer satisfaction and develop new business opportunities drafting initial audit recommendations and process improvements client main point of contact for pre and post sales support directs the daily analysis of profitability of ad revenues for portfolio networks content management, editorial priorities, and presentation of stories, video, and photo galleries on the Health section of the site assist in developing and executing comprehensive marketing plans and advertising strategies for all NBA and WNBA programming work both independently and with producers to create content for various new media properties under the ABC News brand with a focus on ABC News Now, ABCNews.com and various clients and partners drive business solutions and will understand clients’ needs, moving their businesses, and ours, forward develop and execute customer acquisition, retention and engagement campaigns with the objective of increasing website traffic and consumer database work with internal customers to understand MTVN’s product lines, brand features, and digital needs gather, analyze and refine end-user requirements and workflows from client groups leading a strategic planning team of six in the day to day support of CNN Digital Sales meet and exceed budget, using respective networks, direct and maintain the sale and distribution of inventory to agencies and clients to meet revenue budget requirements create original segment and format concepts, to execute segments in an original and distinctive way, and to generate a broad range of stories and other content for the program coordinate the video delivery process including managing a master calendar of premiere and kill dates provide management for all assigned events; maintain liaison with event clientele; ensure facilities are properly prepared; resolve problems before, during and after event produce, analyze and deliver customer insights based on web site behavior, customer surveys, and other quantitative data sources manage the strategic development and creative execution of all consumer-focused marketing activity to build the Syfy brand and drive tune-in/usage of its various assets contribute to overall strategy and execution of client SEM efforts lead overall strategy and execution of client SEM efforts fulfills the leadership tasks and deliverables of their assigned client accounts successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client manage, mentor and develop the producer/editors in the region meet or exceed TV and web sales targets manages current and future technical projects associated with all ESPN International wholly-owned companies, channels, affiliates and syndication clients main technical creative contact with ESPN’s Studio and Remote Content teams leadership role for local sales team to formulate sales goals and competitive advantage strategies in order to grow revenue and market share using the stations broadcast and online sales opportunities makes service calls on existing clients to achieve customer satisfaction and develop new business opportunities conceptualize, produce, write, shoot, and edit for news, station image, entertainment and community service project promos, PSAs, sales projects, client commercials for multiple platforms including radio, print, social media and online demonstrate the ability to enterprise exclusive stories oversee and manage the accounting functions to produce accurate, timely and relevant financial information develops and demonstrates an understanding of the client’s business, their needs, expectations, and requirements coordinates the preparation, documentation and presentation of local sales packages prospect potential buyers, set up meetings, make presentations and close deal developing and executing new business opportunities as well as growing existing accounts serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing/advertising strategy for multiple accounts within the Consumer Brands, Agency and/or Wireless Carriers verticals serve as the key client contact and own short-term and long-term client service relationship and mobile marketing/advertising strategy for multiple Radio/Broadcast accounts drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and advertising programs drive revenue through the development and execution of effective sales strategy, sales process and closing of new business contracts for mobile marketing and advertising programs develop new-to-television advertisers through prospecting ,networking, cold calling, conducting customer needs analysis and presenting innovative ideas and effective television campaigns, closing and managing the business gather information about news stories and deliver information on-air during newscasts planning and execution of the production of regularly scheduled news programs identify/create strategic sales opportunities for clients/agencies in territory support the identification, building of sales proposals, pitching, and development of deep relationships with accounts based on established criteria leading the more complex engagements and providing thought leadership and innovation collaborates with team and client to support client deliverable deadlines, working on assigned projects as needed work with Account Executives to identify and develop brand integration opportunities and close deals that capitalize on the unique value of the Hulu platform work within Fox account team