TLC has named Laura Staro vice president of its research division.
Ms. Staro has been with Discovery Networks since September 2004, first serving as director of research and on-air planning for Discovery Health Channel and Fit TV. In August 2006 she was promoted to vice president of corporate research, the position she held when she helped launch Discovery’s Planet Green.
Ms. Staro will report to TLC’s president and general manager, Eileen O’Neill.
“Laura brings a fresh perspective that will be a strong addition to our leadership team at TLC,” Ms. O’Neill said in a statement. “I am excited to have her on board as we continue to develop innovative and compelling programming for our viewers.”