NEW YORK--Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) today announced a new, simplified structure for Viacom Media Networks (VMN). Effective immediately, VMN will consist of four brand groups:
- Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land
- MTV, VH1, CMT and Logo
- BET Networks
- Nickelodeon
The new structure will streamline VMN’s operations, enhancing the ability of Viacom’s network teams to coordinate scheduling and programming, share production and other resources, and leverage important talent relationships.
Chris McCarthy will expand his current role of President of MTV, VH1 and Logo to now include CMT. (Photo: Viacom)
The Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land group will be led by Kent Alterman, President, and Chris McCarthy will expand his current role of President of MTV, VH1 and Logo to now include CMT. Alterman and McCarthy will continue to report to CEO Bob Bakish. There are no changes to BET Networks or Nickelodeon.
Kent Alterman, President of Comedy Central, will also lead Paramount Network and TV Land. (Photo: Viacom)
“These changes mark the next step in the ongoing evolution of our company as we continue to ensure we’re making the most of our great assets and resources, and operating as nimbly and efficiently as we can,” said Bakish. “Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land share an original content strategy anchored in scripted programming, and CMT – with its deep roots in music and unscripted programming – is a natural partner for MTV and VH1. Kent and Chris have been driving forces behind Viacom’s flagship strategy, re-energizing and growing two of our most iconic brands, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.”
With these changes, Kevin Kay will step down as President, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT after a transition period. Kay’s achievements during his tenure at Viacom include overseeing a string of hits for Nickelodeon, such as All That, Kenan & Kel and The Adventures of Pete & Pete, as well as developing and greenlighting SpongeBob SquarePants. During his tenure at Spike, he oversaw the launch of fan-favorites like The Ultimate Fighter, Lip Sync Battle, Bar Rescue and Ink Master, as well as the expansion of Bellator.
More recently, Kay and his team successfully launched Paramount Network in January 2018. Paramount Network has achieved early critical and ratings success through the cinematic original series Waco and Yellowstone, the latter of which is the second-most-watched cable series of 2018. In addition, since Kay gained oversight of TV Land and CMT in 2017, the networks have continued to grow their devoted audiences through acclaimed original series such as Younger, Teachers and CMT Crossroads.
“Over the course of his career at Viacom, Kevin’s creative vision and gift for telling great stories have made a lasting impact,” Bakish added. “Thanks to the efforts of Kevin and his team, we have successfully established Paramount Network as a home for premium content, and TV Land and CMT continue to be dominant forces in the audiences they serve. I’m so grateful for the many contributions they have made in evolving and strengthening these world-class brands for their next chapter.”
Alterman has served as President of Comedy Central since 2016 after previously holding the position of President, Original Programming at the network. Since his return to Comedy Central in 2010, Alterman has prioritized attracting and nurturing top comedic talent, launching with his team some of the most-acclaimed comedies across the past decade, including Emmy Award-winning series such as Inside Amy Schumer, Key & Peele, Broad City, Drunk History and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Under his leadership, Comedy Central has greatly extended the brand across new platforms and experiences, including the launch of a global podcast network and a 24-hour satellite radio station, along with Clusterfest, a three-day comedy and music festival. Bucking industry trends, Comedy Central was one of only three Top 20 networks to maintain or grow ratings among Adults 18-49 across the recently-concluded fiscal year and has maintained or grown share for 18 consecutive months. Comedy Central streamed nearly 4.7 billion videos across digital and social platforms in FY2018, a year-over-year increase of +63%.
McCarthy was elevated to President of MTV, VH1 and Logo in October 2016 after serving as President of VH1 and Logo. In his tenure, MTV now is the fastest growing network in cable and number one with its 18-34 audience, while VH1 is riding three consecutive years of ratings growth. Together MTV and VH1 boast 19 of the top 25 unscripted series on cable. At MTV, McCarthy has engineered the network’s longest streak of ratings growth in seven years with new hits like Siesta Key and Ex on the Beach, and reimagined iconic franchises like Jersey Shore and Floribama Shore. Under his leadership, MTV has built its social footprint to more than 350 million followers and doubled video streams in 2018, while launching the transformative MTV Studios initiative to develop original series for partners across SVOD and premium TV. McCarthy is the recipient of multiple Emmys and a Peabody Award.
