Corbis Entertainment, a division of Corbis, a Bill Gates company, today announced Corey Silverman as head of Global Sales leading the company’s sales efforts targeting media agencies and brands.

The news comes on the heels of Corbis Entertainment’s launch of its Branded Entertainment Network (BEN).

The new interactive platform provides global brands and media buyers with instant, upstream access to the Film, TV, Digital and celebrity placement opportunities resulting in a first marketplace for branded integration.

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“We are thrilled to be adding Corey’s expertise and knowledge to the Corbis Entertainment team,” stated Mark Owens, EVP Corbis Entertainment. “His passion for what he does paired with his excellent team building and client relations will help us continue our growth on a global basis.”

“Branded entertainment is truly the next media frontier and the BEN platform provides a tremendous opportunity for our global media partners to leverage the power of entertainment within their traditional media mix,” said Silverman.

Silverman is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

Founded in 1989 by Bill Gates, Corbis is a leading digital content and worldwide entertainment rights company.