FUNimation announces new director of Sales
FUNimation Brings in Industry Expert to Expand Home Video Sales Division Tony Vandeveerdonk s FUNimation as Director of Sales
Ft. Worth, TX -- July 21, 2003 -- To its over 30% growth and expanding business model, FUNimation Productions, LTD. announces the hiring of Tony Vandeveerdonk as Director of Sales for the Home Video Division.
"We are proud to announce Tony's arrival at FUNimation. Tony is one of the few pioneers in the placement and sales of some of the first and most successful anime videos in the industry," states Pokémon anime phenomenon, he was responsible for the sales of Pokémon to the mass merchant channel and many other key s."
Vandeveerdonk brings 14 years of home video experience to FUNimation. "It has been a great ride being part of the initial growth of the anime market," commented Vandeveerdonk. "I have seen the category grow from a small niche business in the $40-50 million range, to almost a half billion dollar industry in a short five years. I expect this brisk growth to continue."
Regarding his new position as the Director of FUNimation's Home Video Sales Division, Vandeveerdonk was positive about both the opportunity and the challenge. "FUNimation has a strong position and share of the anime and kidvid categories already. We will further expand and dominate these categories with a portfolio of exciting new titles."
Vandeveerdonk, formerly the Sr. National Sales Manager for Pioneer Entertainment USA, began his duties at the Fort Worth-based production and distribution company on July 7th. He will be attending Video Software Dealers Association's Home Entertainment 2003 in Las Vegas with FUNimation, and will be holding meetings in their suite at the Venetian. Appointments can be made by ing (817) 788-0627, ext. 222.
About FUNimation(TM)
Focusing on quality entertainment properties such as Adult Swim in August. For additional information on FUNimation and its properties Jeff Dronen at FUNimation at 817-788-0627 or jeff.dronen@funimation.com, or check out www.funimation.com.
Ft. Worth, TX -- July 21, 2003 -- To its over 30% growth and expanding business model, FUNimation Productions, LTD. announces the hiring of Tony Vandeveerdonk as Director of Sales for the Home Video Division.
"We are proud to announce Tony's arrival at FUNimation. Tony is one of the few pioneers in the placement and sales of some of the first and most successful anime videos in the industry," states Pokémon anime phenomenon, he was responsible for the sales of Pokémon to the mass merchant channel and many other key s."
Vandeveerdonk brings 14 years of home video experience to FUNimation. "It has been a great ride being part of the initial growth of the anime market," commented Vandeveerdonk. "I have seen the category grow from a small niche business in the $40-50 million range, to almost a half billion dollar industry in a short five years. I expect this brisk growth to continue."
Regarding his new position as the Director of FUNimation's Home Video Sales Division, Vandeveerdonk was positive about both the opportunity and the challenge. "FUNimation has a strong position and share of the anime and kidvid categories already. We will further expand and dominate these categories with a portfolio of exciting new titles."
Vandeveerdonk, formerly the Sr. National Sales Manager for Pioneer Entertainment USA, began his duties at the Fort Worth-based production and distribution company on July 7th. He will be attending Video Software Dealers Association's Home Entertainment 2003 in Las Vegas with FUNimation, and will be holding meetings in their suite at the Venetian. Appointments can be made by ing (817) 788-0627, ext. 222.
About FUNimation(TM)
Focusing on quality entertainment properties such as Adult Swim in August. For additional information on FUNimation and its properties Jeff Dronen at FUNimation at 817-788-0627 or jeff.dronen@funimation.com, or check out www.funimation.com.
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