GlassBOX Appoints SVP of Creative Content

TORONTO: GlassBOX Television has named Marcia Martin as the senior VP of creative content for commissioned and in-house programming.

In the newly created position, Martin will work with in-house and independent producers, overseeing all aspects of original content, including development, production, co-production and licensing for GlassBOX Television’s Bite TV, Aux TV and Travel & Escape channels.

Martin began her career at CHUM Television, working in production and management positions and became VP of production for CHUM’s 33 local TV and national specialty channels, including Citytv, MuchMusic and Bravo! She has also led the development and launch of CHUM’s specialty channels, including Space, Star! and FashionTelevision. Martin later became senior VP and executive producer of specials for CTV, where she oversaw all aspects of major in-house produced live specials, including Canada’s Walk of Fame, the Giller Prize, Academy Awards  and Toronto International Film Festival specials.

Raja Khanna, co-CEO of GlassBOX Television, said: “Marcia is among the country’s foremost production executives, with a track record for leading the creation of some of the most successful program brands in Canada and around the world. As we expand original entertainment and lifestyle offerings on our channels, Marcia’s talent for developing unique content with style and a fresh attitude is perfectly suited to GlassBOX viewers.”