WEBTOON has added Jessica Turner, an 11-year Warner Bros. Entertainment veteran who spent the last seven years growing the Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts universe, as Senior Vice President of Marketing, the company announced. Turner’s most recent position was Vice President, Brand & Marketing.
WEBTOON is consolidating its marketing and creative functions under Turner, who will manage Creative, Digital & Partnerships, and Performance Marketing. Turner will report to Webtoon Americas CEO Ken Kim.
The company is launching its first print titles under the new Webtoon Unscrolled publishing program next month (see "Q&A With Bobbi Chase").
From Warner Bros.
Posted by Milton Griepp on October 12, 2022 @ 3:09 am CT
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