In additional news, Bartosz Witak, Senior Vice President (SVP), General Manager (GM) for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) in Central and Eastern Europe and Israel has "abruptly" left the company. Viacom confirmed the news in a statement to SorozatWiki, saying "We confirm that Bartosz Witak, vice president and chief executive officer for Central and Eastern Europe and Israel left Viacom yesterday. The Central and Eastern European region is being temporarily managed by Elena Balmont, Managing Director of the Russian, CIS and Baltic region."
About Viacom
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling entertainment content – including television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, games, consumer products, podcasts, live events and social media experiences – for audiences in 183 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, VH1, TV Land, CMT, Logo, Channel 5 (UK), Telefe (Argentina), Colors (India) and Paramount Channel, reach approximately 4.3 billion cumulative television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. Paramount Television develops, finances and produces original programming for television and digital platforms.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit (www.viacom.com). Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom’s blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.
Also, from The Hollywood Reporter:
Kevin Kay Out; Kent Alterman to Take Over Paramount Network in Viacom Restructuring
Kay, who had been with Viacom for more than two decades, was hand-picked to oversee the rebranded Spike TV for Bob Bakish. Comedy Central president Alterman will now take on oversight of Paramount Network and TV Land, with MTV, VH1 and Logo president Chris McCarthy adding CMT.
There's another major reshuffling of the cable decks at Viacom.
Kevin Kay, who was hand-picked to oversee Paramount Network during its rebranding as a general entertainment destination from Spike, is out after more than two decades with the media conglomerate. Kay had oversight of Paramount Network and added niche networks TV Land and CMT in February 2017 as part of Viacom CEO Bob Bakish's larger restructuring. In a memo to staff Thursday, Bakish said the company is restructuring its Viacom Media Networks, consolidating the brand groups from five to four: Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land in one; MTV, VH1, CMT and Logo in the second; BET Networks as the third; and Nickelodeon as the fourth.
Kent Alterman will oversee Paramount Network, Bellator and TV Land alongside Comedy Central. MTV, VH1 and Logo president Chris McCarthy will add oversight of CMT. BET and Nickelodeon will remain as is. Bakish noted Thursday in his memo (see below) that a "number of senior level colleagues will be leaving," including Kay, who will remain on to help ensure a smooth transition to Alterman.
Alterman, who replaced Michele Ganeless at the top of Comedy Central in May 2016, will add oversight of Paramount Network and TV Land, taking over those duties that were held by Kay. Like Kay did, Alterman will report directly to Bakish.
The executive change comes less than a year after Spike was rebranded as Paramount Network as part of Bakish's larger plan to reinvigorate Viacom's cable brands. Paramount Network has struggled in its first year. The channel launched in January with TV Land imports American Woman and Nobodies, both of which were canceled after their first cycle on Paramount Network. Yellowstone, the Kevin Costner-starrer that was the first scripted original developed specifically for Paramount Network, has been renewed. TV Land favorite Younger will move over to Paramount Network, where it will join fellow Darren Star entry Emily in Paris and a reboot of First Wives Club. Paramount Network has also twice delayed its buzzy take on Heathers, scrapping the series before ultimately plotting a Halloween binge after executives were unable to find the controversial series a new home.
"These changes mark the next step in the ongoing evolution of our company as we continue to ensure we’re making the most of our great assets and resources, and operating as nimbly and efficiently as we can,” Bakish said in a release. “Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land share an original content strategy anchored in scripted programming, and CMT — with its deep roots in music and unscripted programming —is a natural partner for MTV and VH1. Kent and Chris have been driving forces behind Viacom’s flagship strategy, re-energizing and growing two of our most iconic brands, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.”
Bakish's larger plan for Viacom was to focus on six key brands — Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon, MTV and Nick Jr. — in his quest to rejuvenate the company. In a March interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kay said he'd like to have six scripted originals airing in Paramount Network's first year. The network fast-tracked TV Land's passed-over pilot First Wives Club and picked it up to series after redeveloping it with a new writer. Kay's plan was to grow that to eight during the next couple of years. For 2019, that goal is no longer feasible with only Younger, Emily in Paris and Yellowstone on the schedule.
