Daniel Eilemberg, president of Fusion TV
During the Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) annual Upfront presentation, Fusion TV announced that it is bringing together a cross-section of marquee talent—actors, filmmakers, academics, and musicians—to form the Fusion TV Creative Board.
The Fusion TV Creative Board will work to identify the next generation of creators and build a pipeline of diverse talent the network can tap into.
Members of the Board will also play a role in Fusion TV’s content development process, helping to curate some of the best untold stories that connect with the passions and values of the country’s diverse youth. The announcement furthers the network’s commitment to delivering enriching content that authentically represents today’s America.
Founding members of the Fusion TV Creative Board collectively have been recognized with 7 Academy Awards, 5 Emmys, and 25 Grammy Awards among other prestigious honors. The Board is to be led by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. with founding members Including Viola Davis, Ezra Edelman, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and Grammy Award-Winning Artist Residente.
“Whether we are talking about pop culture or politics, technology or sports, we are in the business of representing and amplifying the voices of multicultural communities in the United States. The group who will lead our Creative Board understands the need for greater diversity in media, often from firsthand experience, and are passionate about doing something about it,” said Daniel Eilemberg, president of Fusion TV.
Daniel Eilemberg joins Fusion as Chief Digital Officer and SVP
