New COO for dick clark productions

Amanda Powers has been named chief operating officer of dick clark productions (dcp), transitioning from parent company Valence Media.

Powers will be reporting into the company’s president, Amy Thurlow. In her new role, Powers will manage, assess and provide strategic direction for dcp and will oversee international distribution, business development and the partnership and licensing teams, as well as multi-channel marketer Direct Holdings Group.

Powers most recently served as VP of strategy at Valence Media. Prior to Valence, she served as VP of corporate development and strategy at MRC Studios.

“Having had the pleasure of working with Amanda over the course of the past two years in her capacity at Valence Media, I have seen first-hand her leadership, remarkable insights, and strategic counsel and I am so excited to welcome her to the executive team at dcp,” said Thurlow.