AMC Networks Promotes Olivia Dupuis to Head of Publicity and Talent Relations

AMC Networks has upped Olivia Dupuis to executive vice president of publicity and talent relations.

In this elevated role, Dupuis will lead consumer publicity and talent relations for the company’s entertainment brands and platforms, including streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE, as well as linear networks AMC, BBC America, IFC, SundanceTV and We TV, and film distributors Independent Film Company and RLJE Films.

She will continue to report to AMC Networks chief communications officer Georgia Juvelis and work alongside head of corporate communications Jim Maiella. She will remain based in New York.

Dupuis first joined AMC Networks (then Rainbow Media) as director of corporate communications in 2007, before moving to the consumer PR team at AMC, where she worked on campaigns for “Mad Men,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” “Halt and Catch Fire” and “Preacher,” among many others.

Currently, Dupuis oversees press campaigns for AMC Networks’ franchise series within the Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice Immortal Universe.

Prior to AMC Networks, Dupuis was a director of public relations at Goodman Media International. She began her PR career working across various PBS original series, documentaries, and news programming from producers such as Bill Moyers and Ken Burns, among others.

“Olivia is a tremendous leader and gifted strategist who has been critical to helping cement AMC Networks’ reputation as a premier destination for groundbreaking television and film,” Juvelis said. “I’m thrilled for her to lead a dynamic team responsible for driving attention and acclaim for our high-quality series and films, while also serving as a trusted partner to our incredible creative talent.”

Dupuis added: “I’m incredibly proud to be part of a company that continues to deliver some of the most compelling and culturally relevant storytelling in television and film. It’s been a privilege to help shape the voice and visibility of these iconic franchises and brands, and I’m excited to lead our talented team as we champion the next generation of bold, ambitious programming.”