Industry Moves: Viacom Names New Media Maven

Viacom’s serious about digital media, finally. After the creation of CBS Digital group, headed by Larry Kramer, it has appointed Jonathan Leess, media consultant and formerly GM of the enhanced TV division of Disney/ABC Internet Group, as president of the newly created Viacom Television Stations Media Group.

He will be charged with overseeing the integration of wireless, broadband and interactivity services at the company’s 40 TV stations.

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