structure to identify and maximize revenue opportunities with account base create/update reports on deals, inventory and revenue responsible for the compilation of legal delivery elements including chain-of-title, key cast and crew, and music licenses required by foreign distribution and co-production deals assist Senior Manager in defining scope and requirements, scheduling, resource management, and budgeting & planning for multiple projects supporting the Disney Online product teams for their integration needs around global elements and production tools develop category management strategies for non-theatrical Family & Animation segments of video markets collection of budgeted/forecast revenue and expense items that are required for computing film costs as well as for plan reporting purposes prepare budgets & forecasts and iterate results with relevant stakeholders providing programming and analysis in the development and support of new and existing DADT Business Support Systems produce and edit promos, upfront presentations, BTS segments or interstitial segments direct and oversee all aspects of the development and on-going implementation of Telemundo’s Experiential marketing program, while ensuring strategic objectives are met prepare, engage, present and negotiate pipeline opportunities with prospect clients maintaining and building advertising revenue for the specific account(s) leads the CBS Interactive Systems Administration team with global IT leadership responsibilities managing all aspects of Information Security within CBS Interactive effectively lead a team of senior system administrators to provide IT services across the company leads an editorial production department of four, overseeing the editorial print production process and developing a tablet computer content production system drive online advertising sales, meet and exceed all sales goals demonstrates bigger picture understanding of client’s marketing strategy and can communicate how current data insights/tactics associate with longer-term strategy objectives demonstrates bigger picture understanding of client’s marketing strategy and can communicate how current data insights/tactics associate with longer-term strategy objectives implement analytic work plans and/or proposals under the guidance of consultants team mentoring, project planning and estimation as well as risk/issue management and resolution successful delivery of large-scale client engagements and/or multiple smaller engagements for a single client we are looking for an individual who is passionate about weather, and conveys that passion on air and on-line effectively communicating TWDC Corporate Responsibility strategies and programs ~ RECAP: THIS WEEK’S CYNOPSIS CLASSIFIEDS & INTERNSHIPS ~
ATTENTION JOB RECRUITERS FOR THE TELEVISION AND ADVERTISING INDUSTRY – send us your contact information so we can begin to build a database for referrals. We get people all the time around the country asking us for names of local recruiters. Help us out – send us your contact information, name, company, address, phone, email and fax. NY and LA are great, but we also need names of firms in Chicago, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, DC, and elsewhere. We have people to se, nd you! Email your info to [email protected]. JOB OPENING: COORD, BIZ OPS/MTV Networks/NYC:support signal auth for 28+ ntwrks & related reporting /analysis / data maint. Interact directly w/clients, sales, finance, legal. BA deg 1-3yrs exp . Apply: www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/6) JOB OPENING: SALES COORD-FREELANCE/New York: DB mgt of prg sales orders. Trk deal stats thru lifecycle. TV prg sales/dist exp, Int’l prfd; Excel. BA. https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=80299 (11/6) JOB OPENING: SSE/MTV Networks/NYC: Seeks exp’d SSE. Digital and/or linear exp. Must have exp in compelling PP creation, interaction w agencies/clients, ability to go above & beyond. 3 yrs min exp ad sales. Apply: www.mtvcareers.com (11/6) JOB OPENING: ACCT EXEC/OUTDOOR CHANNEL/NY: Dvlp, sell, implmt on-air/online media plns; crte new biz, mng accts, meet sls gls; Must be slf strtr, proactv; Media sls ind exp, 4yr deg reqd. To: [email protected] m (11/6) JOB OPENING: DIR PRICING & PLANNING/Fox Cable Networks /New York: 5+ yrs exp in mgmt and P&P at a media company w/ Ad Sales and Exec Mgmt. Apply: www.foxcareers.com FNG0000076 (11/6) JOB OPENING: PROMOTIONS MANAGER/Turner/NY: Turner Sports has a fantastic opportunity for a Promotions Mgr looking to work w/ some of the most exciting properties in Sports. Go to www.turnerjobs.com Search Req # 119099BR to apply (11/5) JOB OPENING: MGR, PRICING AND PLANNING/Fox Hispanic Media Grp/NY: 2+ yrs exp P&P. Ad Sales systems exp. Prof w/Excel. Sales Planning func, inv mgmt, reporting. Apply: www.foxcareers.com , FNG0000059 (11/4) JOB OPENING: MGR, PRICING & PLAN’G/Comcast Networks/NY: 4-5+ yrs exp w/strong analytical skills; Resp for overseeing all elements of inventory mngmnt w/ focus on sales plan’g/reporting. www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=2443453614-300 (11/4) JOB OPENING: DIR DIG MEDIA/Rainbow/NY: 8+yr software dev in Cable/Media/Sales indstry. Strg presentation, creative, budget & ppl mgmt skils. LAMP/LINUX/JAVASCRIPT PHP/MYSQL/REST API/web framewk/Agile. Rez: [email protected] (11/4) JOB OPENING: DIR, LICENSING/CONSUMER PROD SALES/CNE/NY: Mng bus