Debmar-Mercury Ups Darren Doyle, Jim Kramer

Debmar-Mercury today named Darren Doyle and Jim Kramer to the newly elevated posts of senior VP, sales, on the East and West Coasts.

Kramer, who has served as VP, sales, for Debmar-Mercury since 2006, will represent Debmar-Mercury throughout the western U.S.

Doyle, who has been VP, sales, for the company since 2007, will  handle the Eastern U.S. for the company.

At Debmar-Mercury, Kramer and Doyle have helped to launch The Wendy Williams Show, House of Payne, Meet the Browns and the forthcoming The Jeremy Kyle Show.

As division manager, West, for King World Productions, Kramer negotiated long-term renewals for The Oprah Winfrey Show, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. His previous experience also includes serving as VP, affiliate relations for The WB, and Warner Brothers Domestic Television Distribution.

Prior to Debmar-Mercury, Doyle most recently was VP, Eastern regional manager at CBS Paramount Television, where he negotiated long-term deals for Entertainment Tonight, Judge Judy and Frasier.