By Greg Hazley
Courtney Simmons has moved from the VP/communications slot at Disney Interactive Media Group to head publicity for Warner Bros.’s DC Entertainment in Burbank, Calif.
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WB said last fall moved to integrate DC Entertainment more closely into Warner Bros. to build more platforms for DC Comics characters like Green Lantern and Batman.
Simmons takes a senior VP role to handle PR strategy for DC Comics’ characters, in addition to overseeing media relations and internal communications for the company. She also has oversight of its New York-based publicity team.
She reports to executive VP John Rood, who said Simmons is joining at at time when the company is working the comics business into WB’s films, video games, TV and consumer products.
Other DC properties include MAD Magazine and Vertigo Publishing.
Earlier in her career, Simmons was at Sony Online Entertainment on the PR launch of DC Universe Online, a gaming venture with Warner Bros.
She previously headed media relations and government affairs for The LEGO Group and headed Pr for The Six Flags Theme Park in Los Angeles.
WB rival Disney bought DC rival Marvel comics in a $4 billion deal in 2009. |