ORLANDO, Fla. (June 4, 2012) – Golf Channel today announced recent staff promotions at its Orlando headquarters and studios.
Andrew Fleming has been promoted to vice president of business development and senior counsel. Fleming’s responsibilities include advising Golf Channel on key matters of strategic importance. In his expanded role, Fleming also will focus on creating opportunities for new business and maximizing existing assets. During his four-year tenure at Golf Channel, Fleming has contributed to the development of Golf Channel’s Internet-based tee-time business, GolfNow.com, strategically advising and negotiating partnerships. He also helped launch Golf Channel’s SwingFix instructional brand. Fleming will continue to report to Senior Vice President of Business Affairs Chris Murvin.
Praveeta Singh has been promoted to senior director of marketing and promotions. Singh is responsible for developing marketing programs and promotions with national brands and companies to help boost ratings, build partnerships and increase revenue opportunities. Singh serves as a liaison between Golf Channel’s linear and digital sales teams, and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic Golf Channel initiatives incorporating both entities. Singh will continue to report to Vice President of Marketing Gene Pao.
Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla. The Golf Channel cable network, co-founded by Arnold Palmer and part of the NBC Sports Group, is available in more than 120 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and wireless companies. Exclusive partnerships with the world’s top tours allow Golf Channel to feature more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, added to a programming schedule distinguished by golf’s best news, instruction and original programming. Golf Channel’s digital platform of businesses is led by www.GolfChannel.com, a leading golf destination on the Internet, delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf, as well as services that help the recreational player with how to play, what to play and where to play golf.
Contact:
Dan Higgins
Golf Channel Public Relations
407-355-4018
dhiggins@golfchannel.com
Jeremy Friedman
Golf Channel Public Relations
407-355-4058
jfriedman@golfchannel.com
