Neal Tiles has been appointed president of growing cable outlet G4–videogame tv, stepping in for Network founder Charles Hirschhorn. In addition, Dale Hopkins has been promoted to chief operating officer of the Comcast network founded in 2002.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead such a growing, dynamic network,” says Tiles. “Over the past three years, G4 has established itself as an exciting destination for young male viewers and I look forward to continuing to grow the network and deliver vibrant, appealing programming to our audience.”
Tiles comes to G4 from DirecTV, where he served as exec VP of marketing and was responsible for advertising, brand management and other creative services. He previously served as exec VP of FOX Sports, where he was responsible for marketing FOX Sports and FOX Sports Net.
“Neal’s brand-building expertise and Dale’s leadership in growing G4 to over 50 million homes in less than 3 years are an ideal combination,” comments Hirschhorn. “They are a dynamic duo who can elevate G4’s game to the next level.”
Hirschhorn is in discussions regarding consulting opportunities with G4 and other Comcast content entities, and is considering other entrepreneurial pursuits.
G4, which absorbed Tech TV in 2004, features a late-night animation block titled Anime Unleashed. Last month, the network launched Barbed Wire Biscuit, an hour-long Monday-Friday strip featuring edgy animated and live-action series including the gory toon comedy, Happy Tree Friends & Friends, the weird science show, Brainiac, and video game cut-scene showcase, Cinematech: Nocturnal Emissions. Ore information on the Los Angeles-based entity is available at www.g4tv.com.
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