Discovery alum runs off to Digital Circus

Former Discovery Channel president and general manager Clark Bunting has teamed up with video game veteran David Wheeler to launch a strategic media company.

Clark Bunting

Digital Circus Media will be based in Michigan and LA and will help develop strategies for brands and non-profit organisations looking to launch content. It will provide services including cross-platform media development, production, consulting, branding and strategy.

Bunting, who retired from Discovery in 2011, was behind the development of Shark Week for Discovery, while Wheeler, who has produced, written and directed for TV and film, has extensive knowledge in the digital world.

He worked as senior creative director for Electronic Arts and content director for Vivendi (Activision/Blizzard), and has credits on video games including Medal of Honor.

Bunting said: “Whether we’re helping to launch and establish an exciting new brand, making a binge-worthy TV series or designing an immersive video game world, for us it’s about combining our expertise with our client’s unique talents to tell the most engaging and memorable story possible.”