The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) has named PR vet and former Variety journalist Andrew Stewart as Chief Communications Officer.
In this role, Stewart will lead all efforts for the exhibitor trade org’s communications and media relations strategy. He’ll be based out of the LA office and report directly to NATO President & CEO Michael O’Leary.
Stewart plans to spearhead a comprehensive and aggressive communications strategy to raise awareness of exhibition’s vital role in the entertainment industry’s success and help map its innovative future, such as promoting the results of exhibition’s recent $2.2 billion commitment to modernize and upgrade theatres of all sizes over the next three years.
An immediate priority for Stewart will involve NATO’s annual exhibitor-major studio spring summit, CinemaCon, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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