for Spin Master brands. BA/BS req’d. 8+yrs licens’g exp. Exp launching new brands & bus & mngng antwk of licensees. www.turnerjobs.com ref req # 120780 (11/4) JOB OPENING: MANAGER, MEDIA/PANERA BREAD/St Louis MO: 3-5 yrs exp media strategy and planning, local media, digital exp, agency mgt, track/plan budgets, media analytics Resume: [email protected] (11/4) JOB OPENING: SR. MGR,RESEARCH-MUSIC CHOICE/NY: Support mktg,prgmg & product initiatives across multi platforms w/ actionable rsrch. BA/BS, + 6-8 yrs relevant media rsrch exp. mandatory. http://musicchoicecareers.iapplicants.com (11/3) JOB OPENING: RSRCH MGR/NJ: NJ media agcy looking for exp’d Rsrch Mgr with strong Television bkgrd. Proficient in Nielsen, Kantar, IMS, Simmons & Excel. Strong communication skills a must. Contact: [email protected] (11/3) JOB OPENING: SR CREDIT ANALYST/20th TV/LA: 5-7yrs collection exp. Resp. for contacting past due cust. & resolving payment discrepancies. Will maint records& prepare rpts.(EOE) Info/apply: www.myfoxla.com Email: [email protected] (11/3) JOB OPENING: ANALYST, MASTER DATA MNGMNT/NBC/NYC/Temp to Hire: Report data quality metrics; ongoing data quality audits for NBCU Advrtsng Sales props. 3 yrs exp in AdSales & 1 yr in database mgmt. Apply: [email protected] (11/3) JOB OPENING: SALES POWERHOUSE in MEDIA, TV & FILM/NY: 7+ years of Domestic and International sales in Film & TV with strong Rolodex of clients, with a sharp and professional presence. email [email protected] (11/3) JOB OPENING: EDITOR/NYC: Edit PBS documentary on being LGBT in America. Need 10+ years serious docu exp. Must know After Effects and be very technically proficient on AVID PC systems. Cov. letter/resume to [email protected] (11/3) JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, DIRECT RESPONSE/Hallmark Channel/New York: 3+ yrs network sales exp w MS Office proficiency. See full posting and apply @ www.hallmarkchannel/jobs.com (11/2) JOB OPENING: SALES DVLPMNT MGR/CaptionMax: Exp Sales only, Contacts ent media, ntwrk prgmng a plus. Increase caption bus, negotiate rates. NYC, Burb or Mpls. No calls. Res: http://www.captionmax.com/about/careers/ (11/2) JOB OPENING: PROJECT MGR, PRODUCTION FACILITIES/TV One LLC/Silver Spring MD: Mng, schdlng, orgnzing & providing frontline maintenance for editing & graphic design.; knwldg of Avid Media Composer & Avid Unity. Visit: www.tvoneonline.com (11/2) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INSIGHTS & RATINGS RESEARCH/MTV/NYC: 7 + yrs TV ratings research/data analysis exp. B.A req. EOE/M/F/D/AAP apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/2) JOB OPENING: VP, DIGITAL MARKETING/MTV/NYC. 10 + yrs exp consumer mktg in Ent; Exp. implementing successful online, social media, tune-in & direct mail mktg campaigns a must. B.A req. EOE/M/F/D/AAP apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/2) JOB OPENING: MGR, DIGITAL INTEGRATED MARKETING/MTV/NYC: 5+ yrs Digital ad sales marketing/agency exp. in media/entertainment; BA req. EOE/M/F/D/AAP www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/2) JOB OPENING: DIR, INTEGRATED MARKETING/MTV2/mtvU/NYC: 7+ yrs exp. creating multiplatform marketing programs at a TV/media company. EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (11/2) JOB OPENING: MGR, BUSINESS DVLPMNT/NY: Identify/evaluate potential business opps in dig media (online, mobile, gaming, social, etc.). 3+ yrs of exp. in Bus Dev (Internet/media co). Apply: www.scrippsnetworks.com . Search Req#: 1652 (11/2) JOB OPENING: SR ANALYST/RSRCH MGR/WME/LA: Provide research support to company/client initiatives. Strong analytic and writing skills required. 2-3+ yrs research exp w/ Nielsen software a must. Apply: [email protected] (11/2) JOB OPENING: ADMIN ASST/COORDINATOR/WME/LA: Directly support Research Dept activity. Strong organizational, phone and client servicing required. Software intensive. Apply: [email protected] (11/2) JOB OPENING: AE/GSN/Chicago: promotes/sell inventory on GSN must be extremely organized and driven. Excellent media math skills and comprehension of media terms are a must.Knwldg MS software req’d [email protected] (11/2) INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free , and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected]. WINTER/SPRING INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: PRGRMNG INTERN/Cable network: Intern will work in the areas of scheduling and acquisitions. The internship begins in January and is for course credit. Hrs are flex. cover letter/resume to [email protected] (11/4) ~ RECAP: THIS WEEK IN EXECUTIVE MOVES ~
Montreal-based Apartment 11 Productions hired Alberta Nokes as Head/Development, effective immediately. Alberta will identify existing development projects and emerging new properties in the children’s and adult factual programming categories. Sesame Workshop elevated Anita Stewart to SVP/Corporate Partnerships where she will be in charge of developing and obtaining corporate partnerships and sponsorships for the non-profit educational organization’s children’s series Sesame Street and The Electric Company in the US in addition to co-productions around the world including in Brazil, China, South Africa, Mexico, Nigeria and India. Anita also heads the corporate funding for domestic and international community outreach partnerships. She reports to Myung Kang-Huneke, Chief of Staff. Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Geographic Society, announced his retirement at the end of this year. Gilbert has served in this role for 23 years. John M. Fahey, President/CEO was appointed Chairman/CEO and Timothy T. Kelly, President/CEO of the Global Media Group will move into the position of President of the National Geographic Society. Both of these appointments become effective January 1, 2011. Gilbert will become Chairman Emeritus and will also be Chairman of the National Geographic Education Foundation. Luminosity Marketing elevated Lamont Swittenberg as Managing Director to supervise all client work and daily operations. Lamont will additionally oversee as Marketing/Business Development for the company on an interim basis. The boutique media and marketing communications research company also promoted Jill Dehnert to Marketing Coordinator. Manhattan-based creative advertising firm, MAUDE hired eight new staffers and promoted one as the company experiences recent growth:
Saban Brands LLC hired Mary Rafferty as VP/Toys & Hard Lines and Rob Hughes as Marketing Director. Mary will manage toy licensing, product development and retail for properties represented by Saban Brands including Paul Frank and the new Power Rangers series premiering in 2011. Rob will oversee marketing campaigns for the company targeting Power Rangers and Paul Frank in addition to other future acquired properties. Effective immediately, Jeff Gurley was promoted to VP/Director of Sales at KDFW FOX 4 and KDFI My27 in Dallas-Fort Worth. Jeff, who was most recently VP/GSM at the stations, will now manage the station’s entire sales efforts. He will report to Kathy Saunders, VP/GM. Bob Winter was named CCO for the Chicago office at WPP’s Young & Rubicam, reporting to Tony Granger, Global CCO. Bob will begin his new position in December and once at the agency will head creative direction on behalf of clients such as Sears, DieHard, Craftsman, Hotels.com, Giant Eagle and Kenmore. Bob joins from Leo Burnett Chicago where he was SVP/Executive Creative Director for more than three years. Atlas Media Corp. elevated Andrew Jacobs to Director/Development. Andrew’s new role is effective immediately and he will continue to be located at Atlas Media’s New York headquarters. He reports directly to Kaki Kirby, EVP/Business Development and Special Projects. Telemundo tapped Michael Alvarez as VP/Advertising Sales for the Telemundo Network Sales New York. Michael will co-manage advertising and sponsorship functions for Telemundo Network’s assets in the New York region as well as supervise a team of Account Managers. Michael will report to Michael Rodriguez, SVP/Network Ad Sales, Telemundo. This month, Landmark Theatres and Arthouse Marketing Group launched a new company to concentrate on cinema advertising sales called Spotlight Cinema Networks based in Santa Monica, CA. The new entity represents more than 400 cinema screens in top markets in the US. Michael Sakin will take on the role of EVP at Spotlight Cinema Networks in charge of sales, marketing and industry relations. Michael was formerly SVP/Sales at Landmark. Furthermore, Jerry Rakfeldt, Managing Director at AMG will become President of Spotlight Cinema Networks. CNN en Espanol added three experienced Spanish-language news anchors to its on-air anchor team:
Iambic Media, a UK-based independent production company established two new divisions: Iambic Entertainment and Iambic Scotland. Both divisions will develop new entertainment and factual programming. Iain Thompson was named Creative Director to lead Iambic Entertainment in London. Iambic Scotland will continue the company’s focus on the arts and cultural content, particularly in Scotland and will be supervised by Andy Picheta, Executive Producer and Rebecca Ferrand, Producer, both of whom were former owners of Muckrach Media that was recently acquired by Iambic Media. Robert W. Sprague was elevated to President/CEO, effective immediately, at PCI Communications. Previously, Robert was SVP/CSO with the company and he follows the late Sam Del Brocco in the President/CEO position. Robert is also one of the co-founders of PCI Communications which specializes in marketing, public relations, crisis communications, training, graphic design, market research, web interactive, video and event productions and more with offices in Washington, D.C. and New York. Sarah Trahern moves up to GM/SVP at Great American Country (GAC), effective immediately. Sarah, who has been with the network since 2005, will report to Ed Hardy, GAC President. Sarah’s scope of oversight increases to include strategic planning and more daily management of all departments at the network. Universal Music Group (UMG) upped Rob Wells to the new position of President/Global Digital Business, reporting to Zach Horowitz, President/COO and Max Hole, COO, Universal Music Group International (UMGI). Rob will work in tandem with multiple units of UMG and its business partners to grow the company’s digital strategy and reach across current and emerging platform. Rob is based at UMG’s headquarters in Santa Monica. Later — John Cynopsis Ad Sales: Member of Interactive Advertising Bureau (iab) To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here . Cynopsis Media LLC All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2010 To unsubscribe from future mailings, please click here. |
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