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Former Sony Pictures Exec. Ben Feingold Joins Hill & Knowlton

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Former Sony Pictures president of worldwide home entertainment, digital distribution and product acquisitions Benjamin S. Feingold has joined WPP owned (NASDAQ: WPPGY) Hill & Knowlton, the agency said today.

Feingold was at one point referred to as “Blu-ray Ben” for his work promoting the Blu-ray DVD format.

“His expertise in home entertainment, digital distribution and deal-making, as well as his extensive relationships in Hollywood, will boost our growing entertainment practice,” said Hope Boonshaft, executive vice president and general manager of H&K’s Southern California operations in a statement.

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