AMC Entertainment has promoted Ellen Copaken to senior vice president of marketing. She will report directly to CEO Adam Aron.
Copaken, who joined the company in February of 2022 as the vice president of growth strategy, fills the vacancy created with the departure of Eliot Hamlisch.
Meanwhile, AMC external communications, led by corporate communications and public relations vice president Ryan Noonan, will also report directly to Aron.
While in her previous position at AMC, Copaken led all aspects of the AMC Perfectly Popcorn product launch in more than 2,600 Walmart locales and on Walmart.com. Prior to her tenure at AMC, she spent 20 years in senior marketing roles at the likes of Frito-Lay, PepsiCo and Hostess Brands. In addition to the new marketing responsibilities, she will continue in her role concerning AMC’s retail at-home popcorn business.
Aron commented: “Ellen Copaken has truly distinguished herself as she grabbed the reins of our...
Copaken, who joined the company in February of 2022 as the vice president of growth strategy, fills the vacancy created with the departure of Eliot Hamlisch.
Meanwhile, AMC external communications, led by corporate communications and public relations vice president Ryan Noonan, will also report directly to Aron.
While in her previous position at AMC, Copaken led all aspects of the AMC Perfectly Popcorn product launch in more than 2,600 Walmart locales and on Walmart.com. Prior to her tenure at AMC, she spent 20 years in senior marketing roles at the likes of Frito-Lay, PepsiCo and Hostess Brands. In addition to the new marketing responsibilities, she will continue in her role concerning AMC’s retail at-home popcorn business.
Aron commented: “Ellen Copaken has truly distinguished herself as she grabbed the reins of our...
- 8/10/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Giant theater chain AMC Entertainment has promoted Ellen Copaken to SVP Marketing, effective immediately. She was also appointed to sit on the company’s management executive committee.
Copaken joined AMC in February of as VP, Growth Strategy, and led the exhibitor’s AMC Perfectly Popcorn launch in more than 2,600 Walmart stores (and Walmart.com) ), delivering “sales results that well exceeded company expectations,” the company said in its announcement today. She previously held top marketing roles at big brands including Frito-Lay, PepsiCo and Hostess.
CEO Adam Aron frequently touts the popcorn initiative, including on a conference call this week, when he also confirmed that AMC is planning to launch branded candy at its theaters.
Copaken will retain her current responsibilities for AMC’s retail popcorn business, in addition to her new marketing duties.
She succeeds Eliot Hamlisch, who AMC said had been commuting across the country to AMC’s Leawood, Kansas...
Copaken joined AMC in February of as VP, Growth Strategy, and led the exhibitor’s AMC Perfectly Popcorn launch in more than 2,600 Walmart stores (and Walmart.com) ), delivering “sales results that well exceeded company expectations,” the company said in its announcement today. She previously held top marketing roles at big brands including Frito-Lay, PepsiCo and Hostess.
CEO Adam Aron frequently touts the popcorn initiative, including on a conference call this week, when he also confirmed that AMC is planning to launch branded candy at its theaters.
Copaken will retain her current responsibilities for AMC’s retail popcorn business, in addition to her new marketing duties.
She succeeds Eliot Hamlisch, who AMC said had been commuting across the country to AMC’s Leawood, Kansas...
- 8/10/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Theatres has promoted Ellen Copaken to lead its marketing department. As senior VP of marketing, effective immediately, she will report to AMC’s chairman and CEO Adam Aron and will join the company’s executive committee.
She’s taking over for Eliot Hamlisch, who recently departed the company. He had been commuting across the country to AMC’s Theatre Support Center in Leawood, Kansas from his residence in northern New Jersey. For personal reasons, Hamlisch was unable to relocate permanently, according to a statement from AMC.
Copaken joined AMC in February 2022 as VP of growth strategy. Her first initiative was launching a line of microwave, ready-to-eat popcorn, which is now sold in more than 2,600 Walmarts in the U.S. and online. She previously worked in senior marketing leadership roles for Frito-Lay, PepsiCo and Hostess Brands.
“In the year and a half that she has been with us, her talent,...
She’s taking over for Eliot Hamlisch, who recently departed the company. He had been commuting across the country to AMC’s Theatre Support Center in Leawood, Kansas from his residence in northern New Jersey. For personal reasons, Hamlisch was unable to relocate permanently, according to a statement from AMC.
Copaken joined AMC in February 2022 as VP of growth strategy. Her first initiative was launching a line of microwave, ready-to-eat popcorn, which is now sold in more than 2,600 Walmarts in the U.S. and online. She previously worked in senior marketing leadership roles for Frito-Lay, PepsiCo and Hostess Brands.
“In the year and a half that she has been with us, her talent,...
- 8/10/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Readers around the globe are now about to purchase libro.fm audiobooks through their local bookshops
Libro.fm, the audiobook platform for independent bookshops, will launch internationally on 26 July, meaning bookshops around the globe will be able to earn income via audiobook sales.
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in publishing, with global revenue expected to reach $35 billion by 2030.
By partnering with Libro.fm, bookshops are able to offer audiobooks individually as well as via a credit model to compete directly with Amazon's Audible. Founded in 2014, Libro.fm currently partners with 2,200+ independent bookshops across the globe to sell 400,000+ DRM-free digital audiobooks.
“As an employee-owned company with just 18 employees in the U.S. and U.K., we have experienced firsthand the impact of large corporations on our business, just like many independent bookshops have,” says Mark Pearson, Co-Founder and CEO of Libro.fm. “But we believe in the irreplaceable value of independent bookshops in local communities and economies. By expanding globally, we hope to provide readers, authors,...
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in publishing, with global revenue expected to reach $35 billion by 2030.
