Showtime Ups Two in Affiliate Sales

Showtime Networks Inc. Monday announced several promotions within the
affiliate-relations and marketing divisions.

Senior vice president of field operations Patrick Burks has been promoted to
executive VP of cable distribution, while network senior VP of strategy and
development Tom Hayden will become executive VP of Showtime’s direct-to-home
operations.

The two will report to executive VP of corporate strategy and communications
Mark Greenberg, who will also oversee sales, affiliate marketing and
direct-to-home operations.

Previously, Jeff Wade headed up these areas, but he has left his post at the
company for health reasons.