Jeannie Kedas has been named senior VP of publicity and communications at ABC News.
Kedas rounds out a leadership team including Kim Godwin, president of ABC News and Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, executive vice president of publicity and head of communications at Disney Entertainment Television. Kedas will report to Bulochnikov-Paul.
Kedas previously served as chief communications officer and executive vice president at First Look Media, where she spent seven years.
In her new role as senior vice president of publicity and communications, Kedas will be in charge of all external and internal communications and media relations endeavors for ABC News. She will help to promote viewership for ABC titles including “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” “GMA3,” “Nightline,” “The Tamron Hall Show,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “The View,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” ABC News Live, ABC News Radio, ABC News Studios, ABCNews.com, and satellite service NewsOne.
“Storytelling is fundamental to what we do as journalists,...
Kedas rounds out a leadership team including Kim Godwin, president of ABC News and Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, executive vice president of publicity and head of communications at Disney Entertainment Television. Kedas will report to Bulochnikov-Paul.
Kedas previously served as chief communications officer and executive vice president at First Look Media, where she spent seven years.
In her new role as senior vice president of publicity and communications, Kedas will be in charge of all external and internal communications and media relations endeavors for ABC News. She will help to promote viewership for ABC titles including “20/20,” “Good Morning America,” “GMA3,” “Nightline,” “The Tamron Hall Show,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “The View,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” ABC News Live, ABC News Radio, ABC News Studios, ABCNews.com, and satellite service NewsOne.
“Storytelling is fundamental to what we do as journalists,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
ABC News has tapped Jeannie Kedas to lead its communications and publicity efforts.
Kedas joins from First Look Media, where she served as chief communications officer and executive vice president for seven years.
As senior VP of publicity and communications at ABC News, she will oversee all external and internal communications and media relations, and will be part of ABC News President Kim Godwin’s leadership team. She will report to Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, executive vice president, publicity and head of communications, Disney Entertainment Television.
Jeannie Kedas
Kedas also will collaborate with leaders across The Walt Disney Co. on ABC News matters and its on-air talent.
In a statement, Godwin said that Kedas will “work closely with Van Scott,” who has been vice president of communications at ABC News since 2021.
At First Look, Kedas was the first chief communications officer, where she built communications strategies for the nonprofit First Look Institute and First Look Entertainment,...
Kedas joins from First Look Media, where she served as chief communications officer and executive vice president for seven years.
As senior VP of publicity and communications at ABC News, she will oversee all external and internal communications and media relations, and will be part of ABC News President Kim Godwin’s leadership team. She will report to Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, executive vice president, publicity and head of communications, Disney Entertainment Television.
Jeannie Kedas
Kedas also will collaborate with leaders across The Walt Disney Co. on ABC News matters and its on-air talent.
In a statement, Godwin said that Kedas will “work closely with Van Scott,” who has been vice president of communications at ABC News since 2021.
At First Look, Kedas was the first chief communications officer, where she built communications strategies for the nonprofit First Look Institute and First Look Entertainment,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the major second round of Disney layoffs, Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul, EVP, Publicity, and Head of Communications for Disney General Entertainment, has set her team for the Disney Entertainment Television communications and publicity operation, which includes new responsibilities for a number of executives.
On the communications side, ABC’s Richard Horrmann will be taking on a new role overseeing strategic communications for Disney Entertainment Television, working closely with Bulochnikov-Paul and in partnership with all of the brand PR leads.
Additionally, Elisa Bolduc will head internal communications and Robert Nunez will oversee visual communications, and both will report to Horrmann.
Joining the strategic communications team from other parts of the company are Fonda Berosini, who will lead communications for Networks as well as Insights & Research, inclusive of all ratings publicity; and Jonelle Kelly, who will lead executive communications for the organization.
And Nicole Balgemino-Kim is adding cultural communications to her purview alongside...
