#Paramount+ Names Anna Priest U.K. Head, Pluto TV Gets Senior VP, Int’l Content Programming, Acquisitions

#Paramount+ Names Anna Priest U.K. Head, Pluto TV Gets Senior VP, Int’l Content Programming, Acquisitions

Paramount Global has appointed two executives to new roles to strengthen its international streaming business. Anna Priest, previously chief marketing officer (CMO) for Paramount U.K., has been named senior vp and head of Paramount+ for the U.K. market. She now reports to Marco Nobili, executive vp and international general manager of Paramount+ who unveiled her…

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#SkyShowtime Names Former Netflix Executive Kai Finke Chief Content Officer (Exclusive)

#SkyShowtime Names Former Netflix Executive Kai Finke Chief Content Officer (Exclusive)

SkyShowtime, the European streaming joint venture of Sky owner Comcast and Showtime owner Paramount Global, has appointed former Netflix executive Kai Finke as chief content officer, CEO Monty Sarhan unveiled on Monday. Based in Amsterdam and reporting to Sarhan, Finke will lead the programming team, overseeing “the vast and growing scope of the department, following…

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#Paramount’s Streaming Losses Narrow to 4M as Subscribers Inch to 61M

#Paramount’s Streaming Losses Narrow to $424M as Subscribers Inch to 61M

Paramount Global reached 61 million Paramount+ streaming subscribers worldwide in the three months ended June 30, a slight gain from the 60 million announced last quarter, but importantly the company pared down its streaming losses.  On the streaming side, the company reported a quarterly adjusted operating loss before depreciation and amortization of $424 million compared…

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