Music Choice Elevates Gary Susalis to Programming Manager
New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) March 9, 2007 -- Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers through their TVs, online, and cell phones, today announced the promotion of Gary Susalis to Programming Manager. Since joining Music Choice in 1999, Gary has grown rapidly in his role, progressing from Coordinator to Associate Programmer, followed by Programmer to his new role as Programming Manager - all within seven years. In addition to programming a variety of popular video and audio Music Choice channels, including Rock, Alternative, and Metal, for the network's multiple distribution platforms, Gary's contribution to the music programming and development of unique shows for the Music Choice network's free video-on-demand music service and broadband music service has showcased his skills as both an experienced music programmer and a producer. In his new position, Gary will continue to leverage his existing and future music label contacts to build the network's music video catalog and develop unique, compelling video and audio music-related content for the Music Choice network's multiple platforms.
"Gary Susalis is a tremendous talent and a great partner for us at Roadrunner Records", says Elias Chios, Vice President of Promotion for Roadrunner Records. "He lives and breathes our brand as a ROCK Label and lives to prove it every day. Every one of our artists knows Gary and what he does for them and in return has created a tremendous rapport with our bands. Our partnership spans over 6 years now and every single time we have worked together, on any level, I (and our bands) come out with even more respect of his knowledge and passion of the music and the artists. He's a true professional and one of the hardest working guys I know in the biz".
"As Music Choice celebrates its reign as the number one free video-on-demand network, Gary can take great pride in his contributions to the success of the service," says Justin Prager, Director of Rock & Pop Programming for Music Choice. "Gary's passion for music, combined with his relationships within the music industry and his connection with music fans is being celebrated with his promotion to the role of Programming Manager at Music Choice."
About MUSIC CHOICE
Music Choice is the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide through their TVs, online, and cell phones. Music Choice programs both video and audio music channels, produces exclusive music shows, films in-studio artist performances and interviews, and distributes daily entertainment news. Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable. MUSIC CHOICE® is a registered trademark of Music Choice. Visit the Music Choice website at http://www.musicchoice.com.
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