Barnet – VP National Sales at Telemundo.

Telemundo announced the promotion of Andy Barnet from Vice President of Sales at KVEA, Telemundo to Vice President, Telemundo National Sales Organization. The announcement was made by Enrique J. Perez, Senior Vice President, Telemundo Stations Sales, to whom Barnet will report to directly.

In this new position, based in Los Angeles, Barnet will directly supervise all NSO offices and personnel, drive revenues by working closely with key accounts, and the Business Development team to create innovative group deals. In addition, he will be charged with improving sales service to Telemundo’s affiliate group.

“Andy’s leadership and expertise have been integral to the growth and success of KVEA and Telemundo as a whole,” stated Perez. “He is among the most respected Sales Leaders in Spanish Media and I’m certain he will grow partnerships with our Key Clients on all Telemundo Stations. Moving from the local station to the national level is a natural progression and great fit.”

In 2004, Barnet was named General Sales Manager for KVEA- Los Angeles and oversaw the station’s sales department and traffic department to strategically grow new and existing revenue in the largest Hispanic Market. Under his leadership the station has developed and implemented many successful sales initiatives that have led to revenue share growth for the station.

Barnet began his career at an advertising agency in Los Angeles. He has also worked as a national representative at Blair Television in Los Angeles. He was a National Sales Manager in San Diego for ABC as well as the National and Local Sales Manager at KNTV the NBC Owned and Operated Station in San Jose / San Francisco.