PITCH PERFECT 
FIFTY SHADES OF GREY 
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS 
Universal has elevated Michael Moses to the position of worldwide marketing president and hired Dwight Caines as co-president of marketing, the studio announced in a company-wide memo.The moves come as Universal has been rocked by a series of executive dismissals following allegations of inappropriate conduct by former marketing chief Josh Goldstine. Seth Byers, executive VP of creative strategy and research in the department, and Scott Abraham, another senior marketing executive, were also fired for inappropriate conduct.Moses has been with the...
Universal Pictures
Michael
Moses
President, Worldwide Marketing
As president of worldwide marketing, Moses is in charge of Universal Pictures’ marketing campaigns. The studio in 2017 set a record for profitability and crossed $5 billion at the worldwide box office for the second time in its 106-year history. That year’s slate of successful films included “Get Out,” “The Fate of the Furious” and “Girls Trip.” Moses oversees publicity, digital marketing and promotions. His prowess in big-picture strategizing helped franchises like “Jurassic World,” “Furious 7” and “Minions” each reach a billion dollars globally. A Universal veteran, he joined the studio in 2000 as vice president of publicity. Prior to Universal, Moses worked at Disney as director of publicity but began his studio career in communications at Disney Development.
