ESPN Names Digital-Distribution Exec
Renee Plato joins cable sports network as VP, digital-video distribution.
By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/30/2008 11:24:00 AM
ESPN named a new digital-distribution executive.
The network said Tuesday that Renee Plato joined the company as vice president, digital-video distribution, reporting to senior VP Matt Murphy.
Plato, who had been senior director of business development for Sony BMG, will head up multiplatform distribution for EPSN via broadband, video-on-demand, interactive TV and other platforms.
“Renee Plato brings a fresh perspective to our digital distribution team,” Murphy said in a statement announcing her hire. “Her background in the digital-music-distribution business will provide experience and leadership as we continue to navigate the increasingly important digital space.”
She will be based in Cheshire, Conn.
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