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Chris Ward
Senior Vice President, Midwest Advertising Sales Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel Biography Chris Ward is the Senior Vice President of Midwest Advertising Sales for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. He is based in the networks’ Chicago office and reports to Bill Abbott, Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales.
In this role, Ward oversees the Chicago Ad Sales team as well as all client relationships based in the region’s 15 state territory. He is responsible for the presentation of strategic advertising solutions, including promotions and sponsorships, sales opportunities, and for negotiating upfront and scatter agency deals for the Midwest region. Ward also shares responsibilities for overseeing the network’s regional offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
Ward joined the network in 2000 as Director and was promoted to Vice President in 2002. Prior to joining Hallmark Channel, he held several positions at Fox Family Channel, most recently as Account Executive.
Ward received his bachelor’s degree in government from Franklin and Marshall College. He is a member of the Broadcast Advertising Club in Chicago. He resides in Chicago with his wife, Lisa, their son, Benjamin, and daughter, Stella. # # #
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