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Taormina promoted to SVP Olympics, Sports sales at NBCU TV Stations

Marion Taormina has been promoted to senior VP of Olympics and sports sales for the NBC Owned Television Stations, moving up from vice president. In this expanded role, Taormina will lead the division’s newly created sports vertical that will focus on selling Olympics and NBC Sports properties, including the national representation of several regional sports networks that are part of... More

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Christie Named Showtime's President, Distribution

Showtime’s Tom Christie has been promoted to the newly created role of president, distribution, business development and network operations, said Matthew C. Blank, chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks Inc. “Tom Christie is one of the great distribution executives in on our industry,” said Blank in a statement. “The emergence of new technologies and new... More

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Jontow Upped to VP at BBC America

Erin Jontow has been promoted to vice president of scripted programming at BBC America, reporting to Richard De Croce, senior VP of programming. Jontow joined the channel in 2005 as manager of program acquisitions, and most recently was senior director of scripted development and programming. In the past year, Jontow has been developing the network’s first original scripted series,... More

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Mann upped at Comedy Central

Gary S. Mann has been promoted to senior vice president of original programming and development at Comedy Central, said Kent Alterman, the network’s head of original programming and production. Mann is based in Comedy Central’s Santa Monica, Calif., office. “I have done almost everything in my power to undermine Gary, but he has a sharply honed eye for talent and an... More

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Amaya promoted to senior director at VIMN

Marisol Amaya has been promoted to senior director of programming acquisitions at Viacom International Media Networks, including MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central Latin American as well as Tr3s in the U.S. Hispanic market. Amaya is based in Miami and reports to Fernando Gaston, brand manager for Tr3s and MTV Latin American, and to Federico Cuervo, brand manager of Comedy Central and VH1 Latin... More