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Skydance Names Jay Askinasi Head of Ad Sales, Taps David Decker to Lead Content Sales and Ray Hopkins as Distribution Chief

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Skydance Names Jay Askinasi Head of Ad Sales, Taps David Decker to Lead Content Sales and Ray Hopkins as Distribution ChiefWorldPing
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What happened

David Ellison’s Skydance, formed from the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:01:06 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. David Byrne Turns Elon Musk’s Own Words Into New Song ‘Let Me Sell You a Dream’

  2. David Decker Lands Top Content Sales Role At Skydance With Jay Askinasi Overseeing Ads, Ray Hopkins Leading Distribution

  3. Skydance Names Jay Askinasi Head of Ad Sales, Taps David Decker to Lead Content Sales and Ray Hopkins as Distribution Chief

  4. On the Floor as Skydance Tries to Win Over Wall Street

Sources

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Read the full report at Variety

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