Andy Donkin: Last News

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaUkonwa Ojo has stepped down as chief marketing officer of Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios, the company announced to staff on Tuesday. During her time at the streamer, Ojo led the marketing campaigns for movies like “Coming 2 America” and “Being the Ricardos,” as well as the series “The Boys,” “Wheel of Time,” and “The Underground Railroad.” “For nearly two years, Ukonwa has supported the Prime Video brand and its broad and growing content slate with focus, passion, and commitment,” Mike Hopkins, SVP Prime Video & Amazon Studios, wrote in a note to staff.

Christian Davin is stepping down after a short stint as a top marketing executive at Amazon Studios, insiders tell Variety.He joined the company a little over a year ago and was serving as global head of comedy marketing. His last day is Friday.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMarketing veteran Ukonwa Ojo has been named CMO of Amazon’s Prime Video and Amazon Studios, joining the ecommerce giant’s entertainment division from chief marketing post at MAC Cosmetics.Ojo is responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing, reporting directly to Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios, who joined the company in February. She takes over the CMO role from Andy Donkin, who will be moving into a new, unspecified position at Amazon, according to a memo Hopkins sent announcing Ojo’s hire.“As an award-winning marketer, Ukonwa has a fantastic two-decade track record as a builder of top global brands,” Hopkins wrote in the memo.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorSeasoned marketer and corporate executive Ukonwa Ojo has joined Amazon as Chief Marketing Officer for Prime Video and Amazon Studios.The former M∙A∙C Cosmetics and Coty CMO will be responsible for leading global brand and originals marketing, reporting to Mike Hopkins, SVP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios.In a memo to staff (read it in full below), Hopkins said Andy Donkin will shift from his current position as head of global marketing for the video operation to a new, soon-to-be-announced position at Amazon. His direct reports will now report to report to Ukonwa.

By Anthony D'Alessandro