Netflix has promoted Emily Feingold to be its new VP of Communications, overseeing comms for the U.S. and Canada.
Feingold has been with Netflix for five years and will continue to report to Netflix’s chief communications officer Rachel Whetstone.
“I am thrilled that Emily has been appointed as Netflix’s new VP of communications. She’s a creative, strategic executive, deeply committed to Netflix and with very broad experience in the entertainment industry,” Whetstone said in a statement.
The company’s former chief spokesperson Richard Siklos departed Netflix in March for a role at United Talent Agency.
Feingold for the past five years has been a communications director on Netflix’s film side, leading the communications for projects under Scott Stuber, Tendo Nagenda and Lisa Nishimura, and she’s also consulted Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos, among others.
Prior to Netflix, Feingold worked corporate strategy and communications at private investment firm Andell,...
Feingold has been with Netflix for five years and will continue to report to Netflix’s chief communications officer Rachel Whetstone.
“I am thrilled that Emily has been appointed as Netflix’s new VP of communications. She’s a creative, strategic executive, deeply committed to Netflix and with very broad experience in the entertainment industry,” Whetstone said in a statement.
The company’s former chief spokesperson Richard Siklos departed Netflix in March for a role at United Talent Agency.
Feingold for the past five years has been a communications director on Netflix’s film side, leading the communications for projects under Scott Stuber, Tendo Nagenda and Lisa Nishimura, and she’s also consulted Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos, among others.
Prior to Netflix, Feingold worked corporate strategy and communications at private investment firm Andell,...
- 4/12/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Emily Feingold, who joined Netflix in 2017, has been upped to VP Communications with oversight of the U.S. and Canada.
The former Weinstein Co. exec had been doing extra duty in recent months following the departure of Richard Siklos. After Siklos exited his Netflix role last September, he resurfaced in March as the communications chief for UTA. Feingold previously held the title of director and had drawn on her experience in the film industry to help lead the charge on the streaming giant’s ramp-up in original movies.
Feingold’s elevation comes as Netflix faces another crossroads as a company, particularly in North America, where its subscriber growth has plateaued. Although predictions of its decline have been inaccurately made for more than 20 years, Netflix does now face the very real challenge of managing a more mature business. After phasing in another price hike in North America earlier this year, it...
The former Weinstein Co. exec had been doing extra duty in recent months following the departure of Richard Siklos. After Siklos exited his Netflix role last September, he resurfaced in March as the communications chief for UTA. Feingold previously held the title of director and had drawn on her experience in the film industry to help lead the charge on the streaming giant’s ramp-up in original movies.
Feingold’s elevation comes as Netflix faces another crossroads as a company, particularly in North America, where its subscriber growth has plateaued. Although predictions of its decline have been inaccurately made for more than 20 years, Netflix does now face the very real challenge of managing a more mature business. After phasing in another price hike in North America earlier this year, it...
- 4/12/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has promoted Emily Feingold to vice president of communications, Variety has learned exclusively.
The experienced and well-liked executive will now oversee communications for the streaming giant across the United States and Canada. She reports to Rachel Whetstone, Netflix chief communications officer.
“I am thrilled that Emily has been appointed as Netflix’s new VP of communications. She’s a creative, strategic executive, deeply committed to Netflix and with very broad experience in the entertainment industry,” Whetstone said.
For nearly five years, Feingold has served as a communications director and a principal in establishing Netflix’s expansive original film program. Movies head Scott Stuber and his team (including Lisa Nishimura and Tendo Nagenda) have been under her purview. She has also counseled top executives, including Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos, and the office of the CMO. Feingold essentially takes up the mantle left by former chief spokesperson Richard Siklos, who departed...
The experienced and well-liked executive will now oversee communications for the streaming giant across the United States and Canada. She reports to Rachel Whetstone, Netflix chief communications officer.
“I am thrilled that Emily has been appointed as Netflix’s new VP of communications. She’s a creative, strategic executive, deeply committed to Netflix and with very broad experience in the entertainment industry,” Whetstone said.
For nearly five years, Feingold has served as a communications director and a principal in establishing Netflix’s expansive original film program. Movies head Scott Stuber and his team (including Lisa Nishimura and Tendo Nagenda) have been under her purview. She has also counseled top executives, including Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos, and the office of the CMO. Feingold essentially takes up the mantle left by former chief spokesperson Richard Siklos, who departed...
- 4/12/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
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