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NEON Names David Laub SVP of Marketing and Publicity

The move underscores the company’s drive to elevate its festival profile through awards-focused campaigns in the competitive indie distribution arena.

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David Laub (Credit: Michael Kovac/WireImage) and Neon Logo (Credit: Neon)

Overview

  • Laub’s newly created SVP of Marketing & Publicity role is charged with overseeing marketing, publicity and awards strategy for NEON’s upcoming film slate.
  • He will work directly with President of Global Cinema Ryan Werner to craft targeted festival campaigns aimed at boosting awards recognition.
  • At Metrograph Pictures, where he served as head from February 2024, Laub acquired and released Sundance and Cannes selections including Good One and Santosh as well as Venice prize-winner April.
  • He brings nearly nine years at A24, during which he led campaigns for critically acclaimed titles such as Aftersun, Close and First Cow.
  • Ryan Werner praised Laub’s strategic insight and passion for film as key assets for advancing NEON’s awards ambitions.