YouTube has named Viacom alum Kurt Patat its global head of consumer and entertainment communications, the company announced on Monday.
In his new role, Patat will oversee the consumer, music, creator and YouTube Originals communications teams and will direct all communications strategies and campaigns for YouTube’s premium and ad-supported entertainment content, including original series, events, movies and the recently launched YouTube Music service.
He most recently served as senior vice president of communications at Viacom, where he oversaw corporate communications and media relations for Paramount Network and CMT. Prior to joining Viacom, he led consumer media relations for AOL.
Based out of YouTube’s Los Angeles office, Patat will report directly to Chris Dale, YouTube’s global head of communications and public affairs.
“Kurt is a proven leader who possesses the creativity, strategic vision and unique experience across original entertainment, music and consumer communications,” Dale said in an internal memo announcing the hire. “Kurt went through our typically rigorous interview process and impressed everyone he met, including many of you. I have no doubt he will be a great fit into our unique, dynamic and hard-working culture.”
Following up on my last email about new hires, I am super excited to announce that Kurt Patat will be joining the team as our new Global Head of YouTube Entertainment and Consumer Communications, overseeing our consumer, music, creator and YouTube Originals communications teams. As I shared with you, Kurt joins us from Viacom where he drove communications at MTV, Logo and most recently as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for Paramount Network and CMT. Kurt is a proven leader who possesses the creativity, strategic vision and unique experience across original entertainment, music and consumer communications. Kurt went through our typically rigorous interview process and impressed everyone he met, including many of you. I have no doubt he will be a great fit into our unique, dynamic and hard-working culture.
Kurt is joining at just the right time:
Our YouTube Originals had an incredible year: We’ve expanded YouTube Premium to 29 countries, launched over 50 scripted and unscripted shows, collected 8 Emmy nominations and over 30 industry awards. 2019 will usher in even more YouTube Originals as we transition more of the slate in front of the paywall for fans around the world.
YouTube Music is on fire. We launched YouTube Music in 29 countries and grew our footprint by 4X. We’re working closer than ever with our industry partners to provide new ways for artists and songwriters to connect with a global audience, obtain recognition for their work, and make money. We’ve demonstrated direct to consumer is the future with features like Premieres which has redefined the traditional music video drop, turning debuts into global, communal events. Nearly 1M people stopped what they were doing and watched Ariana Grande’s YT Premiere ‘thank u, next’ together.
Our creators are at the heart of everything we do and are. We only succeed when they do. I want us to continue to tell stories of successful YouTubers…whether they started on YouTube first (Liza Koshy, etc..), or are growing a significant presence on our platform (Jimmy Fallon is on track to be the first Late Show to hit 20M subs!). Across the board we are investing in their success on YouTube like never, both from advertising and by building new ways to make money like Memberships, Super Chat and Merch.
Finally, I want to make sure that consumer verticals like Fashion, Beauty and Sports among many others continue to get the attention they deserve as their collective presence grows on YouTube.
Kurt will work closely with everyone across this team and the global organization to ensure we build off of this momentum.
Fasten your seatbelts, because Kurt’s first day is today, January 7. He will be based in our LA Office in Playa Vista.
Finally, I want to thank each and everyone of you for your patience as we’ve conducted this search. This is a critical role at a critical moment — a role that required we take the necessary time to find the right leader. I am confident that in Kurt, we have found just that.
Please join me in welcoming Kurt to the team.
Chris
Here's Every TV Show We Lost in 2018, From 'I Love Dick' to 'Timeless' (Photos)
This year, there were nearly 500 scripted television shows on the air, both returning series and new debuts. And while that marks an increase from last year, 2018 also saw its fair share of casualties, with dozens of shows getting axed or coming to a predetermined end. Here are 90 shows that won't see the light of 2019.
