Shari Rosenblum is set to depart 20th Television and 20th Television Animation, ending a nearly three decade long career with the studio. The communications executive most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and head of publicity for Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and 20th TV Animation units. She assumed this specific role in 2022, following a long history with the company that began before the Disney and Fox merger.
Rosenblum originally joined 20th Century Fox Television while it was still operating under its previous name. She served under then-studio heads Dana Walden and Gary Newman during her early years at the company. Her departure is part of a broader initiative involving voluntary early retirement offers extended to long tenured employees earlier in 2026.
Candice Ashton, the Executive Vice President of publicity at Disney Entertainment Television, addressed the staff regarding Rosenblum’s exit in an internal note. Ashton described Rosenblum as a consummate professional who significantly shaped the studio's reputation. She highlighted Rosenblum’s role as an advocate and champion for numerous internal teams and external creative partners throughout her tenure.
In a public statement, Rosenblum expressed deep gratitude for her career at the studio. She credited Walden and Newman for giving her a chance as an ambitious young publicist more than twenty years ago. She also acknowledged mentors and champions in her professional life, specifically naming Shannon Ryan and Candice Ashton.
Rosenblum noted that it was a privilege to tell stories for top industry talent, particularly in her final years working with Karey Burke and the executive team at 20th TV. She stated that she feels fortunate to have collaborated with brilliant minds in the television industry and holds a deep appreciation for the business, the people, the shows, and the journalists who cover them.
During her time at the studio, Rosenblum led hundreds of public relations campaigns across various genres and platforms, including streaming, cable, and broadcast. Her portfolio includes major releases such as Liz Meriwether’s “Furious,” “The Dropout,” and “New Girl.” She also worked on Steve Levitan and Chris Lloyd’s “Modern Family” and Howard Gordon’s “Homeland” and “The Beast in Me.”
Her work extended to animated and family oriented properties, including Jonathan Steinberg, Dan Shotz, and Craig Silverstein’s “Percy Jackson and The Olympians,” multiple Muppets projects, “Family Guy,” and “The Simpsons.” She also handled campaigns for both iterations of “Arrested Development” and projects from the slates of Dan Fogelman and Liz Helden.
Beyond her direct role at 20th, Rosenblum is known as a trusted figure in communications with strong industry relationships. She has mentored numerous executives, including Lauren Kamm and Megan Rugani at CBS, Kristen Kelet at FGS Global, Nicole Crawford at DET Events, and Ryan Aguirre at Sony TV.
Prior to her long tenure at 20th, Rosenblum worked on consumer products campaigns for licensing programs such as “Ice Age,” “The Planet of the Apes,” and “The Simpsons.” She began her professional career in literary public relations, representing books and authors.
Rosenblum has held several professional positions and honors. She has served on the board of P.S. Arts since 2019. She was a member of the Local 600 International Cinematographers and Publicists Guild from 2005 to 2022. Additionally, she received the Maxwell Weinberg Showmanship Award for Television for her work on the series “Homeland.”
