BEVERLY HILLS, CA (JULY 18, 2012)- Endemol USA, a global leader in television and digital entertainment, today announced that John P. Roberts has joined the company as SVP, Digital Media and Commercial Affairs, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Roberts is responsible for developing new commercial and digital business opportunities in North America for Endemol USA, and its subsidiaryproduction companies, Authentic Entertainment, Endemol Studios, 51 Minds, Original Media and True Entertainment. His team will oversee all original digital productions, interactive television,social games and mobile apps, as well as other commercial opportunities in North America, including live events, licensing, merchandising and the like. Roberts will report to David Goldberg, Chairman and CEO, Endemol North America, and will be based in Beverly Hills, CA. READ MORE »
Endemol USA Taps John Roberts To Run Digital Media And Commercial Affairs
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