"Ten Days in the Valley" (ABC) Final episode Jan. 6
"Chance" (Hulu) Canceled Jan. 9
"Disjointed" (Netflix) Final episode Jan. 12
"Lady Dynamite" (Netflix) Canceled Jan. 13
"The Shannara Chronicles" (MTV) Canceled Jan. 16
"One Mississippi" (Amazon) Canceled Jan. 17
"I Love Dick" (Amazon) Canceled Jan. 17
"Jean-Claude Van Johnson" (Amazon) Canceled Jan. 17
"Damnation" (USA) Final episode Jan. 18
"The Mayor" (ABC) Final episode Jan. 25
"Great News" (NBC) Final episode Jan. 25
"The Brave" (NBC) Final episode Jan. 29
"Valor" (CW) Final episode Jan. 29
"Dice" (Showtime) Canceled Jan. 30
"Shut Eye" (Hulu) Canceled Jan. 30
"9JKL" (CBS) Final episode Feb. 5
"The Librarians" (TNT) Final episode Feb. 7
"Everything Sucks!" (Netflix) Final episode Feb. 16
"Mozart in the Jungle" (Amazon) Final episode Feb. 16
"Seven Seconds" (Netflix) Final episode Feb. 23
"Kevin (Probably) Saves the World" (ABC) Final episode March 6
"Falling Water" (USA) Final episode March 10
"Beyond" (Freeform) Final episode March 22
"The Path" (Hulu) Final episode March 28
"The Mick" (Fox) Final episode April 3
"The Quad" (BET) Final episode April 3
"Hap and Leonard" (Sudance TV) Final episode April 11
"Here and Now" (HBO) Final episode April 15
"Scorpion" (CBS) Final episode April 16
"Scandal" (ABC) Final episode April 18
"The Rundown With Robin Thede" (BET) Final episode April 19
"LA to Vegas" (Fox) Final episode May 1
"The Last Man on Earth" (Fox) Final episode May 6
"Kevin Can Wait" (CBS) Final episode May 7
"The Exorcist" (Fox) Canceled May 11
"The Arrangement" (E!) Final episode May 13
"The Royals" (E!) Final episode May 13
"Superior Donuts" (CBS) Final episode May 14
"Rise" (NBC) Final episode May 15
"Alex, Inc." (ABC) Final episode May 16
"Once Upon a Time" (ABC) Final episode May 18
"Roseanne" (ABC) Final episode May 22
"The Middle" (ABC) Final episode May 22
"Harry" (NBC) Final episode May 23
"Champions" (NBC) Final episode May 25
"Deception" (ABC) Final episode May 27
"The Americans" (FX) Final episode May 30
"Famous in Love" (Freeform) Final episode May 30
"Nobodies" (TV Land) Final episode May 31
"Shadowhunters" (Freeform) Canceled June 4
"The Fosters" (Freeform) Final episode June 6
"Imposters" (Bravo) Final episode June 7
"Sense8" (Netflix) Final episode June 8
"The Crossing" (ABC) Final episode June 9
"Life Sentence" (CW) Final episode June 15
"Luke Cage" (Netflix) Final episode June 22
"The Chew" (ABC) Final episode June 28
"Taken" (NBC) Final episode June 30
"12 Monkeys" (Syfy) Final episode July 6
"I'm Dying Up Here" (Showtime) Final episode July 8
"UnREAL" (Hulu) Final episode July 16
"Code Black" (CBS) Final episode July 18
"Ghosted" (Fox) Final episode July 22
"Stuck in the Middle" (Disney) Final episode July 23
"Colony" (USA) Final episode July 25
"Young & Hungry" (Freeform) Final episode July 25
"Dietland" (AMC) Final episode July 30
"Six" (History) Final episode Aug. 1
"Quantico" (ABC) Final episode Aug. 3
"Reverie" (NBC) Final episode Aug. 8
"Detroiters" (Comedy Central) Final episode Aug. 16
"Shades of Blue" (NBC) Final episode Aug. 19
"American Woman" (Paramount Network) Final episode Aug. 23
"Hit the Floor" (BET) Final episode Aug. 28
"Alone Together" (Freeform) Final episode Aug. 29
"Iron Fist" (Netflix) Final episode Sept. 7
"Take Two" (ABC) Final episode Sept. 13
"Shooter" (USA) Final episode Sept. 13
"American Vandal" (Netflix) Final episode Sept. 14
"Salvation" (CBS) Final episode Sept. 17
"The Good Cop" (Netflix) Final episode Sept. 21
"Outcast" (Cinemax) Canceled Oct. 2
"Animals" (HBO) Final episode Oct. 5
"Daredevil" (Netflix) Final episode Oct. 19
"Megyn Kelly Today" (NBC) Final episode Oct. 24
"House of Cards" (Netflix) Final episode Nov. 2
"Good Behavior" (TNT) Canceled Nov. 6
"The Last Ship" (TNT) Final episode Nov. 11
"Teachers" (TV Land) Canceled Nov. 20
"Timeless" (NBC) Finale episode Dec. 20
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This year, there were nearly 500 scripted television shows on the air, both returning series and new debuts. And while that marks an increase from last year, 2018 also saw its fair share of casualties, with dozens of shows getting axed or coming to a predetermined end. Here are 90 shows that won't see the light of 2019.