Shari Kaufman, founder of long-running boutique entertainment PR shop SKPR, is moving to Showtime as VP of talent relations and special events under new communications chief Trisha Cardoso.
Kaufman’s post consolidates the CBS-owned premium network’s talent relations and special events units. TR head Dianne Hatlestadt has left.
Los Angeles-based Kaufman has handled PR for CBS shows like “The Insider” and “Entertainment Tonight,” as well as TV Guide.
Cardoso, who joined Showtime as EVP/corporate comms. in September after the exit of Richa Licata after seven years, has also promoted Kate Meyer to VP, heading strategy for awards and film festivals. She had been a senior director. Cardoso noted Showtime’s strong award showing, which included three Golden Globe Awards last month, in announcing the promotion.