Matt Bennett has stepped down from his role as executive vice president of communications at the Motion Picture Association of America.
“We thank Matt for the many contributions to the MPAA’s global advocacy and content protection missions. Matt has been a valued colleague, and on behalf of our organization and our Members, we wish him all the success in his future endeavors,” an MPAA spokesperson told TheWrap.
Bennett left his position two weeks ago and accepted a position as a spokesperson for his alma mater, American University, a source confirmed.
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Bennett was appointed to the position in 2016 by Chris Dodd, replacing Laura Nichols. He had previously served as the senior vice president and D.C. practice lead for Racepoint Global, an international public relations firm. There, he designed strategic campaigns to advance public policy priorities.
“We thank Matt for the many contributions to the MPAA’s global advocacy and content protection missions. Matt has been a valued colleague, and on behalf of our organization and our Members, we wish him all the success in his future endeavors,” an MPAA spokesperson told TheWrap.
Bennett left his position two weeks ago and accepted a position as a spokesperson for his alma mater, American University, a source confirmed.
Also Read: MPAA Chief: 'We've Heard About the Demise of Theaters for Over a Century'
Bennett was appointed to the position in 2016 by Chris Dodd, replacing Laura Nichols. He had previously served as the senior vice president and D.C. practice lead for Racepoint Global, an international public relations firm. There, he designed strategic campaigns to advance public policy priorities.
- 6/14/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Matt Bennett as been appointed executive vice president for corporate communications of the Motion Picture Association of America, chairman and CEO Chris Dodd announced Tuesday. Bennett will replace Laura Nichols, who left the MPAA in February to become senior vice president and chief communications officer at National Geographic Partners. Bennett previously served as the senior vice president and D.C. practice lead for Racepoint Global, an international public relations firm. There, he designed strategic campaigns to advance public policy priorities. Also Read: MPAA Chief Chris Dodd Disses Screening Room, Champions Diversity Prior to that, he was the senior vice president of communications and public.
- 5/10/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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- 5/10/2016
- Deadline
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- 4/21/2016
- by Susan Keating, @SKatzKeating
- PEOPLE.com
The MPAA just lost its Global Communications Evp as Laura Nichols moves to Fox-controlled National Geographic Partners in the new position of Chief Communications Officer. She’ll report to CEO Declan Moore and oversee all communications and media relations at the operation, which includes cable channels, magazines, books, licensing, events and travel businesses. Moore lauds Nichols’ “tremendous media expertise” that will help establish the enterprise as “the world's…...
- 1/28/2016
- Deadline TV
The MPAA just lost its Global Communications Evp as Laura Nichols moves to Fox-controlled National Geographic Partners in the new position of Chief Communications Officer. She’ll report to CEO Declan Moore and oversee all communications and media relations at the operation, which includes cable channels, magazines, books, licensing, events and travel businesses. Moore lauds Nichols’ “tremendous media expertise” that will help establish the enterprise as “the world's…...
- 1/28/2016
- Deadline
Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman/CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, today set the new leadership team under his watch, including a promotion for Michael O’Leary to Sevp of Global Policy and External Affairs. Dodd also brought in his former Deputy Chief Of Staff from his U.S. Senate days Lori McGrogan to become Senior Adviser To The Chairman. He also revamped the internal PR staff, hiring Laura Nichols, now MPAA’s Evp Global Communications. O’Leary, in his new role, will supervise all international, federal and state affairs operations. In addition, O’Leary will oversee the Association’s technology and research efforts. Previously, he had been Evp of Government Affairs, responsible for the development and the implementation of the MPAA’s domestic government policy priorities and federal and state legislative and regulatory strategies. According to his official bio, O’Leary has nearly 20 years of intellectual property policy and enforcement experience.
- 9/16/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Under new Chairman Christopher Dodd, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is filling out its leadership team. Michael O’Leary has been promoted to senior executive VP, global policy and external affairs and Laura Nichols has been named executive VP, global communications. Dodd also tapped an old staffer from his U.S. Senate days, Lori McGrogan, to be senior advisor to the chairman. “I am proud to announce this team of tremendously accomplished individuals, Dodd said. “The creative community’s voice in Washington will be critical in the months and years ahead as our...
- 9/15/2011
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
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- 9/15/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline TV
I’m pleased to see that the Motion Picture Association of America finally recognized it’s got a big PR problem. Rarely have I encountered flacks as inept and arrogant as Elizabeth Kaltman (who left the MPAA in late July for Walt Disney Studios, where I will make sure never to work with her) and her boss Howard Gantman, the MPAA’s VP Corporate Communications. Now Gantman will have a boss: He will be reporting to fresh hire Laura Nichols, now Evp Global Communications, as part of a new organizational structure. She has extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. Nichols will oversee all international and domestic communications, media relations, new media development and special events. Nichols previously served as Senior Fellow and Senior Vice President for Communications and Strategies at the Center for American Progress, a leading Washington, DC think tank. As one of the original architects of Cap,...
- 9/15/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
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