NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citybuzz, the largest destination television network found in hotels, taxis and in-flight, has added Blake Ross, editor of Playbill Magazine, as their new baroness of buzz for Broadway shows. Ross will cover the latest must-see productions and join plugged-in personalities like Tom Farley, socialite and Founder of newyorkinsider.tv and Ereka Vetrini, former sidekick of The Tony Danza Show, in their line-up of city experts.
Ross will host exclusive, in-depth interviews with theatre actors, directors and producers live from Citybuzz studios. These Citybuzz segments will run on playbill.com and become part of the site’s noted archive enjoyed by thousands of theatre lovers every day.
“No upscale traveler wants to feel like a tourist. Blake Ross is the authority on Broadway and will provide our viewers with the inside scoop. It's not enough to tell sophisticated travelers what's going on in a city. They also want to know where the insiders hang...where Gwyneth Paltrow likes to eat or what's Donald Trump’s favorite show," says Citybuzz CEO and Founder, Christy Ferer.
Citybuzz reaches over 17 million travelers a month with nationwide editorial programming that highlights the hippest spots and vacation tips. Citybuzz offerings go beyond the typical guidebook to give you a firsthand look at restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, hotels, theater and more.
Blake Ross has been the Editor of Playbill for almost five years. Prior to that, she worked as a publicist with PR veterans Ken Sunshine and Shawn Sachs working with clients such as Barbra Streisand, Betty Buckley, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
About Citybuzz:
Citybuzz is the largest destination network in the United States, broadcasting in hotel rooms, in-flight, taxis, The Jacob Javits Convention Center and on the web to capture the 360° Traveler. Citybuzz selects the best in upscale restaurants, nightlife, shopping, entertainment, hotels and exploration activities in every major city in the United States. In addition to selecting the best of the best, Citybuzz features respected local “insiders” to give their recommendations to travelers. With over 17.1 million monthly viewers and growing, Citybuzz invites you to be a part of the buzz!