ION Media Hires New Distribution President

NEW YORK: ION Media Networks has appointed Douglas Holloway as president of multichannel distribution, a role that will include overseeing ION Television’s distribution efforts and the digital channels qubo and ION Life.

As part of his new position, Holloway will lead a multi-location distribution team across the U.S., as well as help increase ION’s participation in a range of TV-distribution trade and marketing organizations. Prior to joining ION, Holloway was the president of NBC’s network distribution partnerships and affiliate marketing, in addition to the president of NBCUniversal’s cable investments.

Brandon Burgess, ION Media Network’s chairman and CEO, stated: "Having someone of Doug’s caliber and experience on our team is important, as we look to expand our positive relations with cable, satellite, and telco distributors. Doug is widely known and respected in the distribution marketplace for his ability to build mutually beneficial long term TV relationships."

Holloway commented: "ION’s momentum in programming and ratings speaks for itself. Reaching top 10 network status in record time after three straight years of double digit growth since launch, we have provided distributors and consumers with one of the most dynamic television turnaround stories in recent memory. This makes the distribution position exciting and I look forward to getting to work."