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  • John Partilla is Time Warner global mkting group president

    MUMBAI: Media conglomerate Time Warner has appointed John Partilla as the president of its global marketing group. He assumes the role from 14 June.

    He will also be Time Warner senior vice president. Partilla succeeds Michael J. Kelly, who moved in January to Time Warner’s America Online unit as the president of AOL Media Networks.

     
    The 39 year old Partilla will oversee the operations of Time Warner’s global marketing group. Working with major advertisers, the Global Marketing group helps to drive the growth of advertising and marketing revenue across all of Time Warner’s businesses.

    Partilla added, ” I am looking forward to helping the company continue to build long-term client partnerships. We will be offering creative thinking as well as a unique point of entry to the company’s content, media platforms, consumer relationships and marketing infrastructure.” He will report to Time Warner’s media and communications group chairman Don Logan.

    Since 2000 Partilla has served as Brand Buzz CEO. He founded the creative solutions agency within Young & Rubicam. In the past, he led and coordinated Y&R’s business development efforts globally.

  • Van Toffler is MTV US Networks Group president

    Van Toffler is MTV US Networks Group president

    MUMBAI: MTV Networks US chairman and CEO Judy McGrath has announced key executive appointments.

    Van Toffler who was formerly MTV, MTV2 and MTV Films president is now MTV Networks Group president.

    He is now responsible for MTV, MTV2, VH1, CMT and the upcoming gay channel Logo. Brian Graden is Logo’s president. Graden is also MTV Networks Music Group president. He reports to Toffler. Graden will also serve as a creative liaison for MTV’s international operations, working with them on development efforts.

    Larry Divney who was Comedy Central’s president returns to Viacom as MTV Networks ad sales COO.

    McGrath added, “Van Toffler is one of the few executives who lives successfully and comfortably in the music, television, film and business worlds. His passion for our culture helps us maintain the rich creative mix the audience has come to expect from all things MTV.

    “Under Van’s leadership MTV has achieved record ratings and revenue, MTV2 is enjoying tremendous growth as an emerging brand, and MTV Films has a great slate ahead.”

    Talking about Logo McGrath said, “I’m thrilled to tap into Brian’s creative strength for Logo — and to extend his programming expertise to CMT and our international channels, as well. Brian has brought innovation and an unprecedented number of hits to MTV.

    “He was instrumental in the reinvention of VH1, which has never been hotter, and he’s already played a key role in the development process at Logo. With Brian at the helm, I am confident that Logo will be successful and will have an authentic voice that will resonate with its audience.”