Paisner Re-Elected as President of International Academy

NEW YORK, November 26: The
board of directors at the International Academy of Television Arts &
Sciences has re-elected Bruce Paisner as its president and CEO for an
additional two-year term.

Paisner, who is also
president of Hearst Entertainment, has led the academy since January 2004. His
new term begins January 1, 2008.

The election was held a
few hours before the 35th International Emmy Awards Gala on November 19.

“It is an honor to be
asked by my colleagues to continue to lead this great organization,” said
Paisner. “The International Academy has significantly grown its membership and
its global reach over the last four years and I look forward to more
international outreach for the future.”

—By Ned Berke