Toronto’s 9 Story Entertainment has appointed veteran marketing executive Jennifer Ansley to the newly created role of VP of marketing and communications.

Bringing 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry to her new post, Ansley will report directly to 9 Story president and CEO Vince Commisso and be responsible for the marketing and promotion of the company’s key brands by working with broadcasters, digital providers, home entertainment distributors and licensing partners. She will also head up all corporate communications.

Prior to her new appointment, Ansley was marketing VP for Phase 4 Films and director of marketing for Somerset Entertainment.

The hire comes on the heels of 9 Story acquiring the rights to CCI Entertainment’s CCI Kids children and family library, upping 9 Story’s portfolio to more than 1,800 half hours of kids content including hit titles such as Guess How Much I Love You?, Joe & Jack, Artzooka! and Extreme Babysitting.