By partnering with Libro.fm, bookshops are able to offer audiobooks individually as well as via a credit model to compete directly with Amazon's Audible. Founded in 2014, Libro.fm currently partners with 2,200+ independent bookshops across the globe to sell 400,000+ DRM-free digital audiobooks.
“As an employee-owned company with just 18 employees in the U.S. and U.K., we have experienced firsthand the impact of large corporations on our business, just like many independent bookshops have,” says Mark Pearson, Co-Founder and CEO of Libro.fm. “But we believe in the irreplaceable value of independent bookshops in local communities and economies. By expanding globally, we hope to provide readers, authors,...
- 7/26/2023
- Podnews.net
AMC Entertainment has hired former Frito-Lay, Pepsico and Hostess Brands executive Ellen Copaken to the new position of Vice President, Growth Strategy to lead recently announced initiatives like entering the retail popcorn industry.
She starts Feb. 18, reporting to Mark Pearson, AMC”s chief strategy officer
Copaken will head implementation of growth ideas “to broaden and transform AMC.”
“I have been vocal about our intention to innovate, grow and transform AMC’s business, with our planned venture into the multi-billion dollar popcorn industry being a significant example of our doing so,” said CEO Adam Aron, calling Copaken “an extremely important hire for us.”
“Her executive ability combined with her significant grocery experience will be a vital asset to AMC as we explore and deliver on current and future opportunities, starting with our new popcorn initiative.”
Copaken has most recently been a partner at consulting firm Sterling Rice Group, leading client relationships and growth strategy in foodservice,...
She starts Feb. 18, reporting to Mark Pearson, AMC”s chief strategy officer
Copaken will head implementation of growth ideas “to broaden and transform AMC.”
“I have been vocal about our intention to innovate, grow and transform AMC’s business, with our planned venture into the multi-billion dollar popcorn industry being a significant example of our doing so,” said CEO Adam Aron, calling Copaken “an extremely important hire for us.”
“Her executive ability combined with her significant grocery experience will be a vital asset to AMC as we explore and deliver on current and future opportunities, starting with our new popcorn initiative.”
Copaken has most recently been a partner at consulting firm Sterling Rice Group, leading client relationships and growth strategy in foodservice,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Entertainment has named Mark Pearson its chief strategy officer, a newly created role that will focus on streaming partnerships.
Pearson, who joins the company from 20th Century Fox, will be based in Los Angles and will report to AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron. In his new position, Pearson will be responsible for leading strategy, business development, alliances and partnerships. His initial focus will be on forging alliances with streaming services that could benefit AMC’s theater chains in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
“Mark is media-world savvy, has extensive strategy and business development experience and is highly regarded within the Hollywood community,” Aron said in a statement. “He is the perfect person to help AMC continue to innovate and create opportunities that benefit our existing studio partners, emerging streaming power houses, our customers and our shareholders. His considerable experience in the Svod space will greatly help...
Pearson, who joins the company from 20th Century Fox, will be based in Los Angles and will report to AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron. In his new position, Pearson will be responsible for leading strategy, business development, alliances and partnerships. His initial focus will be on forging alliances with streaming services that could benefit AMC’s theater chains in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
“Mark is media-world savvy, has extensive strategy and business development experience and is highly regarded within the Hollywood community,” Aron said in a statement. “He is the perfect person to help AMC continue to innovate and create opportunities that benefit our existing studio partners, emerging streaming power houses, our customers and our shareholders. His considerable experience in the Svod space will greatly help...
- 3/9/2020
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Entertainment said Monday it hired Mark Pearson in the newly created role of chief strategy officer to lead strategy, business development, alliances and partnerships, including with streaming services worldwide.
Pearson was previously executive VP, Business Development, Operations and Strategy at 20th Century Fox Television. He’s based at AMC’s Los Angeles office and reports to AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron.
As Pearson works to advance the global positioning of the giant exhibitor, AMC said he will lead the effort to hone AMC’s strategic direction, including initially concentrating on forging alliances with streaming services that could benefit from partnering with the company’s vast theatre network in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.
Pearson was at Fox for 15 years and was previously at Universal Pictures, where he worked closely with studio management and distribution partners on a range of growth initiatives.
“Mark is media-world savvy, has...
Pearson was previously executive VP, Business Development, Operations and Strategy at 20th Century Fox Television. He’s based at AMC’s Los Angeles office and reports to AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron.
As Pearson works to advance the global positioning of the giant exhibitor, AMC said he will lead the effort to hone AMC’s strategic direction, including initially concentrating on forging alliances with streaming services that could benefit from partnering with the company’s vast theatre network in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.
Pearson was at Fox for 15 years and was previously at Universal Pictures, where he worked closely with studio management and distribution partners on a range of growth initiatives.
“Mark is media-world savvy, has...
- 3/9/2020
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Entertainment has named television veteran Mark Pearson its chief strategy officer, a newly created position that will include forging alliances with streaming services.
The hire was announced early Monday by AMC CEO-president Adam Aron, to whom Pearson will report.
Pearson's arrival at AMC marks the first time that a major theater circuit has hired an executive dedicated to working with streaming outfits.
Cinema operators and streamers — namely, Netflix — have often been at odds with each other, since theater circuits are reluctant to carry titles that are made available almost immediately on smaller screens.
Pearson most recently ...
The hire was announced early Monday by AMC CEO-president Adam Aron, to whom Pearson will report.
Pearson's arrival at AMC marks the first time that a major theater circuit has hired an executive dedicated to working with streaming outfits.
Cinema operators and streamers — namely, Netflix — have often been at odds with each other, since theater circuits are reluctant to carry titles that are made available almost immediately on smaller screens.
Pearson most recently ...
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