ION Media Networks, Inc. today announced that Helen C. Karas has been named Senior Vice President of Network Sales. In this position, which will be based in New York, Ms. Karas will play a role in helping the company achieve its revenue growth initiatives by working closely with ION Television’s advertising clients.

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Slingo, Inc., a developer and publisher of casual games, today announced that casino industry veteran, David Lyons, will head up the company’s Casino Division. Mr. Lyons brings over 27 years of experience in the gaming industry to his role at Slingo, Inc., where he will apply his expertise in slot operations to further expand Slingo’s casino game development, client relations, and casino show floor presence.

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David Gardner, executive vice president and chief operating officer of EA's worldwide studios, is leaving the company.  An EA spokesperson confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that Gardner has chosen to leave EA and return to Europe with his family.

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