Entertainment Studios Promotes Matt Anderson

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios/Allen Media, on Wednesday named Matt Anderson vice president of distribution. He will now be responsible for distribution efforts of the integrated Entertainment Studios Networks and Weather Group and its portfolio of cable, satellite, telecommunications and OTT distribution platforms.

He will oversee affiliate network distribution, carriage negotiation, sales management, marketing, local ad sales, public affairs and strategic client app development for the integrated portfolio of weather, court, and lifestyle networks.

“I’m excited to announce Matt’s promotion,” said Janice Arouh, president, distribution and marketing for Entertainment Studios Networks and Weather Group. “Matt will continue to build on our valuable affiliate partnerships, and expand distribution of our portfolio of eight networks across all platforms.”

Anderson is an active member of industry organizations and received his BFA from the University of North Carolina. He brings more than 15 years of experience in managing corporate client relationships to Entertainment Studios Networks.

Anderson joined The Weather Channel in 2013 from Scripps Networks Interactive, where he was national account director.