• by Joe Mandese , Yesterday

A Starting Point (ASP), a "civic media company" founded by actor Chris Evans and partners Mark Kassen, and Joe Kiani, has named political media sales veteran Tom Tempe head of commercial partnerships.

Tempe, who joins from vice president-head of advertising at CQ and Roll Call, comes as ASP expands from its base of video commentary by political figures into newsletter publishing and live event programming.

"We're seeing growing interest from brands, institutions, and audiences looking for trusted ways to engage with young audiences and civic issues," Co-Founder Kassen says in a statement, adding, "Tom brings the experience and relationships needed to help us build on that momentum while staying true to our mission."