Robert Cook

Bob Cook is currently head of Fox First Run Distribution responsible for station sales distribution and advertising sales for Fox First Run developed programs. Robert Cook previously served as Vice President and General Manager of the Fox Television Stations KTTV Ch 11 and KCOP Ch 13 in Los Angeles, California, a position he held for 4 years ( 2015- 2020).

Formerly, Cook was President of MBN INC a media marketing and entertainment consulting business that he formed in 2010 based in Beverly Hills, CA. In 2000 Cook was named President of 20th Television and oversaw all the domestic television syndication business for 20th Television. Under his leadership, 20th Television enjoyed sales and profits that grew year over year exceeding $1 billion annually and were the highest in its history. Before joining 20th Television, Cook was executive vice president for CBS Enterprises & King World Productions.

Prior to that, Sr. VP of marketing for Columbia TriStar Television, EVP of Guber-Peters Television, and VP station manager of KPXG Portland, Oregon. Cook has launched or spearheaded sales syndication for 140+ television series and hundreds of motion pictures. He has also produced thousands of hours of reality and scripted programs. Cook was inducted in the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in 2008.

Among the industry awards he has received are an Emmy, Tellys, a Grammy, a CLIO, New York Film Festival awards, Worldfest Awards, a Lulu, Gracies , countless Promax BDA Muse awards and the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame induction. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

updated 3.11.22