In 2018, the former longstanding ESPN professional made the transition to Amazon. As reported by Sportico, Donoghue is recognized as “one of the most influential women in sports media.”
Throughout Donoghue’s tenure, Amazon bolstered its sports division by establishing numerous partnerships with teams and leagues. This included a significant long-term deal with the NFL to exclusively stream Thursday Night Football games until 2033.
In November, Amazon live-streamed the NFL’s second Black Friday event.
The news of Donoghue’s departure was initially reported by The New York Post on a Thursday, prompting us to reach out to the company for confirmation.
Jeremy Helfand, previously associated with Hulu and Disney, announced on Thursday that he would be joining Amazon to lead Prime Video Advertising.
Helfand initially joined Hulu in 2018 as a vice chairman before advancing to the role of President overseeing Disney’s advertising division.
His move to Amazon coincides with the tech giant’s launch of advertisements for its Prime streaming services. In anticipation of the upcoming launch, he expressed his excitement on Linked In, stating, “I’ll be collaborating with a skilled team of customer-focused entrepreneurs to create something truly unique!”
— Microsoft’s longtime leader, Abhi Rathna, is departing from the company. Rathna had been with Microsoft since 2012 and most recently held the position of main product director for Copilot Studio, an AI-driven project within Microsoft.
Reflecting on his tenure at Microsoft, Rathna shared on Linked In, “Microsoft is home to exceptional individuals, providing ample opportunities for professional growth.” He emphasized the value he places on personal and professional transformations as catalysts for progress, expressing gratitude for the valuable lessons learned from his experiences.
Mr. Brian Goldfarb ( Photo of Amperity ) Brian Goldfarb, a seasoned marketing executive based in Seattle, is bidding farewell to Tenable.
Goldfarb joined the Maryland-headquartered cybersecurity company in 2021, following his roles overseeing marketing initiatives at Splunk, Chef Software, and Amperity.
In a Linked In post, Goldfarb reflected on his departure, stating, “While parting ways is tinged with nostalgia, I believe it marks the beginning of a new chapter. I am energized by the exciting prospects that lie ahead in January, while cherishing precious moments with my 2.5-year-old.”
Virl Hill. ( Microsoft Image )
Virl Hill, a digital media veteran based in Seattle, has joined the advisory boards of the AI film startup Adventr and the media production company Roundtable Entertainment in Los Angeles. Hill most recently served as the CEO of Blade Games World before his transition to Microsoft. He played a pivotal role in organizing the Seattle International Film Festival and held executive positions at RealNetworks and Rhapsody.
Andrew Richardson has been appointed as the senior vice president of advanced analytics and computation at the Seattle-based insights startup New Engen. Richardson has previously held executive roles at Delphic and Tinuiti.
— Kasem Rodriguez Mohsen, a partner at Equilibrium Impact Ventures, and Paige Hendrix Buckner, CEO of All Lift, have been appointed to the board of directors at The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.
