Leading online kids’ network and AVOD expert WildBrain has appointed senior executive Will Mahmood to the newly created position of Head of Strategy. Mahmood will focus on helping the company’s content partners exploit its wealth of viewing data, and will work on key projects supporting department heads with strategy development across the company.
Mahmood’s appointment comes as the company positions itself for future growth, and will help increase WildBrain’s focus on using the data and scale of its digital network to offer clients a unique competitive advantage.
“Will is a highly experienced and respected addition to our team and his appointment underscores our growing capabilities in the kids’ digital space,” said WildBrain Managing Director John Robson. “His expertise, contacts and strategic understanding of the business give us a real edge as we look to implement our ambitious plans.”
Mahmood brings a wealth of experience to the business. He has previously established the insight team at Little Dot Studios (All3Media), and developed digital insights for major production companies, properties and broadcasters including Peppa Pig (eOne Family), Octonauts (Silvergate Media), Warner Brothers Kids, Turner, Channel 4 and ITV. Prior to Little Dot Studios, Will worked at TV startup Beamly (formerly zeebox), which was backed by NBC Comcast, Viacom and Sky, and recently acquired by Coty.
“WildBrain is in a unique position in the kids’ space. The breadth of brands and partners it works with gives it a privileged view of the YouTube ecosystem and other AVOD platforms. Harnessing the data at our disposal gives the business a unique competitive advantage. We now have the first generation of children who have grown up watching most of their content on demand via mobile/tablet and connected TV devices and I’m thrilled to be joining such a great team at the cutting edge of these exciting trends,” said Mahmood.
