Social Media Release -- IDW Publishing, a leading publisher of comic books and graphic novels, today announced that AnnaMaria White, an experienced public relations and marketing professional, has joined the company as its in-house marketing manager.

“We are very excited to have AnnaMaria join our team,” said IDW COO Greg Goldstein. “IDW has grown very successfully in its ten-year history and that growth has accelerated in recent months. AnnaMaria is the ideal person to manage all of our communications needs as we continue to expand.”

As Marketing and PR Manager, Ms. White will manage the company’s public relations and marketing efforts. Ms. White has worked in public relations and marketing for years in a variety of industries, including entertainment, politics, healthcare and non-profit. Most recently, she was a Public Relations Manager at leading sports and entertainment cards and collectibles company, Upper Deck, focusing on entertainment brands, such as World of Warcraft, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Marvel. Previously, Ms. White was the Communications Manager for Empire State Development, the economic development agency of the New York State government.

“I am thrilled to be joining IDW,” said Ms. White. “The strength of the company and diversity of its products offers an unique and exciting opportunity to help bring IDW to the next level.”

Ms. White holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University.

About IDW Publishing

IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. As a leader in the horror, action, and sci-fi genres, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including television's #1 prime time series, CBS' “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation;” Paramount's “Star Trek;” Fox's “Angel;” Hasbro's “The Transformers;” and the BBC's “Doctor Who.” IDW's original horror series, "30 Days of Night," was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. In April 2008, IDW released "Michael Recycle," the first title from its new children's book imprint, Worthwhile Books. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.