MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc., promoted Carole Robinson for the newly created role of executive vice president and chief of staff for MTV Networks. Robinson will report directly to Judy
McGrath, Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks. She will serve as a senior advisor to McGrath, and will work closely with her strategy team to forward key initiatives at MTV Networks. In addition, the
Corporate Communications, Research and Creative Services/Special Events departments at MTV Networks will now report to Robinson. She will also be responsible for MTV Networks' corporate marketing
initiatives.