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Former Disney exec appointed as SeaWorld’s chief marketer
POSTED 05 Jan 2017 . BY Matthew Campelli
Godreau will be tasked with increasing the number of visitors for SeaWorld Credit: Press Association
Former Disney Parks executive Denise Godreau has joined SeaWorld Entertainment as chief marketing officer.

Godreau will be tasked with increasing the number of visitors for the attractions and “communicating the company brand in a meaningful way”.

She spent more than a decade with Disney, where she was responsible for driving attendance and occupancy for all theme parks, water parks and hotels for Walt Disney World Resort.

“We are looking forward to the leadership and experience Denise brings to our marketing team,” said Joel Manby, president and chief executive of SeaWorld Entertainment.

Prior to her career with Disney, Godreau work for the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, Bahamas, as well as Procter & Gamble, Pizza Hut and Blockbuster Entertainment.
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NEWS
Former Disney exec appointed as SeaWorld’s chief marketer
POSTED 05 Jan 2017 . BY Matthew Campelli
Godreau will be tasked with increasing the number of visitors for SeaWorld Credit: Press Association
Former Disney Parks executive Denise Godreau has joined SeaWorld Entertainment as chief marketing officer.

Godreau will be tasked with increasing the number of visitors for the attractions and “communicating the company brand in a meaningful way”.

She spent more than a decade with Disney, where she was responsible for driving attendance and occupancy for all theme parks, water parks and hotels for Walt Disney World Resort.

“We are looking forward to the leadership and experience Denise brings to our marketing team,” said Joel Manby, president and chief executive of SeaWorld Entertainment.

Prior to her career with Disney, Godreau work for the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, Bahamas, as well as Procter & Gamble, Pizza Hut and Blockbuster Entertainment.
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SeaWorld hosting final California orca show on 8 January


SeaWorld will take the next big step in its company-wide evolution this Sunday (8 January), with its San Diego park hosting its last theatrical orca show, a staple of the entertainment giant for many decades.
SeaWorld announces plans for orca-free theme park in Abu Dhabi


SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with Miral to develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi – a first-of-its-kind marine theme park on Yas Island.
SeaWorld cutting 320 jobs as part of company-wide restructuring


SeaWorld Entertainment has announced a company restructuring which will see 320 jobs cut after a sharp dip in attendance.
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