Alterman, meanwhile, has been a longtime Comedy Central exec who has risen from heading its New York development team (1996-2000) before exiting for a run at Fox Film Studios and New Line. He returned to the company in 2010 and rose from executive vp to president of original programming. Alterman had been reporting to Ganeless as he oversaw the creation of all original programming. His credits include The Daily Show With Trevor Noah, Drunk History and Broad City (which will end in January) as well as the since-canceled Key & Peele and The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore and Inside Amy Schumer, with the future of the latter remaining in limbo.
Kay becomes the latest long-tenured senior executive to be shown the door at Viacom. In June, Nickelodeon Group president Cyma Zarghami was pushed out after a 30-year-plus tenure with the company after seeing her role significantly reduced and folded into Kay's Global Entertainment Group following Bakish's arrival. In the year-plus since Bakish took over Viacom, he has made changes at all of its cable networks. Most recently, Debra Lee — who had been with BET for 32 years — stepped down. Scott M. Mills took over as president, with Viacom opting to not replace the executive as CEO and chairman of the African-American-focused cabler. Before that, McCarthy took over MTV, VH1 and Logo; Alterman replaced Ganeless as president of Comedy Central; Kay replaced Sharon Levy at Spike, which was rebranded to become Viacom's general entertainment hub Paramount Network; and Brian Philips was pushed out after a 16-year run as CMT president, with Frank Tanki absorbing his role on top of his duties at TV Land. (Meanwhile, TV Land topper Keith Cox took on a larger role as head of development for the niche cabler as well as Paramount Network as TV Land is no longer buying scripted originals.)
McCarthy, meanwhile, has been a rising star at Viacom and adds CMT to his oversight after starting his Viacom role in 2016 as president of Logo and VH1. He has helped grow MTV and VH1 to three straight years of ratings growth. Together, they have 19 of the top 25 unscripted series on cable.
Here is Bakish's memo to staff:
Team,
Over the past two years, we have made a lot of progress in our efforts to become a stronger, more agile organization. We’ve continued to work to break down silos and more strategically use our resources, to make the most of the great assets we have, and to help fund our future.
Today we are taking the next step forward in our evolution, with a new, simplified structure for Viacom Media Networks. Effective immediately, we will further consolidate our brand groups to four from five:
Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land
MTV, VH1, CMT and Logo
BET Networks
Nickelodeon
As a result, Paramount Network, Bellator and TV Land will operate alongside Comedy Central under Kent Alterman, president, and Chris McCarthy will oversee MTV, VH1, CMT and Logo. There are no changes to BET and Nickelodeon.
As we’ve done a lot of work to clarify our brands’ filters and positioning, a few things have become clear. Paramount Network and TV Land share with Comedy Central a robust slate of scripted programming — with TV Land and Comedy Central, in particular, focused on comedy. By working as a team, all three networks can make the most out of their complementary expertise and resources. Similarly, CMT — with its deep roots in music and unscripted programming — is a natural partner for MTV and VH1.
Kent and Chris have been driving forces behind Viacom’s flagship strategy, re-energizing and growing two of our most iconic brands. I think they’re perfectly positioned to help Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT start their next chapters.
Unfortunately, however, this new structure does mean some hard changes. A number of senior-level colleagues will be leaving, including Kevin Kay, who is stepping down as president, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT. I am so grateful that Kevin has generously agreed to stay on for a period to help ensure a smooth transition.
Kevin is a passionate storyteller whose legacy at Viacom spans more than two decades and seven networks, and I’m thankful to him and his team for their many contributions. At Nickelodeon, Kevin left his mark by overseeing a string of hits that included All That, Kenan & Kel and The Adventures of Pete & Pete — as well as developing and greenlighting SpongeBob SquarePants. And during his tenure at Spike, he oversaw the launch of fan-favorites like The Ultimate Fighter, Lip Sync Battle, Bar Rescue and Ink Master, as well as the expansion of Bellator.
Most recently, he and his team undertook the huge task of launching Paramount Network. Thanks to their hard work, Paramount Network quickly established itself as a home for premium content, achieving early critical and ratings success with the high-quality, cinematic original series Waco and Yellowstone — the latter of which is now the second-most-watched cable series of 2018. All of this while also ensuring that TV Land and CMT continue to be dominant forces in the very important audiences they reach.
