Warner Bros. alum Sue Kroll has been named head of marketing for Amazon Studios after serving as lead consultant on the streamer’s extensive rollout campaign for the first season of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
As part of her new role, multiple series and films in production and development at Kroll’s Kroll & Co. Entertainment banner will move to Amazon under a first-look deal.
Kroll begins her position with Amazon Studios effective immediately. She will report directly to Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke.
Before launching her own production house in 2018, Kroll served a long tenure as the president of worldwide marketing and distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, debuting all of the films in the “Harry Potter” franchise, as well as “Argo,” “Inception,” “Dunkirk” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” among many others.
“Sue has done an outstanding job leading the marketing efforts for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
As part of her new role, multiple series and films in production and development at Kroll’s Kroll & Co. Entertainment banner will move to Amazon under a first-look deal.
Kroll begins her position with Amazon Studios effective immediately. She will report directly to Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke.
Before launching her own production house in 2018, Kroll served a long tenure as the president of worldwide marketing and distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, debuting all of the films in the “Harry Potter” franchise, as well as “Argo,” “Inception,” “Dunkirk” and “Mad Max: Fury Road,” among many others.
“Sue has done an outstanding job leading the marketing efforts for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
- 10/31/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Ukonwa Ojo, Amazon Studios’ chief marketing officer who has been in her position since 2020, is stepping down from her position, the studio announced to staff on Tuesday.
Ojo has led the marketing campaigns for some of the biggest Amazon films and series, including “Coming 2 America,” “Being the Ricardos” “The Wheel of Time,” “The Underground Railroad” and “The Boys.”
She took over the position from Andy Donkin in 2020.
“For nearly two years, Ukonwa has supported the Prime Video brand and its broad and growing content slate with focus, passion and commitment. She has led a talented marketing team that created engaging new ways to connect with our customers,” Mike Hopkins, SVP Prime Video & Amazon Studios, wrote in a note to staff. “I know you’ll join me in thanking Ukonwa for her contributions and wishing her all the best moving forward.”
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Ojo has led the marketing campaigns for some of the biggest Amazon films and series, including “Coming 2 America,” “Being the Ricardos” “The Wheel of Time,” “The Underground Railroad” and “The Boys.”
She took over the position from Andy Donkin in 2020.
“For nearly two years, Ukonwa has supported the Prime Video brand and its broad and growing content slate with focus, passion and commitment. She has led a talented marketing team that created engaging new ways to connect with our customers,” Mike Hopkins, SVP Prime Video & Amazon Studios, wrote in a note to staff. “I know you’ll join me in thanking Ukonwa for her contributions and wishing her all the best moving forward.”
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- 6/28/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Ukonwa Ojo has stepped down as chief marketing officer of Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios, the company announced to staff on Tuesday. During her time at the streamer, Ojo led the marketing campaigns for movies like “Coming 2 America” and “Being the Ricardos,” as well as the series “The Boys,” “Wheel of Time” and “The Underground Railroad.”
“For nearly two years, Ukonwa has supported the Prime Video brand and its broad and growing content slate with focus, passion, and commitment,” Mike Hopkins, senior VP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, wrote in a note to staff. “She has led a talented marketing team that created engaging new ways to connect with our customers.”
Hopkins went on to write that the company “will use this transition period to evaluate our organizational needs.”
Ojo took over the chief marketing role from Andy Donkin in 2020. Before joining Amazon, she was chief marketing officer for Mac Cosmetics,...
“For nearly two years, Ukonwa has supported the Prime Video brand and its broad and growing content slate with focus, passion, and commitment,” Mike Hopkins, senior VP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, wrote in a note to staff. “She has led a talented marketing team that created engaging new ways to connect with our customers.”
Hopkins went on to write that the company “will use this transition period to evaluate our organizational needs.”
Ojo took over the chief marketing role from Andy Donkin in 2020. Before joining Amazon, she was chief marketing officer for Mac Cosmetics,...
- 6/28/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
We first told you about Netflix and Warner Bros. marketing executive Christian Davin’s arrival at Amazon Studios a little more than a year ago, and now he is leaving, Deadline has confirmed.
While Amazon has reorganized its marketing department ala a TV studio under CMO Ukonwa Ojo, who was hired last September, into such departments as thriller, comedy, unscripted, etc.; I hear Davin was the last marketing suit with film experience left. There’s been a lot of changes at Amazon lately, i.e. PR people have been promoted or reassigned to other posts in the company. All of this begs the question whether room is being made for team MGM/United Artists Releasing — even though that acquisition won’t get locked down reportedly until later this year or next.
