Senior Vice President, Marketing & CommunicationsJennifer Ansley
A seasoned marketing and communications executive, Jennifer Ansley has over twenty years of experience within the entertainment industry, with a successful track record in brand positioning, customer marketing, corporate communications and digital distribution. As Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Jennifer is responsible for the marketing and promotion of 9 Story’s key properties, liaising with broadcasters, digital providers and licensing partners to maximize brand exposure and revenue. Jennifer also heads up all corporate communications efforts, including public relations, international market initiatives and corporate events.
Prior to joining 9 Story, Jennifer served as Vice President of Marketing at Phase 4 Films (acquired by eOne) where she was responsible for all theatrical, DVD, VOD and digital releases for both the live action and children’s animated divisions. She led the trade and consumer marketing efforts for over 350 television and film releases annually, including key properties such as The Tudors, The Borgias, Chuggington, Max & Ruby and Franklin. While at Phase 4 she was a chief contributor to the company’s dramatic growth in digital distribution through the development of strategic pitches and marketing programs for Netflix, iTunes, Comcast, Xbox and more. Prior to that, Jennifer was Director of Marketing at Somerset Entertainment where she developed commercially successful music programs sold through interactive kiosks for leading retailers around the globe. During her 10 year tenure at Somerset, Jennifer was instrumental in licensing well known branded properties such as Hallmark and Fairmont Hotels. She was also responsible for overseeing all corporate communications initiatives including leading investor relations upon the company’s going public.
Jennifer completed her B.A. at the University of Western Ontario and holds a Masters degree from McMaster University.