SAN JOSE, CA — Samsung has hired Laurie Spindler as the first head of communications for its media solutions division that provides content and services for devices.

Spindler will oversee PR and communications for the Samsung Media Solution Center America (MSCA), which provides content and services for Samsung devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs like Samsung Hub and Samsung WatchON.

The division currently works with MWW.

Most recently, Spindler was head of communications at PopSugar. Prior to that she’s had stints at MySpace and Hitachi Data Systems.