Davin’s successes at Amazon include their most watched movies, Coming 2 America and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Earlier in his career,...
While Amazon has reorganized its marketing department ala a TV studio under CMO Ukonwa Ojo, who was hired last September, into such departments as thriller, comedy, unscripted, etc.; I hear Davin was the last marketing suit with film experience left. There’s been a lot of changes at Amazon lately, i.e. PR people have been promoted or reassigned to other posts in the company. All of this begs the question whether room is being made for team MGM/United Artists Releasing — even though that acquisition won’t get locked down reportedly until later this year or next.
Davin’s successes at Amazon include their most watched movies, Coming 2 America and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Earlier in his career,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Ukonwa Ojo is joining Amazon as the new chief marketing officer (Cmo) for Prime Video and Amazon Studios, Mike Hopkins said Wednesday in an email to staff.
Andy Donkin “will be moving into a new position at Amazon, which will be announced soon,” Hopkins, who is head of video at Amazon, wrote.
Ojo joins from Mac Cosmetics, where she was also Cmo. Donkin’s title was “Global Head of Amazon Originals and Prime Video Marketing,” a job he’s held since February 2018.
Below is Hopkins’ full memo announcing the new hire.
Hello Team -
I’m writing today to share some news. One of the world’s leading marketing executives, Ukonwa Ojo, is joining the Amazon team as Chief Marketing Officer, Prime Video and Amazon Studios. Ukonwa begins her new role leading our global brand and originals marketing on September 21st, reporting directly to me.
Andy Donkin will be moving...
Andy Donkin “will be moving into a new position at Amazon, which will be announced soon,” Hopkins, who is head of video at Amazon, wrote.
Ojo joins from Mac Cosmetics, where she was also Cmo. Donkin’s title was “Global Head of Amazon Originals and Prime Video Marketing,” a job he’s held since February 2018.
Below is Hopkins’ full memo announcing the new hire.
Hello Team -
I’m writing today to share some news. One of the world’s leading marketing executives, Ukonwa Ojo, is joining the Amazon team as Chief Marketing Officer, Prime Video and Amazon Studios. Ukonwa begins her new role leading our global brand and originals marketing on September 21st, reporting directly to me.
Andy Donkin will be moving...
- 9/9/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Marketing veteran Ukonwa Ojo has been named CMO of Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios, joining the ecommerce giant’s entertainment division from the chief marketing post at Mac Cosmetics.
Ojo is responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing, reporting directly to Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, who joined the company in February. She takes over the CMO role from Andy Donkin, who will be moving into a new, unspecified position at Amazon, according to a staff memo Hopkins sent announcing Ojo’s hire.
“As an award-winning marketer, Ukonwa has a fantastic two-decade track record as a builder of top global brands,” Hopkins wrote in the memo. “Her wide-ranging experience will give us a broader perspective on how to connect customers to the Prime Video brand and grow our business by marketing our content in innovative ways to develop an even stronger emotional connection with our audiences.
Ojo is responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing, reporting directly to Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, who joined the company in February. She takes over the CMO role from Andy Donkin, who will be moving into a new, unspecified position at Amazon, according to a staff memo Hopkins sent announcing Ojo’s hire.
“As an award-winning marketer, Ukonwa has a fantastic two-decade track record as a builder of top global brands,” Hopkins wrote in the memo. “Her wide-ranging experience will give us a broader perspective on how to connect customers to the Prime Video brand and grow our business by marketing our content in innovative ways to develop an even stronger emotional connection with our audiences.
- 9/9/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Seasoned marketer and corporate executive Ukonwa Ojo has joined Amazon as Chief Marketing Officer for Prime Video and Amazon Studios.
The former Mac Cosmetics and Coty Cmo will be responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing, reporting to Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios.
In a memo to staff (read it in full below), Hopkins said Andy Donkin will shift from his current position as head of global marketing for the video operation to a new, soon-to-be-announced position at Amazon. His direct reports will now report to Ukonwa. “I want to thank Andy for his significant contributions in helping to grow the Prime Video business over the last 2½ years and for his leadership of the marketing team,” Hopkins wrote.
“As an award-winning marketer, Ukonwa has a fantastic two-decade track record as a builder of top global brands,” Hopkins wrote. “Her wide-ranging experience will give us a...
The former Mac Cosmetics and Coty Cmo will be responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing, reporting to Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios.
