Albert Whitman & Company Launches Albert Whitman Media
Albert Whitman & Company Launches Albert Whitman Media
Albert Whitman & Company has officially announced today the establishment of Albert Whitman Media and naming of media executive Attila Gazdag as president.
Under Gazdag’s leadership, Albert Whitman Media will develop and produce original media content based on Albert Whitman & Company’s popular titles for distribution across all media platforms. The new company is also engaged in digital media ventures that will serve as delivery mechanisms for its book catalog.
Gazdag takes the helm of Albert Whitman Media (AWM) with an extensive career in the development and launch of prominent digital businesses worldwide, including educational media, kids and family content, general entertainment, and live sports. As a senior executive, Gazdag has served in global operations and business development positions for Disney, the NBA, Warner Bros and Age of Learning, Inc. / ABCmouse.
“We are extremely pleased to establish Albert Whitman Media and expand our expansive catalogue of the world’s most beloved children’s properties into all forms of media production and distribution. To lead this ambitious new operation, we sought the leadership of a seasoned and experienced industry professional and are thrilled to have found that executive in Attila Gazdag,” said John Quattrocchi, president and co-owner of Albert Whitman & Company.
“Albert Whitman & Company’s rich history will serve as the foundation for Albert Whitman Media’s exciting future,” said Gazdag. “The trusted brands that comprise our publishing parent’s extraordinary IP roster are certain to capture the attention of many of the most prolific studios and media platforms in the U.S. and around the world.”
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