Manfred Westphal to become listed on APA as Senior V . P . Media

Communications and marketing executive Manfred Westphal is joining talent agency APA as svp of media, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.our editor recommends'American Idol' Producer FremantleMedia PR Mind Exits The appointment follows a virtually five-year run as svp of selling and communications for FremantleMedia The United States, where Westphal oversaw publicity together with all corporate, trade and consumer marketing for that production company accountable for The American Idol Show, America's Got Talent and also the soon-to-launch The X Factor. Inside a recently produced position at APA, Westphal assists as primary communications and marketing officer across all divisions from the talent and media firm, which has a diverse roster of film, television, music, comedy and top quality lifestyle clients. States APA leader and Boss Jim Gosnell within an announcement launched Wednesday: "Manfred's extensive experience marketing all areas of the entertainment industry is a tremendous resource towards the firm once we still expand and broaden our achieve across all media and consumer platforms. His remarkable history and status talks volumes and I am thrilled to possess him join the organization." Just before joining APA, Westphal spent six years at Vital Domestic Television, where he labored with division qualities for example Entertainment Tonight, Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, The Montel Williams Show, the 2002 launch from the Dr. Phil Show, and also the 2004 launch from the Insider. At Fremantle, Westphal also supervised the proper publicity and marketing campaigns for numerous launches of recent and coming back shows such as the re-launch from the Cost is appropriate with new host Came Carey in 2007 the re-launch of Let us Create A Cope with Wayne Brady last year the re-launch of Family Feud with Steve Harvey this year and also the tenth season re-launch of yankee Idol with idol judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. Westphal is anticipated to begin at the end of September. Related Subjects The American Idol Show Entertainment Tonight The X Factor