| TORONTO, ON and VANCOUVER, BC (September 25, 2017) - WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. (TSX VENTURE: WOW.A) (TSX VENTURE: WOW.B) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marni Shulman as Senior Vice President and General Manager. As Senior VP and General Manager, Ms. Shulman will be responsible for overseeing the launch of WOW!'s new multi-platform kids and youth brand as well as spearheading the execution of WOW!s newly minted partnership with Bell Media. We are very excited to welcome Marni to the Wow team. Her programming experience as well as an understanding of audiences and content will be huge assets for our upcoming platform initiatives,” said Neil Chakravarti, President and COO of the Corporation. |  |
With a career that spans more than two decades, Ms. Shulman has an extensive background in all aspects of broadcasting and digital media including the launch of new cable and SVOD services. She brings a depth of experience in developing cross platform programming strategies, content acquisition, original production, content merchandising and distribution.
"I am thrilled to join the WOW! Unlimited family," said Ms. Shulman. "Combining the unparalleled talents of veteran animated content creators, kids branding pioneers, best in class production experts and next generation digital content trendsetters, this company is poised to create the most innovative, multi-platform 'kidult' product offerings.”
Marni joins the Corporation after serving as Vice President and Head, Content & Programming for shomi, the first homegrown SVOD service launched in Canada. Prior to shomi, Marni worked as Vice President, Content for IFC Canada, Showcase Action and Showcase Diva Networks as well as Director, Programming for CTV Travel, where, in addition to managing day-to-day operations, she had complete oversight of all content related aspects of the businesses including developing, commissioning and producing hundreds of hours of original content.
About WOW! Unlimited Media Inc.
WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. (formerly Rainmaker Entertainment Inc.) is creating a leading next-generation kids and youth animation business by focusing on digital platforms and content. The company's key assets include: the world's No. 1 digital animation network, Frederator Networks, which consists of an animation production company Frederator Studios, as well as VOD channels on digital platforms; the world's first Hispanic animation network, Atomo Network, a joint venture with Anima Estudios; and one of Canada's largest, multifaceted animation production studios, Rainmaker Entertainment, which consists of Mainframe Studios that produces CGI animated television series, and Rainmaker Studios that produces long-form animated features.
"I am thrilled to join the WOW! Unlimited family," said Ms. Shulman. "Combining the unparalleled talents of veteran animated content creators, kids branding pioneers, best in class production experts and next generation digital content trendsetters, this company is poised to create the most innovative, multi-platform 'kidult' product offerings.”
Marni joins the Corporation after serving as Vice President and Head, Content & Programming for shomi, the first homegrown SVOD service launched in Canada. Prior to shomi, Marni worked as Vice President, Content for IFC Canada, Showcase Action and Showcase Diva Networks as well as Director, Programming for CTV Travel, where, in addition to managing day-to-day operations, she had complete oversight of all content related aspects of the businesses including developing, commissioning and producing hundreds of hours of original content.
About WOW! Unlimited Media Inc.
WOW! Unlimited Media Inc. (formerly Rainmaker Entertainment Inc.) is creating a leading next-generation kids and youth animation business by focusing on digital platforms and content. The company's key assets include: the world's No. 1 digital animation network, Frederator Networks, which consists of an animation production company Frederator Studios, as well as VOD channels on digital platforms; the world's first Hispanic animation network, Atomo Network, a joint venture with Anima Estudios; and one of Canada's largest, multifaceted animation production studios, Rainmaker Entertainment, which consists of Mainframe Studios that produces CGI animated television series, and Rainmaker Studios that produces long-form animated features.
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Lowell Hall
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Email: Lowell@irelandandhall.com
James Tessier
Tel: (416) 846-6125
Email: James@irelandandhall.com
Lowell Hall
Tel: (416) 887-1636
Email: Lowell@irelandandhall.com
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