Toronto-based Astral Media of Toronto has rejigged its marketing and sales department for The Movie Network and Family Channel. Holly Chapman becomes the inaugural director of sales promotion and sponsorships where her focus will be developing partnership and promotion deals. She was previously manager of Viewer’s Choice event programming and marketing. Russell Ward has been named to the new post of director of consumer marketing for Family Channel and the company’s Toronto-based movie services. Ward joined Astral’s Family Channel five years ago. Meanwhile, Richard Bartrem will be developing programs for Family Channel and the movie services as part of his new position as director of affiliate marketing. Bartrem also joined Astral five years ago, as sales director.
