DHX Media taps new managing director for WildBrain

HALIFAX – DHX Media has named Jon Gisby as managing director of WildBrain, its digital kids’ network and studio, located in London, UK.Gisby (pictured) has a proven track record of driving growth by distributing and monetizing content in new online markets through senior roles with video-on-demand platforms and broadcasters including music-video platform Vevo, the BBC and Channel 4, Yahoo! Europe, and Swedish streaming service Magine TV.“We welcome Jon as an excellent addition to our team and look forward to working with him as we continue to build momentum in the digital space for our content”, said DHX Media executive chair and CEO Michael...