Chris Waldron

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Andrews McMeel Universal

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Overview

Chris is a digital executive with deep expertise in innovative product delivery, games, and AI strategy, currently serving as the Chief Digital Officer at Andrews McMeel Universal. A two-time graduate of the University of Florida, he previously spent nearly two decades at Cartoon Network. Colleagues describe him as passionate, exuberant, and a strong leader.

His career move to Andrews McMeel was driven by a lifelong passion for comics, which he calls his "first love, " citing iconic strips like "Calvin and Hobbes" as inspirations. He is focused on the digital transformation of illustrious brands and has a keen interest in puzzle and game creation.

He worked closely with legendary cartoonist Gary Larson to launch TheFarSide. com, winning a Webby People’s Voice Award for the project.

Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Imaginative

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
As CDO, he is responsible for driving the digital transformation for Andrews McMeel Universal's products and internal technology teams.
Game Development
Spent nearly 20 years at Cartoon Network, where he led the games and digital products division and was the executive producer for major online games like "FusionFall".
Future of Comics
Joined AMU, a major comics syndicator, because comics are his "first love. " He is now responsible for bringing iconic comic properties into the digital age.

Media Appearances

AMU names Chris Waldron Chief Digital Officer. Featured in Andrews McMeel Universal (official website)

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Chris Waldron Joins Andrews McMeel Universal as Chief Digital Officer. Featured in The Daily Cartoonist

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Chris Waldron – Chief Digital Officer at Andrews McMeel Universal. Featured in The Org

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Work History

5-2019
Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Andrews McMeel Universal
8-2010 - 4-2019
Vice President, Games and Digital Products at Cartoon Network
4-2006 - 8-2010
Vice President/Executive Producer at Cartoon Network
3-2000 - 3-2006
Director of Technology at Cartoon Network

Education

1994 - 1996
MA from University of Florida
1990 - 1994
BA from University of Florida

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Chris

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