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Alice Rao as has been named senior vice president of publicity by Hallmark Media. She is based in Los Angeles and reports to Chief Communications Officer Annie Howell. Overseeing the company's publicity team, Rao spearheads publicity campaigns that promote Hallmark Media's networks and services…

Public relations agency MPRM Communications today announced the expansion of its senior team, adding Cydney Prentice and Jacki St. Thomas as account supervisors responsible for overseeing client teams, developing client strategy and driving company growth. Additionally, Ali Smith has joined the team as account…

The new joint venture between Discovery and TV home-renovation and lifestyle gurus Chip and Joanna Gaines has announced its first round of senior executive hires. The trio includes Donna MacLetchie, GM of Programming; Julie Morris, SVP, Brand Strategy and Operations; and John Marsicano, Head of PR. Encompassing a…

Spyglass Media Group has tapped Kristin Cotich as EVP of Worldwide Communications, marking the latest move by an MGM alum to the new company led by former MGM boss Gary Barber. Cotich will report to Barber, who is chairman and CEO of Spyglass. She previously held the same title at MGM, working for Barber when he…

EXCLUSIVE: Greg Berlanti is set to receive the Television Showman of the Year honor at the 56th annual ICG Publicists Guild Awards next month. The question is: When will he have time to enjoy the award? This is the guy whose Greg Berlanti Productions has a cape-splitting 15 series on the air at the moment and at least…

Joanna Dodd Massey, who has worked at Condé Nast, Lionsgate, Hub, CBS and UPN, has just launched her own bi-coastal shingle: J.D. Massey Associates, Inc. which she describes as “a governance strategy and communications firm focused on corporate brand risk and reputation management.” JDMA will maintain offices in New…

Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the Cinematographers Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award at its 56th annual Publicists Awards luncheon on February 22 at the Beverly Hilton. "We are thrilled to honor Jamie Lee Curtis, who has created a celebrated body of film and television work that spans many genres," said Steven…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and its Future of Film Committee will present a new program showcasing the 15 shortlisted documentary films contending for the 91st Oscars. Oscars Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist will screen theatrically in 13 cities nationwide starting December 31 through…

EXCLUSIVE: Caryn Leeds and Annick Oppenheim have been promoted to VP at Wolf Kasteler Public Relations, working out of its New York and Los Angeles offices, respectively. Leeds’ client roster at Wolf Kasteler includes Elizabeth Marvel, Marin Hinkle and rising stars Bel Powley, Sarah Gadon and Dominique Fishback. She…

The first-look trailer for the James Gunn-produced horror film Brightburn was unveiled today at Comic-Con Brazil. The H Collective and Sony Pictures label Screen Gems film is directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive) and written by Mark Gunn & Brian Gunn. The film stars Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games, Pitch Perfect)…

There’s a new record in movie trailer launches: Avengers: Endgame had 289 million views over the last 24 hours, surpassing the Avengers: Infinity War total of 236 million views and The Lion King‘s 224.6 million over the same time measurement. Twitter conversation (549K) also has surpassed the 24-hour volume for all…

ATX Television Festival's seventh annual Pitch Competition has issued a call for submissions, and has a new wrinkle – sponsored transportation and accommodations for its Top 10 finalists. The event, being held June 6-9 in Austin, Texas, provides an opportunity for undiscovered writers to showcase their talent, along…