HRTS eNews - 01/30/2008 (Plain Text Version)
In this issue:
HRTS News/Announcements
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HRTS and House of Blues host winter member's mixer
Features
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PwC Outlook: ‘Net Generation’ Drives a World of Opportunity
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From The Executive Director
Member News
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Welcome new HRTS Members
Jr. HRTS
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JHRTS News & Announcements
About The HRTS
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Officers, Board of Directors, Staff
Welcome new HRTS Members
The HRTS is proud to welcome the following new individual and corporate members to the ever growing HRTS family (new since December 2007):
Individual members:
On behalf of all of us at the HRTS, welcome!
Mark Pearson, 20th Century Fox Television; Mark Pearson serves as Senior Vice President, Brand & Franchise Management for 20th Century Fox Television, a leading global supplier of entertainment programming and a division of News Corp.
Mark is responsible for developing growth strategies for and maximizing the value of 20th Century Fox Television’s properties, including current programs The Simpsons, Family Guy and 24 and library assets such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The X-Files. Mark collaborates internally with the studio’s producers, creative executives and distribution divisions to identify new business opportunities. Mark also works outside the company with the studio’s broadcast network and third party partners to maximize viewer interest in and experience of 20th’s series and products. In his role, Mark places specific emphasis on digital distribution and new media.
Prior to joining 20th Century Fox Television, Mark served as Vice President, Business Development & Brand Strategy for Universal Studios and Vice President, Franchise Strategy, for Universal Pictures. In these roles, Mark built and managed key Universal franchises including American Pie and The Fast and the Furious. Mark joined Universal Pictures as Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning where he identified, negotiated and managed investments, and provided strategic and financial consulting to senior management.
Mark began his career in the music business. He co-founded Serchlite Music where he executive produced projects for the company’s Columbia Records imprint, including hip-hop icon Nas’ debut and the Zebrahead soundtrack. He later was a Partner at production and artist management company Ventrue Entertainment where he produced albums by Ruth Ruth and The Lords of Brooklyn. During his tenure the company also music supervised soundtracks for many independent films, including Beautiful Girls and She's So Lovely.
Born in New York City, Mark earned an M.B.A. in Finance and Strategic Management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and a B.A. in English and Political Science from Columbia University. He lives in Los Angeles.
The HRTS also welcomes new Individual members:
Constance Cribbs Knight, BET Networks
Reginald Hudlin, BET Networks
Brett King, BET Networks
Robyn Lattaker-Johnson, BET Networks
Melanie Massie, BET Networks
LaTanya Newt, BET Networks
Mark Pearson, 20th Century Fox Television
Darrell Walker, BET Networks
Shaun Williams, BET Networks