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CHERYL DALY JOINS NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY AS DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS New York, NY – November 21, 2005 – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has named Cheryl Daly as its Director of Communications, a newly created position, it was announced today by Peter Price, President, National Television Academy. Ms. Daly will oversee communications for the Emmy Awards, including the Daytime Emmy, Sports Emmy and News and Documentary Emmy as well as the professional organization’s other educational initiatives, including the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation. A veteran television communications executive, Ms. Daly has spent much of her career at CBS, where she served as Sr. Vice President, Communications, CBS Cable (1996-2000) and in a variety of positions from 1976-83 including Director, Corporate Communications and Associate Director, Internal Communications. She also oversaw media relations for the CBS Radio Network and the CBS Radio Stations Group. Ms. Daly also served as Vice President, Public Relations at Group W Satellite Communications (1984-1994) and was promoted to Sr. Vice President in 1994. When Westinghouse merged with CBS, she was named Sr. Vice President, CBS Cable (1996-2000), and when CBS merged with Viacom, she joined MTV Networks as Sr. Vice President, Communications for TNN (2000-2001), which MTV repositioned and eventually evolved into Spike. Ms. Daly has also served as Vice President, Media Relations, for MSNBC and has consulted for MTV Networks and Oxygen Media. The National Television Academy is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, Creative Arts, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering/Advanced Media and Business & Financial Reporting. Excellence in Primetime programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Regional Emmys are given in 19 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, the National Television Academy has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.tv. Contact:
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Cheryl Daly