Debmar-Mercury Names Karen Bonck SVP

Syndicator Debmar-Mercury today announced the appointment of branded entertainment executive Karen Bonck as senior VP, branded partnerships. Based in New York City, she will report to Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus.

Bonck will be responsible for the creation and execution of branded content and advertiser partnerships for the company’s first-run series, including The Wendy Williams Show (produced and distributed by Debmar-Mercury) and the upcoming fall 2014 entry Celebrity Name Game (co-produced and co-financed by Debmar-Mercury and FremantleMedia North America, and distributed domestically by Debmar-Mercury).

Prior to joining Debmar-Mercury, Bonck served in branded entertainment posts at both NBC Universal and Disney ABC Television Group.