Hallmark Media Names Alice Rao SVP Publicity – Deadline

Alice Rao as has been named senior vp of publicity by Hallmark Media. She is predicated in Los Angeles and experiences to Chief Communications Officer Annie Howell.

Overseeing the corporate’s publicity crew, Rao spearheads publicity campaigns that promote Hallmark Media’s networks and companies, programming, expertise, executives, and extra. She additionally liaises with company communications, expertise relations and occasions, programming, and numerous inside and exterior events to align efforts and supply strategic steering.

“Alice is just unbelievable. I’ve recognized and labored along with her over a number of many years and am ecstatic that my crew and our firm has gained such an incredible government to guide our strategic publicity efforts,” stated Howell. “Along with her impeccable fame and spectacular skilled background, Alice’s kindness, heat, and humorousness make her an ideal match for Hallmark. Her constructive, infectious vitality is a welcome addition to our proficient communications crew.” 

Acknowledged amongst CableFax’s Most Influential Minorities in Cable, Rao has launched, amplified, and remodeled leisure manufacturers, having persistently pushed viewers progress, and constructed expansive press consciousness within the US and internationally.

Previous to becoming a member of Hallmark Media, Rao labored as a communications and publicity guide with Netflix, HBOMax, Turner Networks and MRC Media, specializing in hit exhibits Stranger Issues, Emily in Paris, Russian Doll, The Upshaws and different titles. She additionally helped drive record-high rankings successes in her senior government roles at AMC Networks, Sony, NBCUniversal, and Discovery Networks with a various portfolio of tentpole exhibits that included Mission Runway, Prime Chef, Queer Eye, Braxton Household Values, Bridezillas, and lots of others.

“A few of my happiest moments – from childhood till now – have been watching Hallmark with my household and my closest mates,” stated Rao. “The chance to construct these reminiscences and produce these moments to new generations and new audiences is actually a dream come true. I can’t wait!”