Aileen Budow is a senior communications executive and strategist with over 25 years of experience ideating and executing multiplatform corporate, brand, and event publicity campaigns for top television, music and entertainment brands. She has held leadership and management positions at Viacom, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and LiveOne. Aileen currently runs AB Creative Communications, an integrated communications consulting firm that powers brands by developing and executing fresh and impactful communication strategies to amplify their visions and strengths and connect them with their target audiences.

 

Prior to founding AB Creative Communications, Aileen was Senior Vice President for the Viacom Entertainment Group, where she led media relations and brand positioning for Comedy Central, Paramount Network, and TV Land. In this role, she provided strategic communications for the integration of the linear channels and their digital properties, including the expansion of original digital content, social media, podcasting, and branded content. As a key member of the senior executive team, Aileen spearheaded the publicity efforts for Entertainment Group’s on-air and off-air tent pole and red-carpet events and festivals (Comedy Central Roasts, Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest, Guys Choice, Scream Awards, Emmy Events, Comic-Con) and industry panels (SXSW, Social Media Week).

 

Aileen is a brand builder and creative storyteller with a passion for entertainment, music, media, and technology. A graduate of The George Washington University, Aileen is a single mother by choice and resides in Boca Raton, Fl. with her son.