In a memo to staff (read it in full below), Hopkins said Andy Donkin will shift from his current position as head of global marketing for the video operation to a new, soon-to-be-announced position at Amazon. His direct reports will now report to Ukonwa. “I want to thank Andy for his significant contributions in helping to grow the Prime Video business over the last 2½ years and for his leadership of the marketing team,” Hopkins wrote.
“As an award-winning marketer, Ukonwa has a fantastic two-decade track record as a builder of top global brands,” Hopkins wrote. “Her wide-ranging experience will give us a...
- 9/9/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Cinema Guild starts its virtual cinema initiative, Mucho Mas Media announces a partnership, Amazon hires a Netflix veteran and “Pot Luck” gets released.
Virtual Cinema
Cinema Guild is launching its virtual cinema initiative with 2019 Cannes Film Festival prize winner, Albert Serra’s “Liberté” in partnership with arthouse theaters.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership with arthouse theaters and institutions around the country during this difficult time,” said Cinema Guild President Peter Kelly. “We’re also very happy that U.S. audiences won’t have to wait any longer to experience the audacity and artistry of Albert Serra’s singular vision.” “Liberté” will launch May 1 in partnership with Film at Lincoln Center, and a national rollout will follow on May 8. The film premiered last year at Cannes, where it won a Special Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section. Set just before the French Revolution,...
Virtual Cinema
Cinema Guild is launching its virtual cinema initiative with 2019 Cannes Film Festival prize winner, Albert Serra’s “Liberté” in partnership with arthouse theaters.
“We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue our partnership with arthouse theaters and institutions around the country during this difficult time,” said Cinema Guild President Peter Kelly. “We’re also very happy that U.S. audiences won’t have to wait any longer to experience the audacity and artistry of Albert Serra’s singular vision.” “Liberté” will launch May 1 in partnership with Film at Lincoln Center, and a national rollout will follow on May 8. The film premiered last year at Cannes, where it won a Special Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section. Set just before the French Revolution,...
- 4/16/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Studios has hired Christian Davin as the new global head of movies marketing, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
Davin comes to Amazon from Netflix, where he served as VP of global creative marketing for films, overseeing films like “Roma,” “Bird Box,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” “Murder Mystery” and “The Irishman.”
At Amazon, Davin will report to Head of Marketing at Prime Video Andy Donkin. He will also work closely with Amazon Head Jennifer Salke as well as co-heads Ted Hope, Julie Rapaport and Matt Newman.
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Vincent Scordino, senior marketing and distribution manager and Molly Albright, head of creative marketing, will report directly to Davin.
Prior to Netflix, Davin held senior positions at Warner Bros., MGM and Twentieth Century Fox. He began his career at the United Artists Theaters in New York.
Davin comes to Amazon from Netflix, where he served as VP of global creative marketing for films, overseeing films like “Roma,” “Bird Box,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” “Murder Mystery” and “The Irishman.”
At Amazon, Davin will report to Head of Marketing at Prime Video Andy Donkin. He will also work closely with Amazon Head Jennifer Salke as well as co-heads Ted Hope, Julie Rapaport and Matt Newman.
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Vincent Scordino, senior marketing and distribution manager and Molly Albright, head of creative marketing, will report directly to Davin.
Prior to Netflix, Davin held senior positions at Warner Bros., MGM and Twentieth Century Fox. He began his career at the United Artists Theaters in New York.
- 4/15/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: We have learned that former Netflix and Warner Bros. marketing vet Christian Davin has been tapped as Amazon Studios’ new Global Head of Movie Marketing.
Davin will report to Andy Donkin, Head of Marketing at Prime Video, and will be working closely with Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke, and movies co-heads Ted Hope, Julie Rapaport and Matt Newman as well as the movies team to design and execute all film campaigns which includes all theatrical and streaming projects.
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Vincent Scordino, senior marketing and distribution manager, and Molly Albright, head of creative marketing, will report directly to Davin.
Davin comes to Amazon from Netflix, where he...
Davin will report to Andy Donkin, Head of Marketing at Prime Video, and will be working closely with Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke, and movies co-heads Ted Hope, Julie Rapaport and Matt Newman as well as the movies team to design and execute all film campaigns which includes all theatrical and streaming projects.
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Vincent Scordino, senior marketing and distribution manager, and Molly Albright, head of creative marketing, will report directly to Davin.
Davin comes to Amazon from Netflix, where he...
- 4/15/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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