Cineverse Promotes John Squires and Megan Vavarro to Co-Managing Directors of Leading Horror Brand, Bloody Disgusting
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) has announced key leadership changes at its horror division Bloody Disgusting. John Squires and Meagan Navarro have been promoted to Co-Managing Directors, while Michael Roffman joins as Executive Director of Advertising Sales and New Business Development. Under Roffman's advisory role, the company achieved a 40% increase in direct sales in Q4 2025 compared to the previous quarter, securing campaigns from major studios like Sony Pictures, Neon, and A24.
Since its acquisition by Cineverse in 2021, Bloody Disgusting has transformed into a comprehensive media platform, expanding beyond its web presence to include podcasts, social media, live events, publishing, merchandise, and SCREAMBOX streaming service. The brand is also involved in theatrical releases, including upcoming franchises The Toxic Avenger (August 29) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (December 12).
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nella leadership della sua divisione horror Bloody Disgusting. John Squires e Meagan Navarro sono stati promossi a Co-Managing Directors, mentre Michael Roffman entra come Executive Director of Advertising Sales and New Business Development. Grazie al ruolo consulenziale di Roffman, l'azienda ha registrato un aumento del 40% nelle vendite dirette nel Q4 2025 rispetto al trimestre precedente, assicurandosi campagne da grandi studi come Sony Pictures, Neon e A24.
Da quando è stata acquisita da Cineverse nel 2021, Bloody Disgusting si è trasformata in una piattaforma mediatica completa, espandendosi oltre la presenza web per includere podcast, social media, eventi dal vivo, editoria, merchandise e il servizio di streaming SCREAMBOX. Il marchio è inoltre coinvolto nelle uscite cinematografiche, tra cui le prossime franchise The Toxic Avenger (29 agosto) e Silent Night, Deadly Night (12 dicembre).
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) ha anunciado cambios clave en el liderazgo de su división de horror Bloody Disgusting. John Squires y Meagan Navarro han sido promovidos a Co-Managing Directors, mientras que Michael Roffman se incorpora como Executive Director of Advertising Sales and New Business Development. Bajo el asesoramiento de Roffman, la compañía logró un aumento del 40% en ventas directas en el cuarto trimestre de 2025 en comparación con el trimestre anterior, asegurando campañas de grandes estudios como Sony Pictures, Neon y A24.
Desde su adquisición por Cineverse en 2021, Bloody Disgusting se ha transformado en una plataforma mediática integral, expandiéndose más allá de su presencia web para incluir podcasts, redes sociales, eventos en vivo, publicaciones, merchandising y el servicio de streaming SCREAMBOX. La marca también participa en estrenos teatrales, incluyendo las próximas franquicias The Toxic Avenger (29 de agosto) y Silent Night, Deadly Night (12 de diciembre).
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS)가 공포 부문 Bloody Disgusting의 주요 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. John Squires와 Meagan Navarro가 공동 전무 이사(Co-Managing Directors)로 승진했으며, Michael Roffman은 광고 판매 및 신규 사업 개발 담당 전무 이사(Executive Director of Advertising Sales and New Business Development)로 합류했습니다. Roffman의 자문 역할 아래, 회사는 2025년 4분기 직판 매출이 전 분기 대비 40% 증가했으며, Sony Pictures, Neon, A24 등 주요 스튜디오의 캠페인을 확보했습니다.
2021년 Cineverse에 인수된 이후 Bloody Disgusting는 웹 기반을 넘어 팟캐스트, 소셜 미디어, 라이브 이벤트, 출판, 상품 판매, SCREAMBOX 스트리밍 서비스 등 포괄적인 미디어 플랫폼으로 성장했습니다. 또한 The Toxic Avenger(8월 29일)와 Silent Night, Deadly Night(12월 12일) 등 다가오는 프랜차이즈의 극장 개봉에도 참여하고 있습니다.
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) a annoncé des changements importants dans la direction de sa division horreur Bloody Disgusting. John Squires et Meagan Navarro ont été promus co-directeurs généraux, tandis que Michael Roffman rejoint l'équipe en tant que directeur exécutif des ventes publicitaires et du développement commercial. Sous le rôle consultatif de Roffman, l'entreprise a enregistré une augmentation de 40 % des ventes directes au quatrième trimestre 2025 par rapport au trimestre précédent, en obtenant des campagnes de grands studios comme Sony Pictures, Neon et A24.
Depuis son acquisition par Cineverse en 2021, Bloody Disgusting s'est transformé en une plateforme média complète, s'étendant au-delà de sa présence web pour inclure des podcasts, les réseaux sociaux, des événements en direct, l'édition, des produits dérivés et le service de streaming SCREAMBOX. La marque est également impliquée dans des sorties en salles, notamment les franchises à venir The Toxic Avenger (29 août) et Silent Night, Deadly Night (12 décembre).
Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) hat wichtige Führungswechsel in seiner Horror-Abteilung Bloody Disgusting bekanntgegeben. John Squires und Meagan Navarro wurden zu Co-Managing Directors befördert, während Michael Roffman als Executive Director of Advertising Sales and New Business Development hinzukommt. Unter Roffmans Beratung erzielte das Unternehmen im vierten Quartal 2025 einen 40%igen Anstieg der Direktverkäufe im Vergleich zum Vorquartal und sicherte sich Kampagnen von großen Studios wie Sony Pictures, Neon und A24.
Seit der Übernahme durch Cineverse im Jahr 2021 hat sich Bloody Disgusting zu einer umfassenden Medienplattform entwickelt, die über die Webpräsenz hinausgeht und Podcasts, soziale Medien, Live-Events, Verlagswesen, Merchandise und den Streaming-Dienst SCREAMBOX umfasst. Die Marke ist zudem an Kinostarts beteiligt, darunter die kommenden Franchises The Toxic Avenger (29. August) und Silent Night, Deadly Night (12. Dezember).
- 40% increase in direct sales in Q4 2025 vs previous quarter
- Successful expansion from web platform to 360-degree media company including streaming, podcasts, merchandise, and theatrical releases
- Secured advertising campaigns from major studios like Sony Pictures, Neon, and A24
- Two major upcoming theatrical releases: The Toxic Avenger and Silent Night, Deadly Night
- Departure of co-founder Brad Miska
Michael Roffman Joins as Executive Director, Ad Sales & New Business Development, Following Advisory Role in which he Helped Drive Record-Breaking Revenue
Longtime contributors John Squires and Meagan Navarro have been promoted to Co-Managing Director. In these new positions, Squires and
Also announced today, Michael Roffman joins Cineverse as executive director of advertising sales and new business development for Bloody Disgusting, and part of the Cineverse 360 Ad Solutions team. As an advisor, he has helped to generate record-breaking direct sales for the brand, including a
The team will function under the guidance of Bloody Disgusting Co-founder Tom Owen, who continues in his role as Cineverse Vice President, Network Strategies.
Since it was acquired by Cineverse (then Cinedigm) in 2021, it has evolved from a web destination to a 360-degree media platform that engages with some of the most passionate fans in the world online, via a growing podcast network, social media channels, live events, a publishing arm, collectible merchandise, and of course, SCREAMBOX, the fastest-growing horror streamer and home of movies and series such as Terrifier 2 and 3, and recent premieres, The Coffee Table and Project MKHEXE.
It has also been central to the company's theatrical film success, which in addition to the unrated yet widely-released Terrifier films, includes upcoming franchise returns of The Toxic Avenger (August 29) and Silent Night, Deadly Night (December 12).
"Thanks to an amazing team, Bloody Disgusting has evolved well beyond its roots as a top horror website. I am proud of the success that we have had over the past nearly quarter-century, and with Brad Miska, our co-founder, leaving to explore new opportunities, I'd like to thank him for all of his contributions and accomplishments," said Owen. "John and Meagan have long been part of the team driving this success, and they will play pivotal roles as we enter our next phase. And Michael will be a key force as we continue to grow, forge strategic partnerships, and enter into exciting new ventures."
About Bloody Disgusting
Bloody Disgusting is Cineverse's horror division serving fans through premium editorial, audio, video and social content and branded merchandise. As the No. 1 entertainment destination for horror, Bloody Disgusting is home to the genre's leading website at bloody-disgusting.com; Bloody FM, the chart-topping horror division of Cineverse Podcast Network; Bloody Press, Cineverse's publishing arm focused on creating and bringing audiobooks, e-books and print editions to market; and Bloody Disgusting merchandise. Bloody Disgusting also powers the fastest-growing streaming video service, SCREAMBOX, available as SVOD and FAST channels for casual and die-hard horror fans alike.
About Cineverse 360 Ad Solutions
Cineverse's advertising offerings unlock the world's most dedicated fandoms wherever they are, offering direct contextual advertising and a premium programmatic advertising network and ad-tech platform, c360. Cinevere's custom marketing integrations offer scalable opportunities to reach enthusiastic audiences across multiple touchpoints. These include audio opportunities via the Cineverse Podcast Network, display, social, experiential in-person events, and connected TV (CTV) advertising on the company's lineup of more than two dozen free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.
About Cineverse
Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS) is a next-generation entertainment studio that empowers creators and entertains fans with a wide breadth of content through the power of technology. It has developed a new blueprint for delivering entertainment experiences to passionate audiences and results for its partners with unprecedented efficiency, and distributes more than 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Cineverse connects fans with bold, authentic, independent stories. Properties include the highest-grossing non-rated film in
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