The event and publishing executive says she’s next looking for “a new opportunity with a global scope.”
Hudock will supervise the communications strategy and media outreach for the entire MSNBC portfolio, including Morning Joe, the network’s daytime MSNBC Reports programs, primetime shows and talent, weekend coverage and longform productions, as well as non-linear content and live events. He will also serve as the principal communications lead for MSNBC President Rashida Jones. Hudock will continue to report to Stephen Labaton, EVP of communications for NBCUniversal News Group.
GlobalM, a software-defined video network provider, has appointed Bubble Agency, a global PR, marketing and events specialist for the media and entertainment technology sector, as its agency partner. Based in Geneva, […]
News Corp announced Arthur Bochner, a communications veteran who spent nearly a decade at Disney before exiting in 2022, will become chief communications officer and executive VP. Bochner takes over the role from Jim Kennedy, who joined the company in 2013 and is set to retire later this year.
He is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of Sinclair’s comprehensive legislative and regulatory strategy to support the station group’s policy and advocacy goals.
CEO David Zaslav announced the news in a memo to staff Friday. Variety has learned Brown decided to step down himself, following his tenure getting the company through its merger between the legacy Discovery and WarnerMedia, which closed in April 2022. A respected communications veteran, Brown also led the PR strategy for the launch of Max, the combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streamer, in May 2023.
The Lippin Group, a communications consultancy specializing in entertainment, media and technology, has added veteran entertainment journalist Jethro Nededog as vice president on its corporate communications team. “From the day […]
A 32-year veteran of ESPN, Krulewitz will assume his new role as senior VP of communications Dec. 31, and will jointly report to ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Walt Disney Co. chief communications officer Kristina Schake. He succeeds Chris LaPlaca, who is retiring at the end of the year after 43 years with ESPN, making him the longest-tenured behind the scenes employee in the channel’s history.
The new office will develop future growth strategies and oversee day-to-day operations and comprises (l-r) Matt Biscuiti, Kevin Broderick and Katie Fuchs, all managing directors.
Dan Berger, Amblin‘s EVP of marketing and communications, is heading to Amazon as its VP of global media and entertainment communications. He will start in the New Year. Berger will oversee communications for both Mike Hopkins’ Prime Video team and Steve Boom’s games and music division at Amazon. That latter sector encompasses Wonder, Audible, Twitch and Amazon Music.
The veteran executive will oversee all internal and external communications across the network’s programming.
The veteran communications exec will support CBS Stations leadership across the company’s 27 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets.
The former NBCUniversal corporate communications exec spent three years at the streamer.
Private equity firm KKR & Co. has agreed to buy a significant stake in FGS Global in a deal that values the financial communications group at about $1.4 billion. As part of the deal, KKR will buy up a 30% stake from senior employees at FGS Global and its largest investors, including London-based advertising giant WPP. WPP, which was founded by Martin Sorrell, will retain a majority stake in FGS Global.