Toronto, Canada – August 6, 2013 – 9 Story Entertainment is pleased to announce the hiring of seasoned marketing executive Jennifer Ansley to the new position of Vice President, Marketing & Communications. Reporting directly to President and CEO Vince Commisso, Ansley is responsible for the marketing and promotion of 9 Story’s key properties as well as all corporate messaging. While working with broadcasters, digital providers, home entertainment distributors and licensing partners to maximize brand exposure and revenue, Ansley will also lead all corporate communications efforts, including public relations, international market initiatives and corporate events.
With over fifteen years of experience within the entertainment industry, Ansley is a proven specialist in brand positioning, customer marketing, corporate communications and digital distribution. Prior to joining 9 Story Entertainment, Ansley was Vice President of Marketing for Phase 4 Filmsand Director of Marketing for Somerset Entertainment.
“This is a very exciting time in 9 Story Entertainment’s growth and we are pleased to welcome Jennifer to our executive team,” said President and CEO Vince Commisso. “She is a skilled and seasoned strategist with the unique experience needed to lead our marketing efforts and take our brands to the next level.”
“I am thrilled to be joining a company with such a strong executive team and tremendous reputation,” said Jennifer Ansley. “9 Story is a best-in-class producer and distributor of high quality animated and live action content and I am privileged to be working on its exceptional group of brands.”
About 9 Story Entertainment
9 Story Entertainment is one of the industry’s leading creators, producers and distributors of award-winning animated and live-action content for young audiences around the world. With one of North America’s largest animation studios based in Toronto, 9 Story has over 200 creative and production staff, and has produced over 800 half hours of quality children’s and family programming, seen on some of the most respected children’s channels around the world across multiple platforms. The company’s distribution arm 9 Story Enterprises represents a growing catalogue which includes several beloved brands such as Arthur, Wibbly Pig, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, Wild Kratts and Almost Naked Animals in addition to exciting new series such as Numb Chucks, Camp Lakebottom, Cache Craze, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood and Nerds and Monsters. The company recently acquired CCI Kids, the family content division of CCI Entertainment, increasing 9 Story’s portfolio to over 1800 half hours of content with popular shows such as Guess How Much I Love You?, Joe & Jack, Artzooka! and Extreme Babysitting. www.9story.com
For further information:
Jennifer Ansley, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 9 Story Entertainment
+1 416 530-9900 ext 230, jennifera@9story.com
Mary Powers, MPowers Communications, +1 416 767 8692 mpowers@mpowers.ca