Who are the new VPs of communications at Versant?

Amanda Cary and Jamie Palatini, both industry veterans, have joined Versant as VPs of communications.

What will Amanda Cary's role be at Versant?

Cary will oversee communications for Versant's entertainment portfolio, which includes cable channels like USA Network, E!, Syfy, and Oxygen, as well as digital properties Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.

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Versant Expands Communications Team for NBCUniversal Spinoff

Q: What will Jamie Palatini's role be at Versant?

Palatini will head up communications for Versant's sports division, including Golf Channel and other sports properties like the WNBA and League One Volleyball.

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Summary

Versant hires industry veterans Amanda Cary and Jamie Palatini as VPs of communications
Cary to oversee entertainment portfolio, Palatini to lead sports communications
Both report to Erin Calhoun, senior VP of entertainment and sports communications

Versant Expands Communications Team for NBCUniversal Spinoff

In preparation for its spinoff from NBCUniversal, Versant has strengthened its communications team by bringing on two industry veterans. As of October 2025, Amanda Cary and Jamie Palatini have joined the company as vice presidents of communications.

Cary, who previously worked at Paramount and Showtime, will be responsible for overseeing communications for Versant's entertainment portfolio. This includes cable channels like USA Network, E!, Syfy, and Oxygen, as well as digital properties Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Meanwhile, Palatini, who has been with NBC Sports for over a decade, will head up communications for the company's sports division, including Golf Channel and other sports properties like the WNBA and League One Volleyball.