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Article: Blank guides Showtime into on-demand era.(Brief Article)
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- Multichannel News
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- July 15, 2002
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A 14-year Showtime Networks Inc. veteran, Matt Blank has spent the last six as the programmer's chairman and CEO. During his tenure at the top, Viacom Inc.'s premium channel has witnessed dramatic growth in terms of subscribers and the addition of a number of multiplex channels aimed at various niche audiences. Under Blank's leadership, Showtime has also ramped up production of original films and series that have garnered critical acclaim and a host of awards. Blank and the network have also been honored for diverse programming endeavors touching the African-American, Latino and gay communities with shows such as Soul Food, Resurrection Blvd. and Queer as Folk. Today, ...