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MGM names Jeff Pryor as Corporate Communications EVP
MUMBAI: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM) has named Jeff Pryor to the newly created post of executive vice president, corporate communications. The appointment is effective immediately.
In his new role, Pryor reports directly to MGM Chairman Harry S. Sloan and is based at MGM’s corporate headquarters in Century City, California.
Pryor will be charged with directing communication and public relations strategies for all of MGM operating divisions including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc, MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM on Stage, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive.
In addition, Pryor will also be involved in the communication and publicity strategies and campaigns for MGMs international TV channels and global channel interest, which collectively serve nearly 110 countries, states an official release.
“I have always been impressed with Jeff’s strategic approach to publicity and his solid media relationships in Hollywood and around the world, said Sloan. In this new role, I expect Jeff to be very effective in communicating MGMs exciting strategy for 2006 and beyond.
Added Pryor: “This is a tremendous opportunity and I look forward to working closely with Sloan, the MGM executive team and the Board in rebuilding MGM as one of Hollywood’s leading studios. I have long admired Sloan’s entrepreneurial talents and adroit business skills during our connection through SBS Broadcasting, and look forward to continuing our association. To work for a legendary studio and alongside Sloan is an energizing challenge that I accept with the greatest of enthusiasm.”
Pryor, who has worked closely with Sloan for the past 10 years, joins MGM from the Los Angeles-based public relations agency, Priority Public Relations, which he founded as Pryor & Associates in 1990. During that time, Pryor handled corporate marketing initiatives and global publicity for SBS Broadcasting, S.A., Europe’s second largest broadcasting company. Through various assignments, Pryor worked with all the channels in companys footprint which covers The Netherlands, Hungary, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Romania.
Brands
Ekart expands IKEA partnership with EV deliveries in Chennai
3PL to handle 600 plus products with 48 hour delivery via EV fleet.
MUMBAI: Flatpacks are going electric and your sofa might now arrive with a smaller carbon footprint. Ekart has expanded its partnership with IKEA to power last-mile deliveries in Chennai, doubling down on speed, scale and sustainability in one of India’s key urban markets. Under the collaboration, Ekart will manage end-to-end large-format deliveries for IKEA across the city using a 100 per cent dedicated electric vehicle fleet. The move makes Chennai the second major market after NCR-Delhi where Ekart handles IKEA’s last-mile logistics, signalling a broader rollout of EV-led supply chains.
The mandate is no small load. Ekart will oversee deliveries for over 600 products from IKEA’s catalogue, ranging from furniture to home décor—categories that demand specialised handling and precision logistics.
Backed by its technology-driven fulfilment network, Ekart is targeting deliveries within a 48-hour window, offering real-time tracking and end-to-end visibility from warehouse to doorstep. The focus is clear: faster turnarounds without compromising on control or customer experience.
The EV-first model also aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, as urban logistics increasingly shifts towards zero-emission solutions. For IKEA, which continues to expand its omnichannel presence in India, reliable and eco-conscious last-mile delivery is becoming central to scale.
For Ekart, the partnership reinforces its positioning as an enterprise-grade logistics player in large-format commerce. The company already supports over 1,800 retail, D2C and enterprise brands, spanning last-mile delivery, part-truckload services and warehousing.
As India’s logistics ecosystem evolves, this collaboration highlights a growing trend: delivery is no longer just about distance, it’s about efficiency, experience and increasingly, emissions.
