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Article: Scripps Networks Taps Food Veteran Michael Smith As GM of New Cooking Channel.
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- Business Wire
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- October 27, 2009
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NEW YORK -- Scripps Networks Interactive is drawing from its reservoir of talent at Food Network to begin building its second brand in the food genre, with the company naming Michael Smith as general manager of the new Cooking Channel.
Scripps Networks announced earlier this month its plans to rebrand FLN as the Cooking Channel, with the new network launching in third quarter of 2010. Smith, who has guided Food Network's creative and brand strategies for the last 10 years, most recently served as senior vice president of marketing for the network during its rapid rise to top 10 stature. In his new role, Smith will oversee the development, staffing and production ...