Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Taps Former Warner Bros. Exec Jay Levine As CEO

Feb 20, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Hartbeat

Jay Levine

Los AngelesEntertainment Providers

Description

Hartbeat has appointed Jay Levine as CEO of the entertainment company, taking over from Thai Randolph. Jay Levine previously spent over a decade at Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia.

Company Information

Company

Hartbeat

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Founded by Kevin Hart, HARTBEAT is the global, multi-platform media company creating entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture with a mission to keep the world laughing together. HARTBEAT delivers comedy through its three divisions: HARTBEAT Studios, which finances, develops and produces innovative content; HARTBEAT Media, which connects with consumers around the world through events and the company’s expansive distribution network; and PULSE, the company’s branded entertainment studio that serves as a creative and cultural consultancy to brand. HARTBEAT’s flagship consumer brand, the LOL! Network, reaches audiences across its O&O social media, audio, and OTT partners.

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