McIntosh Joins MPAA

Joanna McIntosh has joined the Motion Picture Association of America as executive VP for global policy and external affairs.

McIntosh is formerly VP of federal government relations for Verizon in Washington.

“With her extensive experience in working with the private sector and government agencies and strong legal background, she has demonstrated the kinds of skills that we believe are needed to help guide the MPAA both here in the United States and around the world," said MPAA chairman Sen. Chris Dodd. 

McIntosh's resume also includes stints at AT&T, where she was VP for international relations, and The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

John Eggerton

Contributing editor John Eggerton has been an editor and/or writer on media regulation, legislation and policy for over four decades, including covering the FCC, FTC, Congress, the major media trade associations, and the federal courts. In addition to Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable, his work has appeared in Radio World, TV Technology, TV Fax, This Week in Consumer Electronics, Variety and the Encyclopedia Britannica.