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Matt Parkinson joins Image which also announces other promotions

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Image Comics has announced that Matt Parkinson is now VP of Sales & Publishing Planning. He will oversee Image’s Sales Department and will report directly to Eric Stephenson, Publisher & Chief Creative Officer.

Parkinson comes with 17 years of experience working previously at Dark Horse Comics as Vice President of Marketing. During that time, Parkinson oversaw all day-to-day operations of the company’s marketing department including publicity, social media, internal company communications, direct market relations, conventions and special events, promotions, advertising, and much more.

Reporting to Parkinson are: Chloe Ramos as Book Market & Library Sales Manager and Alex Cox as Director of Direct Market Sales. Jon Schlaffman, Specialty Sales Coordinator, will now report directly to Cox. 

Lorelei Bunjes, formerly the Director of Digital Services at Image, is being promoted up to VP of Digital Strategy. Dirk Wood, formerly the Director of International Sales & Licensing, will be VP of International Sales & Licensing. Heather Doornink, formerly the Production Director, is being promoted to VP of Production. Nicole Lapalme, formerly the Controller, is being promoted to VP of Finance. Kat Salazar, formerly the Director of PR & Marketing, is being promoted up to VP of PR & Marketing. 

Dark Horse and Archie Comics Announce Staff Changes

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Dark Horse and Archie Comics have shot out releases on some recent staff changes.  Dark Horse has announced the promotion of its former senior director of Marketing, Matt Parkinson, to vice president of Marketing.  Archie Comics has added Jim Sokolowski as Senior Vice President – Sales and Business Development; names Harold Buchholz, Senior Vice President – Publishing and Operations; Paul Kaminski, Executive Director of Editorial; Alex Segura, Vice President – Publicity and Marketing.

This past may marked Parkinson’s seventh year at Dark Horse.  He will now take on the full-time responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day duties of the Marketing department. Matt was first promoted to the role of senior director this past December, following the departure of former Marketing VP Micha Hershman.  I couldn’t help but run the photo that Dark Horse sent.

Jim Sokolowski, formerly of Marvel and DC Comics, joins Archie as Senior Vice President – Sales and Business Development. “Ski” will oversee the company’s sales efforts in the direct, bookstore, digital and newsstand markets and guide plans to expand the reach of the company’s iconic characters and storylines. “Ski” brings a wealth of experience to the company, having previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Marvel and Executive Director of Publishing Operations at DC Comics.

Harold Buchholz has been promoted from Executive Director of Publishing and Operations to Senior Vice President – Publishing and Operations. Buchholz will continue to oversee the company’s distribution, printing and packaging in order to maximize sales through various channels.

Paul Kaminski has been promoted to Executive Director of Editorial. In his new role, Paul will oversee the editorial side of Archie’s graphic novel and comic book output and coordinate the editorial side of Archie’s entire line of titles and imprints.

Alex Segura has been promoted from Executive Director of Publicity and Marketing to Vice President – Publicity and Marketing, and will continue to oversee the company’s external messaging to the press, social media and marketing outlets.

Congrats to all in their new roles!

Dark Horse Announces Matt Parkinson as Senior Director of Marketing!

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Official Press Release

DARK HORSE ANNOUNCES

THE PROMOTION OF MATT PARKINSON

TO SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING 

DECEMBER 30, MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is pleased to announce the promotion of its former director of online marketing, Matt Parkinson, to the newly appointed title of senior director of Marketing.

Parkinson, who celebrated his sixth year with the company in 2011, will be moving into new responsibilities in overseeing the Dark Horse Marketing Department.

In his time at Dark Horse, Parkinson has been an instrumental part of the brand’s growth online, through the development and execution of advertising, cross promotions, and social-media strategies.

Along with Dark Horse’s senior managing editor, Scott Allie, and director of public relations, Jeremy Atkins, Parkinson helped to develop the company’s first foray into original online content with MySpace Dark Horse Presents. Following that, he managed and developed the DH:HD program, showcasing original eight-page stories from top Dark Horse properties on the USA Today comics web page. Additionally, he had a big hand in the development of the Dark Horse Digital comics strategy and website, and has acted as the company’s spokesperson for the initiative thus far.

“My time at Dark Horse has been one of the most satisfying experiences both personally and professionally,” said Matt Parkinson. “I have enjoyed working with Mike Richardson and the entire Dark Horse team, and look forward to new challenges and opportunities. I am truly proud to have played a part in the company’s rich history, and look forward to having a larger role in carrying Dark Horse’s message to the world.”

“We’re very excited by the vision Matt brings to his new position,” said Dark Horse president Mike Richardson. “With his experience, leadership ability, and knowledge of the comics market, he’s uniquely qualified to make an immediate impact on our marketing efforts.”

Richardson also praised the efforts of former VP of Marketing Micha Hershman, who leaves after a two-year stint to pursue opportunities in the field of animation. Richardson was quick to wish Hershman well in his new endeavor.

Please join us in congratulating Matt Parkinson on his past accomplishments, and wishing him luck in his new role in the company.