Paramount Global’s streaming division has elevated two content execs to new leadership positions: Jeff Grossman is now EVP of programming for Paramount+ and Amy Kuessner, EVP of programming for Pluto TV, the company’s ad-supported streaming service.
Grossman will oversee a “holistic” content strategy for Paramount+ globally. He most recently was EVP of content and business operations for Paramount Streaming. Kuessner formerly was EVP, content strategy and global partnerships for Paramount Streaming. In her new role, she will lead the content strategy for Pluto TV, which includes the curation and programming of free, ad-supported television (Fast) channels and content licensing globally.
Both execs now report to Tom Ryan, president and CEO, Paramount Streaming. Grossman previously reported to Tanya Giles, former head of global streaming content, prior to her departure earlier this year. Kuessner previously had reported to Jeff Shultz, Paramount Streaming’s chief strategy officer and chief business development officer.
Grossman will oversee a “holistic” content strategy for Paramount+ globally. He most recently was EVP of content and business operations for Paramount Streaming. Kuessner formerly was EVP, content strategy and global partnerships for Paramount Streaming. In her new role, she will lead the content strategy for Pluto TV, which includes the curation and programming of free, ad-supported television (Fast) channels and content licensing globally.
Both execs now report to Tom Ryan, president and CEO, Paramount Streaming. Grossman previously reported to Tanya Giles, former head of global streaming content, prior to her departure earlier this year. Kuessner previously had reported to Jeff Shultz, Paramount Streaming’s chief strategy officer and chief business development officer.
- 11/28/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Streaming has elevated the top programming executives at flagship platform Paramount+ and free, ad-supported service Pluto TV.
Jeff Grossman, most recently EVP, Content & Business Operations, Paramount Streaming for Paramount+, has been named EVP, Programming, Paramount+. Amy Kuessner, most recently Pluto TV’s EVP, Content Strategy and Global Partnerships, has been named EVP, Programming, Pluto TV. Both report to Tom Ryan, President and CEO, Paramount Streaming, and will closely collaborate in their new roles.
Formally taking over the Head of Programming role at the streamer, Grossman will spearhead Paramount+ content strategy, including planning, scheduling, acquisitions, merchandising and operations, with a focus on driving audience acquisition and engagement.
A 15-year Paramount veteran, Grossman, who is based in Los Angeles, was part of the core team that launched Paramount+ predecessor CBS All Access.
Kuessner is expanding her role to lead the content strategy for Pluto TV that includes the creative curation and...
Jeff Grossman, most recently EVP, Content & Business Operations, Paramount Streaming for Paramount+, has been named EVP, Programming, Paramount+. Amy Kuessner, most recently Pluto TV’s EVP, Content Strategy and Global Partnerships, has been named EVP, Programming, Pluto TV. Both report to Tom Ryan, President and CEO, Paramount Streaming, and will closely collaborate in their new roles.
Formally taking over the Head of Programming role at the streamer, Grossman will spearhead Paramount+ content strategy, including planning, scheduling, acquisitions, merchandising and operations, with a focus on driving audience acquisition and engagement.
A 15-year Paramount veteran, Grossman, who is based in Los Angeles, was part of the core team that launched Paramount+ predecessor CBS All Access.
Kuessner is expanding her role to lead the content strategy for Pluto TV that includes the creative curation and...
- 11/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Telly, a startup led by a co-founder of Pluto TV, is taking a novel tack in promoting its dual-screen smart TV sets.
After emerging from a 24-month stealth period, the company says it will offer its first 500,000 mass-produced models for free to consumers when they start shipping this summer. Ilya Pozin, founder and CEO of Telly, told Deadline in an interview that the 55-inch sets, which have 4K Hdr picture quality and a built-in premium sound bar, would retail for more than $1,000.
Telly says it is bringing to market the first dual-screen smart TV. Below the main panel, a smaller screen is a conduit for sports scores, news, weather, display ads and other supplemental information. The bottom screen can also go dark, for example when a movie is playing on the bigger screen.
The free giveaway is an effort to upend the prevailing business model in streaming and have advertising...
After emerging from a 24-month stealth period, the company says it will offer its first 500,000 mass-produced models for free to consumers when they start shipping this summer. Ilya Pozin, founder and CEO of Telly, told Deadline in an interview that the 55-inch sets, which have 4K Hdr picture quality and a built-in premium sound bar, would retail for more than $1,000.
Telly says it is bringing to market the first dual-screen smart TV. Below the main panel, a smaller screen is a conduit for sports scores, news, weather, display ads and other supplemental information. The bottom screen can also go dark, for example when a movie is playing on the bigger screen.
The free giveaway is an effort to upend the prevailing business model in streaming and have advertising...
- 5/15/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris McCarthy, Tom Ryan and George Cheeks are all seeing their portfolios expand at Paramount Global after the departure of David Nevins.
The chairman and CEO of Paramount Premium Group and Chief Creative Officer of Paramount+ Scripted Series just announced he will step down at the end of the year. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish announced how his turf is being divvied up in a memo to staffers (read it below).
Showtime Networks are moving into Paramount Media Networks, which is run by McCarthy, while Showtime’s Ott teams will move into Paramount Streaming, reporting to Ryan. BET will now move under Cheeks’ group, as will Paramount Television Studios, where it will continue to operate as a studio alongside CBS Studios.
McCarthy’s official title is president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks; Ryan is president & CEO of streaming; and Cheeks is president and CEO of CBS and head of news and sports content for Paramount+.
The chairman and CEO of Paramount Premium Group and Chief Creative Officer of Paramount+ Scripted Series just announced he will step down at the end of the year. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish announced how his turf is being divvied up in a memo to staffers (read it below).
Showtime Networks are moving into Paramount Media Networks, which is run by McCarthy, while Showtime’s Ott teams will move into Paramount Streaming, reporting to Ryan. BET will now move under Cheeks’ group, as will Paramount Television Studios, where it will continue to operate as a studio alongside CBS Studios.
McCarthy’s official title is president and CEO of Paramount Media Networks; Ryan is president & CEO of streaming; and Cheeks is president and CEO of CBS and head of news and sports content for Paramount+.
- 10/6/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
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