Matt Hanna Promoted to EVP, Original Programming for Esquire Network
By: Caryn Robbins Sep. 30, 2015
Matt Hanna has been promoted to EVP, Original Programming for Esquire Network and will continue overseeing all original programming and development for the network. Hanna was previously SVP, Original Programming and has been responsible for the development of Esquire's popular series "Friday Night Tykes," "Car Matchmaker," "Knife Fight," "The Agent," "Brew Dogs" and "Boundless."
Hanna joined the company in 2012 and played an integral leadership role in Esquire's successful launch in 2013, as well as the network's ongoing growth and momentum. Under his leadership, Esquire's robust programming slate has included 26 original programs and specials to date, appealing to upscale, educated, urban men. The network will debut its first original scripted series, "Spotless," this November, as well as a second original scripted series, "Beowulf" in early 2016. Year to date, the network is up +20% with A18-49, up +15% with M18-49 and +23% with Total Viewers versus 2014 . "Matt is an extraordinary creative executive who has contributed significantly to Esquire Network's tremendous growth and success since our launch two years ago," said Adam Stotsky, President, Esquire Network and General Manager, E! "I look forward to partnering with Matt as we continue to take the network to new heights with more hit original franchises that appeal to our affluent, metropolitan male audience."Videos