Moonbug Taps Beatriz Miller as Senior Director of Distribution and Originals for North America

Miller to Bolster Moonbug’s Continued Growth in United States Markets and Beyond

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. - October 3, 2024 - Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, today announced that they have tapped Beatriz (“Bea”) Miller as Senior Director of Distribution and Originals for North America. Miller’s hire comes as the global entertainment company continues their expansion in the North American market through both originals and distribution of blockbuster shows such as CoComelon, Blippi and Little Angel. Miller will report to Nicolas Eglau, Moonbug’s Global Head of Distribution.

Bringing 15 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry, Miller joins Moonbug after a seven-year stint at Netflix, where she most recently worked in Global Strategy and Operations. There, she led cross-functional and cross-regional teams in developing and implementing new frameworks, processes, and tools for content acquisition, and managed end-to-end commercial deals with external partners. Prior to Netflix, Miller served as the Head of Global Digital Media and Rights Distribution at NBCUniversal/Telemundo, where she directed a team responsible for global distribution and oversaw commercial deals. 

“As Moonbug revs up our expansion efforts in the North America markets in originals and distribution, we are thrilled to be bringing on someone with such an impressive track record in both sales and content strategy to spearhead this growth,” said Nicolas Eglau, Managing Director EMEA, APAC & Global Distribution at Moonbug Entertainment. “Bea Miller’s expertise in the acquisition and sale of content perfectly positions her to scale Moonbug’s presence in the US and beyond.”

“As a longtime admirer of the global entertainment powerhouse Moonbug Entertainment has become, I am so excited to join the team and help supercharge the company’s North America expansion,” said Bea Miller. "With a one-year-old at home, I also know firsthand the importance of safe, engaging and educational content and look forward to ensuring more families get a chance to interact with Moonbug's suite of family-favorite shows.”

Currently based in Miami, Miller will relocate to LA in the beginning of 2025..

The news comes on the heels of Moonbug announcing the promotions of Katelynn Heil to the newly created position of Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy, and Mike Katzman to Blippi General Manager as well as the hiring of Juliette Premmereur in the newly created role of Senior Director, Social Media and Manuel Reveiz, Director Distribution  and Partnerships for LATAM. 

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About Moonbug Entertainment:

Moonbug is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events. 

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

For more information, visit www.moonbug.com. 

Media Contact: 

bao.nguyen@moonbug.com