We know there is a lot of change, but we continue to make important progress with each step we take. Thank you, as always, for your continued support as we transform this company for the future.
Best,
Bob
###
Update (11/16) - Via Deadline:
Departing Paramount Network President Kevin Kay’s Farewell Message: “Bet On The Talent”
As part of the latest round of restructuring and consolidation in the Viacom cable group announced late last month, 25-year company veteran Kevin Kay was to step down as President, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT after a transition period. That transition period is over, and Kay yesterday sent a farewell email to his colleagues as he is wrapping his tenure today.
In the note, Kay reflects on the rapid changes in the cable business “in unprecedented ways over the past several years.” He also shared some “parting words of wisdom.”
“Bet on the talent and be fearless in backing those with the highest standards, that give you the hardest time, that push back, that won’t let you compromise their vision,” Kay wrote.
He gave several examples of unconventional pitches from unheralded writers and producers he and his team took a chance on that resulted in big hits. To find out which ones they were and if you are curious what “butt funnel” is, read the email in its entirety below:
"Colleagues,
My 25 year tenure at Viacom comes to an official end tomorrow. The last two weeks of celebrations with so many of you has meant the world. I count myself among the fortunate leaders to have steered at this company throughout a storied era of breaking new ground and I’m looking forward to seeing all of you usher the brands into the future.
Our business has changed rapidly in unprecedented ways over the past several years and there has been little time for reflection. This is the first moment in decades, that I can take a step back and appreciate the true breadth of our accomplishments together across many networks.
We tasked ourselves with being strategic about the evolving business, while holding true to the principle that bold ideas, world class execution and a strong point of view is the promised land. Together, we let that be the north-star of our relevancy.
Ultimately, what is very encouraging and currently undeniable is that “good is good” and the audience will find you anywhere, if they can count on you to tell them a GREAT story.
One of the many great gifts of leading content brands is finding and supporting some of the most talented people in the world. Artists in front of and behind the camera with vision, unique voices and a passionate point of view.
Parting words of wisdom for anyone interested? Bet on the talent and be fearless in backing those with the highest standards, that give you the hardest time, that push back, that won’t let you compromise their vision. Know that none of us can exist without creators who possess this level of intensity about their work. They are the best bet you’ll ever make and will lead you to what’s unique, original and extraordinary. That is the rarified air of what we do.
I’ve seen this in practice with everything I’ve ever been a part of making. There are way too many instances to detail here, but some you just never forget…
Steve Hillenberg came into my office to pitch… young, funny as hell and brilliant with an aquarium under his arm and a whole unique, now beloved universe in his mind. Spongebob changed our lives but it wasn’t an easy greenlight (“he’s weird! he’ll never sell consumer products! he doesn’t have parents!”) So trust your instincts, choose your battles wisely friends and fight to bring them all the way home.
Also coming through the door was Brian Robbins and his partners with big ideas to break all the rules at Nickelodeon and in doing just that, defined an era with their content and his incredible eye for talent with “All That”, “Kenan and Kel” and wait for it…. “Cousin Skeeter”! It was a joy to be his executive then and very cool to see him now at the helm of that same brand, poised to re-define it all over again.
In the sports arena, the Fertitta Brothers came to Spike on it’s first day of existence with the dream of taking the mixed martial arts mainstream with the UFC and I like to think we delivered on that promise, establishing the first new major sports franchise in many decades. That work will continue to expand with Bellator under Scott Coker’s unrelenting dedication and leadership.
I’ll never forget the pilot of Bar Rescue in which my friend Jon Taffer explained the best way to make a bar successful is to arrange the seating to create a “butt funnel” and force people to squeeze through small spaces. Not dissimilar to the new cable model.
On the pop culture front John Krasinski, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Merchant had a passion project and posed a simple question; “Can this be a thing beyond a three minute segment?” The answer was an easy yes with Casey Patterson, Beth McCarthy Miller and all of the very talented people charged with making it. LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen led “Lip Sync Battle” to becoming a global phenom and a multi-platform hit blowing the doors open for this current trend of big talent fronting variety and game shows in primetime.
