Cynthia Littleton has been named business editor at Variety.
Claudia Eller of Variety writes, “Based in New York, Littleton will steer Variety’s coverage of media and entertainment giants at the corporate level, as well as mergers and acquisitions and earnings. She also co-hosts Variety’s ‘Strictly Business’ weekly podcast with co-Editor-in-Chief Andrew Wallenstein.
“In addition to expanding her focus in business, Littleton will continue to serve as a key reporter and editor on Variety’s TV team, working closely with Daniel Holloway, Executive Editor of Television.
“‘There are simply no words to describe how deep my respect for Cynthia is and the tremendous work she produces for us day-in and day-out,’ says Variety co-Editor-in-Chief Claudia Eller. ‘There is no one who knows the TV business better than she, and consequently no journalist is more revered for coverage of that industry than Cynthia.'”
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