Robins is new B&C chief; Jessell takes new role.(Top of the Week)(Broadcasting & Cable named J. Max Robins editor in chief of the magazine and its related properties; Harry Jessell becomes publication's editor at large)

Broadcasting & Cable, January, 2004

BROADCASTING & CABLE last week named J. Max Robins, a TV Guide senior editor, editor in chief of the magazine and its related properties. He replaces Harry Jessell, the well-respected B&C leader for the past seven years, who becomes the publication's editor at large. "B&C is committed to thought leadership in the television business, and Max Robins is the ideal editor for that mandate," said Charlie Koones, executive vice president of the Reed Entertainment Group and publisher of Variety.

"Having worked with Max at Variety and been a reader of his for years, I couldn't be more thrilled to have him on board," Koones said. "Together with Publisher Chuck Boikcom and the outstanding staff now in place, Max will further solidify B&C as the dominant...

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