Posted: Wed., Jul. 16, 2008, 4:43pm PT

Exec Shuffles

Comcast Entertainment Group has appointed David A. Palmer to senior VP, brand development and talent alliances.

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Pam Silverstein has joined the MGM Motion Picture Group as director of development.

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Brett Weitz has been hired by TNT as VP of series development.

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Nate Albert has been appointed VP of A&R for Universal Republic Records.

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Rousso/Fisher Public Relations has hired Carl Larsen as the new VP of publicity.

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Christopher Bell has been promoted to VP, advanced technology, for Universal Music Group's eLabs division, the new media and strategic research and development unit.

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Fuse has added three vice presidents to its advertising sales department:  Kim Verkler as VP, advertising sales, midwest region; Michael Roche as VP, advertising sales, eastern region; and Maggie Helm as VP, advertising sales, western region.

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Dennis Blair has been appointed VP of alternative promotion for Universal Republic Records.

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Jene Elzie has been upped to VP, international sales and strategic planning, Comcast Intl. Media Group.

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Rynda Laurel has been promoted to the newly created position of VP, operations, of JetSet studios, an online marketing agency.

SN Digital, the interactive division of Scripps Networks, has hired Jillian St. Charles as VP and site director for FineLiving.com. 

The Italian American Network, a new, multi-platform media company, has appointed Patrick J. Peters senior VP, business development and marketing.

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Melissa Rivera-Renet has been named VP, program research, Bravo Media and Oxygen Media.

ReelzChannel has named Keith Till VP, direct rsponse.

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World Wrestling Entertainment has promoted Cheryl Kong, VP, marketing, Canada, Latin America and China.

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Peace Arch Entertainment Group has named Gerry Noble chief executive officer.

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NBC has named program executive Jamila Hunter senior VP, programming and development -- alternative & digital, NBC Entertainment,

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Bryan Perez has been tapped senior VP and general manager for NBA Digital.

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Jennifer Turner has been appointed VP, licensing and strategic partnerships, Bravo Media and Oxygen Media.


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