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Former MTV, Discovery Exec Sean Atkins Named President/COO at Dhar Mann Studios, Which Has Also Signed With CAA
Former MTV president and Discovery chief digital officer Sean Atkins has joined Dhar Mann Studios as its new president and COO.
As part of his appointment, Atkins has launched 5th Quarter Agency, a new division inside Dhar Mann Studios that works with creators “to leverage their IP to further monetize on YouTube.” Among its clients: the Stokes Twins, Rebecca Zamolo, Royalty Family and Jordan Matter. “We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Sean and Dhar, two visionary leaders shaping the future of storytelling and long-form scripted content within the YouTube ecosystem,” said David Freeman, head of CAA’s digital media department. Besides MTV and Discovery, Atkins’ resume includes serving as president of Jellysmack, where he was in charge of revenue, go-to-market strategies, customer engagement, brand sales, content teams, and new business initiatives.
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