Warner Bros. veteran David Decker, most recently Evp Cable & Svod Sales, has been named Evp Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, adding oversight of station sales to his role. He succeeds longtime Warner Bros. syndication chief Ken Werner who announced earlier this morning that would be retiring from his position as President, Warner Bros. TV Distribution at the end of the year.
Rick Meril, Evp & General Sales Manager, Wbtvd, who is responsible for syndication station sales, will now report to Decker. Decker will continue to be responsible for domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by...
Rick Meril, Evp & General Sales Manager, Wbtvd, who is responsible for syndication station sales, will now report to Decker. Decker will continue to be responsible for domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by...
- 9/25/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
David Decker has been promoted to oversee domestic TV sales for Warner Bros. following the retirement of longtime domestic TV distribution chief Ken Werner.
A 15-year studio veteran, Decker will take on oversight of local TV station sales with Werner’s departure. Decker already spearheaded sales to cable, streaming and on-demand outlets. Rick Merill, who heads local TV syndication sales, will now report to Decker. Earlier today, Werner disclosed his plan to step down as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step.”
Decker has been with Warner Bros. since 2003, rising through the ranks in business affairs...
A 15-year studio veteran, Decker will take on oversight of local TV station sales with Werner’s departure. Decker already spearheaded sales to cable, streaming and on-demand outlets. Rick Merill, who heads local TV syndication sales, will now report to Decker. Earlier today, Werner disclosed his plan to step down as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president of Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step.”
Decker has been with Warner Bros. since 2003, rising through the ranks in business affairs...
- 9/25/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Ken Werner, the president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, will retire at the end of the year, it was announced Tuesday. He will serve as a consultant after retiring.
David Decker was named executive vice president of Wbdtd shortly after the news of Werner’s retirement, adding oversight of station sales to his responsibilities overseeing domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms. Rick Meril, executive vice president & general sales manager, Wbdtd, will now report to Decker.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by side with Ken for many years, enables us to have a seamless transition in our domestic television...
David Decker was named executive vice president of Wbdtd shortly after the news of Werner’s retirement, adding oversight of station sales to his responsibilities overseeing domestic television sales to pay, cable, D2 and on-demand platforms. Rick Meril, executive vice president & general sales manager, Wbdtd, will now report to Decker.
“David has done a great job of dramatically growing our multiplatform business over the last three years,” said Jeffrey Schlesinger, president, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution. “His combination of strategic thinking, smart salesmanship and strong leadership are a true asset and he’s ready to take the next step. Having worked side by side with Ken for many years, enables us to have a seamless transition in our domestic television...
- 9/25/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Ken Werner will retire from his post as president of Warner Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
The veteran sales and distribution executive has headed Warner Bros.’ domestic TV sales efforts across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms since 2006. Before that, he spent nine years as head of the WB Network’s distribution team. In that role he helped shift network TV economics with the advent of reverse compensation paid by affiliates to the WB, which is now the industry standard for the Big Four nets. And Werner was a big part of the team that created the CW out of the merger of the WB and Upn.
Werner is known as a keen strategist who made the most of his market timing of big-ticket syndication sales like “The Big Bang Theory” and “The Mentalist.” He shoveled a huge amount of earnings to the erstwhile Time Warner’s bottom line...
The veteran sales and distribution executive has headed Warner Bros.’ domestic TV sales efforts across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms since 2006. Before that, he spent nine years as head of the WB Network’s distribution team. In that role he helped shift network TV economics with the advent of reverse compensation paid by affiliates to the WB, which is now the industry standard for the Big Four nets. And Werner was a big part of the team that created the CW out of the merger of the WB and Upn.
Werner is known as a keen strategist who made the most of his market timing of big-ticket syndication sales like “The Big Bang Theory” and “The Mentalist.” He shoveled a huge amount of earnings to the erstwhile Time Warner’s bottom line...
- 9/25/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Ken Werner, a TV veteran and one of the most seasoned syndication executives in the business, will retire at the end of the year as president of Warner Bros Domestic Television Distribution. He will become a consultant to the group, and his replacement is expected to be named shortly.
Since 2006, Werner has handled distribution of all Warner Bros’ produced content, from first-run syndication, off-network television and theatrical motion pictures to on-demand, both ad-supported and subscription, pay, cable, satellite and broadcast networks and local broadcast stations.
“I have had a charmed career; fortunate to work at leading companies, alongside immensely talented colleagues, representing the most compelling content in a business that is always changing,” said Werner. “I leave Warner Bros with great pride in what my teams have accomplished, beginning with building the distribution foundation for the fifth broadcast network (The WB) through to the last seven years as we asserted...
Since 2006, Werner has handled distribution of all Warner Bros’ produced content, from first-run syndication, off-network television and theatrical motion pictures to on-demand, both ad-supported and subscription, pay, cable, satellite and broadcast networks and local broadcast stations.
“I have had a charmed career; fortunate to work at leading companies, alongside immensely talented colleagues, representing the most compelling content in a business that is always changing,” said Werner. “I leave Warner Bros with great pride in what my teams have accomplished, beginning with building the distribution foundation for the fifth broadcast network (The WB) through to the last seven years as we asserted...
- 9/25/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Longtime Warner Bros. executive Ken Werner is set to retire. The TV veteran announced Tuesday that he would be stepping down from his post as president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution at year’s end.
His void will be filled by 15-year WB veteran David Decker, who's been named executive vice president of domestic TV distribution — adding station sales to this oversight.
“I have had a charmed career; fortunate to work at leading companies, alongside immensely talented colleagues, representing the most compelling content in a business that is always changing,” said Werner. “I leave ...
His void will be filled by 15-year WB veteran David Decker, who's been named executive vice president of domestic TV distribution — adding station sales to this oversight.
“I have had a charmed career; fortunate to work at leading companies, alongside immensely talented colleagues, representing the most compelling content in a business that is always changing,” said Werner. “I leave ...
- 9/25/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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