SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2017 /CNW/-- Frankly
Inc. (TSX VENTURE: TLK) (Frankly), a leader in
transforming local TV broadcast and media companies by enabling
them to publish and monetize their digital content across multiple
platforms, today announced the following new management hires, role
transitions, and promotions:
Alisa Warshawski has
transitioned from VP, Solutions Engineering to VP, Web Product and
will oversee all aspects of Frankly's fullstack web product.
Warshawski has more than 15 years of expertise in web development,
including launching numerous digital brands. Prior to joining
Frankly, Warshawski was Head of Product for Time Inc.'s Food &
Health Lifestyle Group, where she led cross-functional teams as
well as a team of product managers. Previously, she served as a
Product Director at Scripps Network Interactive and also held
product management positions at Worldnow earlier in her career.
Warshawski's extensive product management experience will enable
Frankly's web product to continue its anticipated growth.
Jai Vyas was appointed as
the company's new Director, Solutions Engineering. Vyas will be
responsible for acting as the bridge between Frankly's commercial
clients and its product and technology teams, ensuring Frankly's
products and services meet customer expectations. Vyas brings deep
understanding of technology combined with his marketing,
advertising and business development skills. Prior to joining
Frankly, Vyas was the Director, Digital Innovation & Strategy
for Calkins Digital.
Matthew Ehrens was
appointed as Frankly's Head of Web Engineering. He comes to Frankly
with more than 20 years of experience and has a proven track record
for managing cross-functional teams that deliver and support
versatile and valuable solutions. Ehrens was most recently with
Scripps Networks Interactive, where he directed lean & agile
software engineering teams for desktop and mobile website
verticals. His previous experiences include technical, as
well as management roles at AOL and AARP.
Amy Parrish was appointed
as the new Strategic Account Director, Advertising on Frankly's
Client Services Team. Parrish will be responsible for account
oversight and development for Frankly's national ad network
clients. She was previously the Digital Media Director at
WTHR, the Dispatch station in Indianapolis, as well as the Digital Media
Sales Manager at Waterman Broadcasting in Ft. Myers,
FL.
Wes Cook was promoted from
Client Services Manager to Director, Strategic Account Management
and Client Services. Since joining Frankly in 2014, Cook has
proven to be an incredible asset to the company, helping clients
successfully launch new products as well as deploy the company's
next-gen platform. Over his career, he has garnered many
client and industry accolades.
"I am thrilled with the caliber of new additions to our
leadership team," said Steve Chung,
Founder and CEO of Frankly. "The addition of such a talented
roster of leaders across key functions in our organization is a
testament to our ability to attract and retain top talent, which is
the lifeblood of any great technology company. I wish Alisa, Jai,
Matt, Amy and Wes all the best in their new roles and I am proud to
serve alongside such a strong team."
About Frankly
Frankly (TSX VENTURE: TLK) builds an
integrated software platform for media companies to create,
distribute, analyze and monetize their content across all of their
digital properties on web, mobile and TV. Its customers include
NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates. The company is headquartered in
San Francisco with major offices
in New York. To learn more, visit
www.franklyinc.com.
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