Walt Disney Studios Promotes Melissa Stone to Publicity Chief

Aug 12, 2026 2:00pm PT Walt Disney Studios Promotes Melissa Stone to Publicity Chief

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Melissa Stone has been named senior VP of publicity for the Walt Disney Studios.

She will lead the publicity team and oversee the PR strategy across theatrical, including Disney Live Action, Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios, as well as Disney+ streaming series. Stone will report to Martha Morrison, the president of marketing at the studio.

Walt Disney Studios Promotes Melissa Stone to Publicity Chief

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