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Yahoo's Erin McPherson Makes Tracks, Joins Maker as Content Chief
- Tubefilter, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 9:39 AM
Maker Studios has secured a major hire by adding to its team one of the online video industry’s most prominent executives. Erin McPherson, who previously served as the Head of Video at Yahoo, has joined the top multi-channel networks as its Chief Content Officer. AllthingsD broke the news early on Monday, November 11, 2013, just before Maker Studios put out the official release.
McPherson brings to Maker an impressive track record filled with online video hits. At Yahoo, she helped turn Yahoo Screen into an award-winning online video platform serving millions of viewers. She oversaw the launch of programs like Burning Love, Cybergeddon, and Ghost Ghirls while also securing distribution deals with the likes of Saturday Night Live.
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