Global Media Advisor Dan Wilhelm Joins Manifest Digital Board of Directors

CHICAGO - Aug. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Manifest Digital, a Midwest interactive design agency, recently welcomed Dan Wilhelm, a media and marketing communications executive, to the firm's Board of Directors. Wilhelm will join three other existing Manifest board members, including firm Chairman & CEO Jason Benedict and BDCA Capital's Scott Chappell. Wilhelm's role will be to assist in content driven service line expansion and future acquisitions. Wilhelm advises and leads investor and management initiatives for a variety of companies including BIA Digital Partners, Marquette Capital, Stronach Group, and Videon, on growth and development strategies.

"Dan's experience with regional expansion through acquisition along with his depth in the broader media sector make him an asset to Manifest's continued growth strategy, and we're thrilled to welcome him to our board," said Manifest Chairman & CEOJason Benedict. "He will be an instrumental advisor as we continue to execute our organic and acquisitive regional growth plan."

Wilhelm brings to the table strong credentials as former Executive Vice President for NEP Inc., where he spearheaded business development for the global television production firm and expanding international operations. Prior to that, he led the expansion of media company Primedia's digital and video offerings as President of their Digital Video unit. Earlier in his career, Wilhelm served as Executive Vice President of Lighthouse Global Network, a joint venture of GTCR, Frontenac and Lake Capital. He helped build a portfolio of 17 unique companies in marketing services, business communications and design. As Senior Vice President of Business Development for Fox/Liberty Networks, Wilhelm played a crucial role in the creation and growth of FOX Sports Network by expanding programming and distribution to 70 millions households. Manifest Digital is proud and excited to have him on board.

"Manifest Digital is at the forefront of innovation in user experience design and human-device interaction capabilities, and I look forward to counseling them as they continue to push forward with an aggressive growth strategy," Wilhelm said.

About Manifest Digital

Manifest Digital crafts products, platforms and campaigns that meet constantly evolving business goals. Established in 2001, Manifest has evolved to offer its clients a blend of strategic and tactical services including business, product and market design, with the extensive engineering skillsets required to deliver them. On a daily basis, the company shepherds clients through business and brand transformations that connect with audiences in measurable, rewarding ways. Powerful human insights consistently deliver award-winning websites, mobile applications, online campaigns, local events and social and social movements. For more information, visit www.manifestdigital.com or follow Manifest here www.Twitter.com/ManifestDigital or www.Facebook.com/ManifestDigital