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Rovi Names Schremp CMO (MESA)

Rovi Corp. has named former AT&T and Charter Communications executive Ted Schremp as its new chief marketing officer, covering the company’s worldwide marketing work. “Ted’s accomplishments across transformational and high-growth business environments are invaluable to Rovi as we accelerate the development and deployment of our products, differentiate our brand and deliver industry-leading entertainment experiences to our customers and consumers around the world,” said John Burke, Rovi’s EVP and COO. “I am confident that under Ted’s leadership, we will further enhance our reputation as an innovative entertainment technology and solutions provider committed to revolutionizing content discovery.”…

Most recently, Schremp was CEO for SmartHomes Ventures, an Internet of Things platform-as-a-service (PasS) startup for the connected home and smart security market. Before that he served as EVP and chief strategy officer for First Media Group in Indonesian, and as CEO of First Media/Link Net. He’s also held senior roles with both AT&T and Charter, (serving as EVP and CMO with the latter).

“Rovi’s ongoing investment in new products and technologies are improving the way consumers find, discover and consume content across devices at home and on the go,” Schremp said. “I am excited to join an industry leader that is bringing groundbreaking entertainment solutions to customers and viewers around the world.”