NBCU elevates Linda Yaccarino to chairman, global advertising and partnerships

Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal. (Courtesy NBCUniversal)

October 12, 2020 03:54 PM

NBCUniversal has promoted Linda Yaccarino to chairman, global advertising and partnerships, giving her oversight of a new data strategy unit, local ad sales, regional sports network sales and the strategic initiatives team.

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