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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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6:20 PMVariety

Radial Entertainment Hires Former Sony Exec Carrie Ferman as Chief Operating Officer (EXCLUSIVE)

Summary

Radial Entertainment appointed former Sony Pictures Television strategy and operations leader Carrie Ferman as chief operating officer. The hire was announced by CEO Jeff Shultz during a keynote interview at the StreamTV Show in Denver.

Why it matters

A COO hire from Sony signals Radial is moving from build phase to scale phase, where operational rigor determines whether strategy turns into revenue.

2:53 PMHousing Wire

JP Piccinini joins The Real Brokerage as growth leader

Summary

The Real Brokerage hired JP Piccinini into a growth leadership role after he helped scale JPAR Real Estate to about 4,000 agents across 22 states and more than $5 billion in annual sales volume. The move signals an emphasis on agent expansion and production growth.

Why it matters

A high-profile growth hire can accelerate share gains in a competitive brokerage market where recruiting and retention drive revenue.

8:00 AMBusiness of Fashion

Deepica Mutyala’s Live Tinted Appoints New CEO

Summary

Live Tinted named Sherry Jhawar as CEO. Founder Deepica Mutyala will stay involved as a board member for the skincare and makeup brand.

Why it matters

Founder to CEO transitions often mark the point when a brand either builds repeatable scale or stalls under new operating demands.

7:00 AMCorporate Board Member

As Board AI Use Rises, Rules And Oversight Remain Scarce

Summary

A new survey finds more directors and boards are using AI tools in their work, but most organizations have not put formal governance, policies, or oversight in place to manage that use. Adoption is moving faster than the controls meant to protect data, ensure compliance, and define accountability.

Why it matters

When boards use AI without oversight, they import enterprise-level cyber, legal, and reputational risk directly into corporate decision-making.

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