Restructure Brings Radio Disney Under TV Group

BURBANK, August 1: The Radio Disney Network will become part
of the Disney-ABC Television Group and will be managed by Rich Ross, the
president of Disney Channel Worldwide.

Jean-Paul Colaco, previously president and GM of Radio
Disney, is taking on a new role as senior VP of business development at The
Walt Disney Company, reporting to president and CEO Robert Iger.

Jill Casagrande has been named senior VP and general manager
of Radio Disney Network. Previously SVP of programming strategy at Disney
Channel Worldwide, she will manage day-to-day operations of the network,
reporting to Ross, who is in charge of the division’s broad strategic
direction.

Commenting on the addition of Radio Disney to the Disney-ABC
Television Group, Anne Sweeney, the co-chair of Disney Media Networks and
president of Disney-ABC Television Group, noted “Radio Disney stands to benefit
enormously from its integration into our portfolio of global kids’ business. I
know Rich and the entire team will create one cohesive vision to provide
Disney-quality entertainment to kids and families wherever they are and
whenever they want it.”

Ross added, “We’ll continue to build Radio Disney as a
self-sustaining operation that enhances the company’s overall market presence
with kids, parents and advertisers.”