Everyone’s hero and my twin, Dwayne Johnson, came to see us a few years back and told us he was building a content company that would change the game. We were among the first to sign up for his vision, which is now well on it’s way to total world domination and he has never forgotten the loyalty and faith.
Most recently, the day we started Paramount, we reached out for a script from brilliant writer and filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, knowing we could bring his rich world of characters to life with Kevin Costner and compete in the daunting world of big drama with “Yellowstone”. All of you came together and broke through with a big HIT, in the most competitive landscape in the history of television. This was your first at bat with the network and I know you’ll continue to do extraordinary things with that wind at your back. You’ve opened the door for world class talent to follow.
The list is long and my pride in our work together is immeasurable.
I’ve had incredible, talented and dedicated leadership teams and colleagues over the years …most recently and truly special are Niels, Frank, Keith, Laurel, Jen Clark, Kurt Patat, Scott Gregory, Scott Fishman, Scott Coker, Dave Schwarz, Jackie Barba, Eddie “Money” Dalva, Jon Slusser, Sean O’Neill and Doug Rosen. The experience of building brands together with all of you has been a joyride through every genre and a tremendous source of pride for all of us.
Changes like this are no longer endings in the new world order of entertainment. As I move into the next chapter of what the business is today, nothing would make me happier than to see all of you again on the other side, in ways we can’t even imagine yet.
I sincerely thank Bob, Shari and my mentors before them, Albie Hecht and Doug Herzog for the rich opportunities and most importantly all of you for your brilliance, support and partnership.
Until next time,
Kevin"
###
Also, from The Hollywood Reporter:
Kevin Kay Bids Viacom Farewell With Moving Exit Memo: "Be Fearless"
The 25-year Viacom executive was pushed out as president of Paramount Network as part of the media conglomerate's latest restructuring. Friday was his last day.
In his final move as a member of the Viacom family, longtime executive Kevin Kay encouraged his colleagues to "be fearless" in a moving memo on his final day with the media conglomerate Friday.
Kay was pushed out Oct. 25 as part of Viacom's latest restructuring. The exec was hand-picked to oversee Spike's rebranding as general entertainment destination Paramount Network and had oversight of Viacom's niche cable networks TV Land and CMT. In its latest restructuring, Viacom CEO Bob Bakish — to whom Kay reported — consolidated its brand groups from five to four, with Comedy Central's Kent Alterman taking on Paramount Network. Kay's last day at Viacom was Friday.
Kay became the latest long-tenured senior executive to be shown the door at Viacom. In June, Nickelodeon Group president Cyma Zarghami was pushed out after a 30-year-plus tenure with the company after seeing her role significantly reduced and folded into Kay's Global Entertainment Group following Bakish's arrival. In the year-plus since Bakish took over Viacom, he has made changes at all of its cable networks. Most recently, Debra Lee — who had been with BET for 32 years — stepped down. Scott M. Mills took over as president, with Viacom opting to not replace the executive as CEO and chairman of the African-American-focused cabler. Before that, McCarthy took over MTV, VH1 and Logo; Alterman replaced Ganeless as president of Comedy Central; Kay replaced Sharon Levy at Spike, which was rebranded to become Viacom's general entertainment hub Paramount Network; and Brian Philips was pushed out after a 16-year run as CMT president, with Frank Tanki absorbing his role on top of his duties at TV Land. (Meanwhile, TV Land topper Keith Cox took on a larger role as head of development for the niche cabler as well as Paramount Network as TV Land is no longer buying scripted originals.)
Here's Kay's farewell memo to his Viacom colleagues:
"Colleagues,
My 25-year tenure at Viacom comes to an official end tomorrow. The last two weeks of celebrations with so many of you has meant the world. I count myself among the fortunate leaders to have steered at this company throughout a storied era of breaking new ground and I’m looking forward to seeing all of you usher the brands into the future.
Our business has changed rapidly in unprecedented ways over the past several years and there has been little time for reflection. This is the first moment in decades, that I can take a step back and appreciate the true breadth of our accomplishments together across many networks.
