The CW’s Mark Pedowitz has been promoted from president to chairman and chief executive, the network announced Friday.
The new deal extends Pedowitz’s tenure as the longest-serving current head of a broadcast TV network. The executive has served as president of The CW since 2011, and will continue to oversee all creative and business aspects of the network.
Since joining the network in 2011, Pedowitz has overseen the growth of the network’s programming slate, including the addition of Sunday-night programming in in 2018. The network currently has 18 original scripted series on its roster, including the full line-up of DC Comics series, all of which launched during Pedowitz’s tenure.
Also Read: The CW Renews 13 Series for 2020-21 Season, Orders More Scripts for 'Katy Keene'
Pedowitz also charted a new digital strategy for The CW, launching the streaming service CW Seed and, most recently, securing full in-season digital rights to all...
The new deal extends Pedowitz’s tenure as the longest-serving current head of a broadcast TV network. The executive has served as president of The CW since 2011, and will continue to oversee all creative and business aspects of the network.
Since joining the network in 2011, Pedowitz has overseen the growth of the network’s programming slate, including the addition of Sunday-night programming in in 2018. The network currently has 18 original scripted series on its roster, including the full line-up of DC Comics series, all of which launched during Pedowitz’s tenure.
Also Read: The CW Renews 13 Series for 2020-21 Season, Orders More Scripts for 'Katy Keene'
Pedowitz also charted a new digital strategy for The CW, launching the streaming service CW Seed and, most recently, securing full in-season digital rights to all...
- 1/10/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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