Defy Media is rapidly expanding its original content offerings, and has hired two new executives to help lead the charge. The digital media company has brought on Christopher Willey and Alex Lin to work on Defy’s slate of originals, including three new series for Verizon’s go90 mobile video service.
Willey, a former MTV executive, comes to Defy Media from Condé Nast Entertainment and will serve as VP of Development. Lin hails from NBC Entertainment’s comedy division, and will work as Defy’s Director of Development. The digital media company’s Chief Content Officer Barry Blumberg told Variety Willey and Lin, who will work under him, were necessary because Defy was “barely keeping up and not necessarily innovating enough” with its content demands.
“Chris and Alex are instrumental hires as we ramp up development and production to meet the increasing demand for our content as we expand our...
Willey, a former MTV executive, comes to Defy Media from Condé Nast Entertainment and will serve as VP of Development. Lin hails from NBC Entertainment’s comedy division, and will work as Defy’s Director of Development. The digital media company’s Chief Content Officer Barry Blumberg told Variety Willey and Lin, who will work under him, were necessary because Defy was “barely keeping up and not necessarily innovating enough” with its content demands.
“Chris and Alex are instrumental hires as we ramp up development and production to meet the increasing demand for our content as we expand our...
- 10/13/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
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