On the communications side, ABC’s Richard Horrmann will be taking on a new role overseeing strategic communications for Disney Entertainment Television, working closely with Bulochnikov-Paul and in partnership with all of the brand PR leads.
Additionally, Elisa Bolduc will head internal communications and Robert Nunez will oversee visual communications, and both will report to Horrmann.
Joining the strategic communications team from other parts of the company are Fonda Berosini, who will lead communications for Networks as well as Insights & Research, inclusive of all ratings publicity; and Jonelle Kelly, who will lead executive communications for the organization.
And Nicole Balgemino-Kim is adding cultural communications to her purview alongside...
- 4/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
After its most recent round of layoffs, Disney Entertainment has reorganized its communication and publicity departments, TheWrap confirmed on Friday.
Separate from today’s re-org, a spokesperson confirmed that in February, Shari Rosenblum, an 18-year veteran of the studio and SVP of publicity for Disney Television Studios, began heading up publicity, talent relations and events for 20th Television, 20th Animation and ABC Signature. She reports to Candice Ashton.
Additional changes across the company include the following:
Richard Horrmann will now oversee strategic communications for Disney Entertainment Television. Both Elisa Bolduc, who’ll now manage internal communications, and Robert Nunez, who will be in charge of visual communications, will report to him.
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Ashley Kline Shapiro heads up all publicity for ABC Entertainment, with Katherine Taylor of scripted publicity and Chelsie Tanamachi of unscripted PR reporting to her.
Separate from today’s re-org, a spokesperson confirmed that in February, Shari Rosenblum, an 18-year veteran of the studio and SVP of publicity for Disney Television Studios, began heading up publicity, talent relations and events for 20th Television, 20th Animation and ABC Signature. She reports to Candice Ashton.
Additional changes across the company include the following:
Richard Horrmann will now oversee strategic communications for Disney Entertainment Television. Both Elisa Bolduc, who’ll now manage internal communications, and Robert Nunez, who will be in charge of visual communications, will report to him.
Also Read:
Disney+ SVP of Marketing Trevor Kelley Out as Part of Company-Wide Layoffs | Exclusive
Ashley Kline Shapiro heads up all publicity for ABC Entertainment, with Katherine Taylor of scripted publicity and Chelsie Tanamachi of unscripted PR reporting to her.
- 4/28/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Disney Entertainment has reshuffled roles and oversight among some comms and PR execs amid the second round of layoffs companywide this year.
In addition to this week’s changes, Variety has confirmed that since February, Shari Rosenblum has led publicity, talent relations and events across 20th Television, 20th Animation and ABC Signature as SVP of publicity for Disney Television Studios.
Rosenblum, who has spent 18 years at the studio leading campaign efforts for series including “Modern Family,” “The Dropout” and “Homeland,” reports to Candice Ashton, senior vice president of publicity and events, Hulu Originals and Disney Television Studios. Ashton is adding Hulu licensed, acquired and international publicity to her oversight.
New reorg moves include:
Richard Horrmann will be taking on a new role overseeing strategic communications for Disney Entertainment Television.
Elisa Bolduc will head internal communications and Robert Nunez will now oversee visual communications, and both will report to Horrmann.
Fonda Berosini...
In addition to this week’s changes, Variety has confirmed that since February, Shari Rosenblum has led publicity, talent relations and events across 20th Television, 20th Animation and ABC Signature as SVP of publicity for Disney Television Studios.
Rosenblum, who has spent 18 years at the studio leading campaign efforts for series including “Modern Family,” “The Dropout” and “Homeland,” reports to Candice Ashton, senior vice president of publicity and events, Hulu Originals and Disney Television Studios. Ashton is adding Hulu licensed, acquired and international publicity to her oversight.
New reorg moves include:
Richard Horrmann will be taking on a new role overseeing strategic communications for Disney Entertainment Television.
Elisa Bolduc will head internal communications and Robert Nunez will now oversee visual communications, and both will report to Horrmann.
Fonda Berosini...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
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