Stephen Hackett has announced his retirement as president of sales at CBS Television Distribution after three decades at CBS and its former subsidiary King World.
Jonathan Bingaman will now lead the sales effort, the company said, after a promotion to Evp Domestic Licensing and Distribution. Both announcements were made today by Armando Nuñez, President and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group and Chief Content Licensing Officer of CBS Corp., and Steve LoCascio, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of CBS Global Distribution Group. Bingaman will report to LoCasio.
“I’ve been blessed through out my years at King World and CBS to be surrounded by great people and great shows,” Hackett said in the announcement. “It really has been a privilege to be associated with such a great team! The time is right for me to hand over the reins of the sales team to Bing. He will be terrific in his new role.
Jonathan Bingaman will now lead the sales effort, the company said, after a promotion to Evp Domestic Licensing and Distribution. Both announcements were made today by Armando Nuñez, President and CEO of CBS Global Distribution Group and Chief Content Licensing Officer of CBS Corp., and Steve LoCascio, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of CBS Global Distribution Group. Bingaman will report to LoCasio.
“I’ve been blessed through out my years at King World and CBS to be surrounded by great people and great shows,” Hackett said in the announcement. “It really has been a privilege to be associated with such a great team! The time is right for me to hand over the reins of the sales team to Bing. He will be terrific in his new role.
- 3/11/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
As CBS Television Distribution’s president of sales Stephen Hackett rides off into the sunset after three decades at CBS/King World, Jonathan Bingaman is being promoted to executive vice president of domestic licensing and distribution at the division.
“I’ve been blessed through out my years at King World and CBS to be surrounded by great people and great shows,” said Hackett in a statement. “It really has been a privilege to be associated with such a great team! The time is right for me to hand over the reins of the sales team to Bing. He will be terrific in his new role. I look forward to the next chapter in my life on my cattle ranch in Colorado.”
CBS Global Distribution Group head Armando Nuñez says the sales team “thrived” under Hackett’s leadership, a tenure that has included recent long-term renewals for “Dr. Phil,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!
“I’ve been blessed through out my years at King World and CBS to be surrounded by great people and great shows,” said Hackett in a statement. “It really has been a privilege to be associated with such a great team! The time is right for me to hand over the reins of the sales team to Bing. He will be terrific in his new role. I look forward to the next chapter in my life on my cattle ranch in Colorado.”
CBS Global Distribution Group head Armando Nuñez says the sales team “thrived” under Hackett’s leadership, a tenure that has included recent long-term renewals for “Dr. Phil,” “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!
- 3/11/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Longtime CBS Television Distribution exec Stephen Hackett on Monday announced his plans to retire, soon ceding his top post in sales to Jonathan Bingaman.
“I’ve been blessed through out my years at King World and CBS to be surrounded by great people and great shows,” said Hackett. “It really has been a privilege to be associated with such a great team. The time is right for me to hand over the reins of the sales team to Bing. He will be terrific in his new role. I look forward to the next chapter in my life ...
“I’ve been blessed through out my years at King World and CBS to be surrounded by great people and great shows,” said Hackett. “It really has been a privilege to be associated with such a great team. The time is right for me to hand over the reins of the sales team to Bing. He will be terrific in his new role. I look forward to the next chapter in my life ...
- 3/11/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
For 35 years “Jeopardy” has thrived in the syndication market as a game show that CBS Television Distribution president of sales Stephen Hackett calls “reliable but never predictable.” Although the technology of the series has evolved over time, the format is tried and true: a trio of contestants compete in a three-round quiz show featuring clues that range from history and literature to science, sports and the arts. But in order to better celebrate that special anniversary, the team behind the show crafted its first-ever “All-Stars Games.”
“What Harry Friedman and the team has had is the ability to take a very simple format and slightly change it and tweak it and enhance it over the years,” says Mike Hopkins, chairman of Sony Pictures Television. “They’re very smart about the new elements they put in, and it evolves. To be able to move forward with the franchise without stripping away...
“What Harry Friedman and the team has had is the ability to take a very simple format and slightly change it and tweak it and enhance it over the years,” says Mike Hopkins, chairman of Sony Pictures Television. “They’re very smart about the new elements they put in, and it evolves. To be able to move forward with the franchise without stripping away...
- 2/28/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Stephen Hackett has been upped to senior vp and national sales manager at CBS Television Distribution.
Based in Dallas, Hackett was senior vp and Southwest regional sales manager. In his new position, he will continue to manage the Dallas office and expand his duties to include working with CTD's national sales force to syndicate the company's entire first-run and off-network library in addition to Web-based content and brand extensions to local TV stations.
"Steve's appointment reflects the evolution of the syndicated television business," CTD president of sales Joe DiSalvo said. "With his experience and knowledge, Steve will be able to work with the sales force to bring new opportunities to our client stations across the country for both our existing inventory and new product in the future."
Hackett first joined King World -- which merged with CBS Paramount Domestic Television in September 2006 to become CTD -- in 1990 as an account executive in Dallas. He has held various positions in the company during his tenure, including manager of Southwest sales, vp Southwest sales and senior vp Western region.
Based in Dallas, Hackett was senior vp and Southwest regional sales manager. In his new position, he will continue to manage the Dallas office and expand his duties to include working with CTD's national sales force to syndicate the company's entire first-run and off-network library in addition to Web-based content and brand extensions to local TV stations.
"Steve's appointment reflects the evolution of the syndicated television business," CTD president of sales Joe DiSalvo said. "With his experience and knowledge, Steve will be able to work with the sales force to bring new opportunities to our client stations across the country for both our existing inventory and new product in the future."
Hackett first joined King World -- which merged with CBS Paramount Domestic Television in September 2006 to become CTD -- in 1990 as an account executive in Dallas. He has held various positions in the company during his tenure, including manager of Southwest sales, vp Southwest sales and senior vp Western region.
- 10/30/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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