Madeline Agopian has been named vice president of marketing for Sony Pictures Television, the company announced today. Ms. Agopian will oversee marketing for Sony Pictures Television cable series including “Rescue Me,” as well as first-run syndication efforts such as “Dr. Oz.” Ms. Agopian previously...
Sony Pictures Television named Dan Thomas senior VP for branded entertainment. Mr. Thomas previously was senior VP for sales development and marketing at Univision Communications. In his new post, Mr. Thomas will work with clients and agencies to bring digital projects to Sony’s Crackle.com Web site...
As expected, former “Today” show producer Amy Chiaro has been named co-executive producer of “Dr. Oz,” Sony Pictures Television announced today. Ms. Chiaro joins co-executive producer Mindy Moore Borman, who has worked as a producer on “The View” and “Good Morning America,” on “Oz,” from Sony Pictures...
Syndication stalwarts such as “Seinfeld” and “Friends” remain strong in off-net sitcom ratings, but sophomore syndie strips “Two and a Half Men” and “Family Guy” rule the roost. “Men,” from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, is averaging a 5.0 household rating this season through Nov. 23...
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Despite the National Association of Television Program Executives’ ambitious plans to draw exhibitors back to the trade show floor next year, high costs and the general atmosphere of the NATPE 2009 conference could cause some sellers to keep on living the “suite” life. While NATPE veterans agree that...
Steve Mosko is staying put at Sony. The president of the studio's television division has signed a new four-year deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment that will keep him there through 2012. SPE Chairman and CEO Michael Lynton and SPE Co-Chairman Amy Pascal announced the deal Wednesday. Mr. Mosko's...