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Sesame Workshop Names Joseph Giraldi as COO
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Etan Vlessing
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Sesame Workshop taps digital media executive Joseph Giraldi as new COO to steer the beloved children's brand into a shifting media landscape.
beat sheet
- Giraldi's top priority will be finding a new home for fresh Sesame Street episodes after HBO and Max opted not to renew their output deal.
- The long-running kids' series is undergoing format changes starting in 2025, including dropping the magazine-style in favor of longer, narrative-driven segments and a new animated spin-off.
call sheet
Joseph Giraldi, Sherrie Westin, Sesame Workshop, Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO, Max, Imax, Time Inc., IBM, Paramount, Smithsonian Channel, NYU Stern School of Business, Sesame Street, Tales From 123