MTV Networks' Entertainment Group has promoted
Jon Slusser to senior vice president, Spike digital and video games. The
promotion was announced by Erik Flannigan, executive vice president, digital
media, to whom Slusser will report. He is based in Santa Monica, CA.
Slusser was formerly vice president, MTVN and CEO, GameTrailers.
In his new role, Slusser will be responsible for management of the coming
merger of the male-oriented, online video site, iFILM with Spike TV as
Spike.com, bringing Spikešs broadband and television assets to further
strengthen the Entertainment Groupšs digital reach to the coveted male 18-34
demo.