We tasked ourselves with being strategic about the evolving business, while holding true to the principle that bold ideas, world class execution and a strong point of view is the promised land. Together, we let that be the north-star of our relevancy.
Ultimately, what is very encouraging and currently undeniable is that “good is good” and the audience will find you anywhere, if they can count on you to tell them a GREAT story.
One of the many great gifts of leading content brands is finding and supporting some of the most talented people in the world. Artists in front of and behind the camera with vision, unique voices and a passionate point of view.
Parting words of wisdom for anyone interested? Bet on the talent and be fearless in backing those with the highest standards, that give you the hardest time, that push back, that won’t let you compromise their vision. Know that none of us can exist without creators who possess this level of intensity about their work. They are the best bet you’ll ever make and will lead you to what’s unique, original and extraordinary. That is the rarified air of what we do.
I’ve seen this in practice with everything I’ve ever been a part of making. There are way too many instances to detail here, but some you just never forget...
Steve Hillenberg came into my office to pitch... young, funny as hell and brilliant with an aquarium under his arm and a whole unique, now beloved universe in his mind. Spongebob changed our lives but it wasn’t an easy greenlight ( “he’s weird! he’ll never sell consumer products! he doesn’t have parents!”) So trust your instincts, choose your battles wisely friends and fight to bring them all the way home.
Also coming through the door was Brian Robbins and his partners with big ideas to break all the rules at Nickelodeon and in doing just that, defined an era with their content and his incredible eye for talent with "All That", "Kenan and Kel" and wait for it.... "Cousin Skeeter"! It was a joy to be his executive then and very cool to see him now at the helm of that same brand, poised to re-define it all over again.
In the sports arena, the Fertitta Brothers came to Spike on it’s first day of existence with the dream of taking the mixed martial arts mainstream with the UFC and I like to think we delivered on that promise, establishing the first new major sports franchise in many decades. That work will continue to expand with Bellator under Scott Coker’s unrelenting dedication and leadership.
I’ll never forget the pilot of Bar Rescue in which my friend Jon Taffer explained the best way to make a bar successful is to arrange the seating to create a “butt funnel” and force people to squeeze through small spaces. Not dissimilar to the new cable model.
On the pop culture front John Krasinski, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Merchant had a passion project and posed a simple question; “Can this be a thing beyond a three minute segment?” The answer was an easy yes with Casey Patterson, Beth McCarthy Miller and all of the very talented people charged with making it. LL Cool J and Chrissy Teigen led "Lip Sync Battle" to becoming a global phenom and a multi-platform hit blowing the doors open for this current trend of big talent fronting variety and game shows in primetime.
Everyone’s hero and my twin, Dwayne Johnson, came to see us a few years back and told us he was building a content company that would change the game. We were among the first to sign up for his vision, which is now well on it’s way to total world domination and he has never forgotten the loyalty and faith.
Most recently, the day we started Paramount, we reached out for a script from brilliant writer and filmmaker Taylor Sheridan, knowing we could bring his rich world of characters to life with Kevin Costner and compete in the daunting world of big drama with "Yellowstone". All of you came together and broke through with a big HIT, in the most competitive landscape in the history of television. This was your first at bat with the network and I know you’ll continue to do extraordinary things with that wind at your back. You’ve opened the door for world class talent to follow.
The list is long and my pride in our work together is immeasurable.
I’ve had incredible, talented and dedicated leadership teams and colleagues over the years ...most recently and truly special are Niels, Frank, Keith, Laurel, Jen Clark, Kurt Patat, Scott Gregory, Scott Fishman, Scott Coker, Dave Schwarz, Jackie Barba, Eddie “Money” Dalva, Jon Slusser, Sean O’Neill and Doug Rosen. The experience of building brands together with all of you has been a joyride through every genre and a tremendous source of pride for all of us.
Changes like this are no longer endings in the new world order of entertainment. As I move into the next chapter of what the business is today, nothing would make me happier than to see all of you again on the other side, in ways we can’t even imagine yet.
I sincerely thank Bob, Shari and my mentors before them, Albie Hecht and Doug Herzog for the rich opportunities and most importantly all of you for your brilliance, support and partnership.
Until next time,
Kevin"
###
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Originally published: Thursday, October 25 at 10:06pm BST.
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