Exclusive: It’s Hallmark Media’s turn now: Deadline has learned that the premier home of holiday movies is the latest company to undergo layoffs, with significant cuts occurring in the exec suites.
Among those impacted were Chief Marketing Officer Lara Richardson, Chief People Officer Pamela Wolfe, EVP Research Strategy Robin Thomas and Head of Distribution Judi Lopez. Though one source described them as “major cutbacks,” Deadline understands that only those four jobs were eliminated.
In a statement provided to Deadline, a spokesperson said, “Hallmark Media organizational changes were announced internally today representing a new, more streamlined structure. As such, some executive leadership roles were eliminated, while new and expanded roles were created in order to forge new opportunities that will strengthen our focus on our core, and build new capabilities for our consumers and viewers. The Hallmark Media business remains committed to creating compelling content and Hallmark Channel recently...
Among those impacted were Chief Marketing Officer Lara Richardson, Chief People Officer Pamela Wolfe, EVP Research Strategy Robin Thomas and Head of Distribution Judi Lopez. Though one source described them as “major cutbacks,” Deadline understands that only those four jobs were eliminated.
In a statement provided to Deadline, a spokesperson said, “Hallmark Media organizational changes were announced internally today representing a new, more streamlined structure. As such, some executive leadership roles were eliminated, while new and expanded roles were created in order to forge new opportunities that will strengthen our focus on our core, and build new capabilities for our consumers and viewers. The Hallmark Media business remains committed to creating compelling content and Hallmark Channel recently...
- 1/11/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
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The Hallmark Channel, the programming of which has long been a staple of the Christmas season, is now planning to spread holiday cheer in person, as well.
The TV network has signed on as the first national partner of Enchant, a company that, like a circus, travels to different cities and, within sports stadiums, erects spectacular displays of Christmas lights and Christmas-related activities.
“Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown to Christmas’ is synonymous with the holidays, bringing warmth, connection and happiness to millions of viewers,” Lara Richardson, Hallmark Media’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement. “Lights are such an integral part of Christmas magic, whether they be displayed on your house, strung throughout your favorite hometown spots, or featured in grand, eye-opening light displays like Enchant, and this partnership creates a new way to spread Hallmark Christmas joy.”
Added Enchant’s chief marketing officer,...
The Hallmark Channel, the programming of which has long been a staple of the Christmas season, is now planning to spread holiday cheer in person, as well.
The TV network has signed on as the first national partner of Enchant, a company that, like a circus, travels to different cities and, within sports stadiums, erects spectacular displays of Christmas lights and Christmas-related activities.
“Hallmark Channel’s ‘Countdown to Christmas’ is synonymous with the holidays, bringing warmth, connection and happiness to millions of viewers,” Lara Richardson, Hallmark Media’s chief marketing officer, said in a statement. “Lights are such an integral part of Christmas magic, whether they be displayed on your house, strung throughout your favorite hometown spots, or featured in grand, eye-opening light displays like Enchant, and this partnership creates a new way to spread Hallmark Christmas joy.”
Added Enchant’s chief marketing officer,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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