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| February 9, 2006
NAB strengthened its lobbying bench, tapping Mike Mullen as dir, govt relations. Mullen served as sr legislative assist to Rep Mike Doyle (D-PA), with a focus on the DTV transition and SHVIA. Meanwhile, retired NAB chief Fast Eddie Fritts told well-wishers to keep an eye out for creation of The Fritts Group LLC. — Cox promoted Bob Redella to vp, dev. — Fox Sports tapped Gatorade exec Chris Caldwell for the new post of vp, client marketing. — Nicole Zussman transfers her vp, HR title at WWE to YES Net. — Sarah Trahern was upped to svp, programming, GAC. — Starz promoted Andrew Nigolian and Christine Carrier to svp, affiliate sales & marketing.