16 June 2009: Turner Media Innovations is delighted to announce it has promoted Andrew Mallandaine to the role of UK Sales Controller.  It has also created three new positions within the department to reflect the team’s recent commercial successes.

Mallandaine takes the lead role in the sales team at Turner Media Innovation, the division of Turner Broadcasting responsible for generating advertising revenue streams across all media platforms for brands including Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito and TCM (Turner Classic Movies).  Mallandaine reports directly into Simon Cox, Vice President of Turner Media Innovations.

Two new staff have been hired in the Sponsorship & Promotions team.  Zara Hutt joins as Sponsorship & Promotions Executive and Phil Molloy as Associate Producer.  Completing the round of new recruits, Turner Media Innovations has bolstered the strength of its digital sales team with the appointment of Rachel Lewis as Interactive & Digital Sales Manager. 

Simon Cox, Vice President of Turner Media Innovations says: “We’re in a fairly unique position to be expanding our team in a tough market and it’s a testament to the hard graft put in by a stellar team at Turner Media Innovations.  Already in the first quarter of this year we’ve seen a marked growth in revenue across digital and sponsorship and promotions.  Andrew has a proven track record in the sales arena and I am confident that he will help us continue to maintain our robust position.”

Andrew Mallandaine, UK Sales Controller at Turner Media Innovations adds: “I’m delighted to take the helm at a media sales operation which has a reputation for delivering advertising innovation across all platforms.  There’s a wealth of talent and experience within Turner Media Innovations and I look forward to co-ordinating the team’s sales efforts in order to provide our clients with the best multi-platform packages available.”

Previously Client Services Director, Mallandaine joined Turner Broadcasting in 1997 and working his way up in the sales team, has been instrumental in building client and agency relationships.  Turner Media Innovations is currently recruiting to fill Mallandaine’s recently vacated role.

Prior to joining Turner, Mallandaine held a number of sales posts at ITV in the 7 years he worked for the broadcaster.  He joined as a Sales Assistant and rose through the ranks to become an Account Manager at Carlton Manchester.

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For further information:

Yinka Akindele, Senior Press Officer, 020 7693 1105, yinka.akindele@turner.com

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About Turner Media Innovations
Turner Media Innovations offers a media consultancy service combining Ad Sales, Sponsorship & Promotions, Digital Media, Creative and Research to deliver bespoke advertising solutions. In addition to securing spot advertising, Turner Media Innovations creates integrated campaigns across a range of platforms including television, online and gaming. Turner Media Innovations is also able to deliver strategies for licensing and merchandising. The team can offer opportunities across Turner Broadcasting’s entire entertainment portfolio; Cartoon Network, CN Too, Boomerang, Cartoonito, TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and Adult Swim. For more details see www.turnermediainnovations.com.