Warner Bros. Television Group announced that it has signed a new first-look development deal with Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry (“Hair Love”). Per Studio practice, financial terms were not disclosed, but WBTVG can confirm that it is a multi-year agreement. This marks the first deal for Cherry with WBTVG. Under terms of the pact,… Continue reading Warner Bros. Television Group Signs First-Look Deal With Academy Award Winner Matthew A. Cherry
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Cashmere Launches New Digital Experiential Division, Nice Sweater
Award-winning marketing shop, Cashmere, announced a new division, Nice Sweater – a cross-functional practice which focuses on creating brand-driven, digital experiences rooted in culture via social platforms and remote conferencing technology. Nice Sweater connects audiences with impactful content & talent, virtual gatherings, and- most importantly- each other globally. As a social-first agency, Cashmere has always… Continue reading Cashmere Launches New Digital Experiential Division, Nice Sweater
James Cuthbert Joins BET Networks as Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing
BET (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that James Cuthbert has joined BET as Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy & Marketing, reporting to Chief Marketing Officer, Kimberly Paige. In his new role, Cuthbert will lead marketing strategy and execution, including initiatives… Continue reading James Cuthbert Joins BET Networks as Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy & Marketing
STACI HALLMON PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LIVE EVENTS, BET EXPERIENCE
BET Networks, (a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc., NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), the nation’s leading provider of quality content for African-American audiences, announced today that Staci Hallmon has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Live Events, BET Experience, effective immediately. Hallmon will lead strategy, operations, P&L management, sponsorship development, and activation, as well as… Continue reading STACI HALLMON PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF LIVE EVENTS, BET EXPERIENCE
Sundance Institute Announces Tabitha Jackson as Festival Director
Sundance Institute announced Tabitha Jackson as the new Director of the Sundance Film Festival. Jackson was chosen from a worldwide search and follows outgoing Director, John Cooper, who served in the role for 11 years and will assume a newly-created Emeritus Director role. An award-winning filmmaker, she has served as Director of the Institute’s Documentary… Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces Tabitha Jackson as Festival Director
Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Viola, a nationwide leader in the production and sale of premium quality cannabis products today announced the appointment of Ericka Pittman to its executive team as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. Founded by NBA veteran Al Harrington, Viola is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose and social equity. As one of Viola’s newest… Continue reading Ericka Pittman Joins Viola as Chief Marketing Officer
Jessy Terrero’s Cinema Giants Represents Rodrigo Films
Cinema Giants, the US Latin content production management company, founded by film director and producer Jessy Terrero and known for combining pop culture with innovative Latin storytelling in both Spanish and English languages, is now representing Dominican music video director Rodrigo Films. At 24 years old, Rodrigo has been working with Bad Bunny, Lunay,… Continue reading Jessy Terrero’s Cinema Giants Represents Rodrigo Films
Adrian Nunez Joins Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced the appointment of Adrian Nunez as Vice President, Creative A&R, effective immediately. In this role, he will scout and sign songwriters, and will initiate and advise on creative projects. Adrian will report to Danny Strick, Head of U.S. Creative and will be based at the Company’s headquarters in New York City. “I am excited… Continue reading Adrian Nunez Joins Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Dana Baxter to Join Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Sony/ATV Music Publishing today announced the appointment of Dana Baxter as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, effective November 1. In this role, she will lead all global communications strategies to further advance Sony/ATV’s evolution and mission of putting songwriters first. She will report to Jon Platt, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV and will be based at… Continue reading Dana Baxter to Join Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Meredith Corporation Names Shona Pinnock Diversity And Inclusion Director
Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com), the leading media and marketing company reaching approximately 180 million American consumers – including nearly 90 percent of U.S. Millennial women – announced today that Shona Pinnock has been named Diversity and Inclusion Director. Pinnock will be responsible for Meredith’s diversity and inclusion programs across all locations and businesses. She… Continue reading Meredith Corporation Names Shona Pinnock Diversity And Inclusion Director
TIDAL Appoints Elliott Wilson As Chief Content Officer
Global music streaming and entertainment platform, TIDAL, is announcing two executive level promotions – Tony Gervino has been appointed to EVP, Editor-in-Chief and Elliott Wilson to Chief Content Officer. Tony will oversee all editorial direction at TIDAL, including leading a team of editors and programmers in multi-genre global playlist curation, as well as the digital… Continue reading TIDAL Appoints Elliott Wilson As Chief Content Officer
Symphonic Distribution Names Brandon Hixon As Head of Black Music Division
Symphonic Distribution, the global distribution and artist marketing company, announces it has hired Brandon Hixon as head of its newly created Black Music Division. With more than 20 years of experience in Global hip-hop business and black music coming out of regions overseas, Hixon’s new role will be based in Symphonic’s Brooklyn office, reporting to… Continue reading Symphonic Distribution Names Brandon Hixon As Head of Black Music Division
LiveXLive Names Rahman Dukes Head Of Urban Programming
LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (“LiveXLive”), a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, today announced that Rahman Dukes has been named the Head of Urban Programming of LiveXLive. A digital media pioneer as well as a creator with long-standing relationships with artists, Dukes will create, develop and produce urban programming across LiveXLive’s video… Continue reading LiveXLive Names Rahman Dukes Head Of Urban Programming
Nickelodeon Recruits Ciara, Debbie Gibson and Nick Lachey for ‘America’s Most Musical Family’
NICKELODEON SETS ALL-STAR LINE-UP WITH POP CULTURE SUPERSTARS CIARA, DAVID DOBRIK, DEBBIE GIBSON AND NICK LACHEY FOR NEW MUSIC COMPETITION SERIES, AMERICA’S MOST MUSICAL FAMILY 30 Musical Families Compete for a Recording Contact with Republic Records and a $250,000 Cash Prize Share it: @AmericasMostMusicalFamily #AMMF @nickelodeon Nickelodeon sets the stage with an all-star celebrity lineup… Continue reading Nickelodeon Recruits Ciara, Debbie Gibson and Nick Lachey for ‘America’s Most Musical Family’
Maria Elena Salinas Joins CBS News
Award-winning journalist, anchor and author Maria Elena Salinas is joining CBS News as a contributor, it was announced today by Susan Zirinsky, CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer. Salinas, one of the most recognizable and respected journalists in the country, most notably served as co-anchor of Univision’s evening news program for more than 30… Continue reading Maria Elena Salinas Joins CBS News