Hausman Consulting Demo - Media Company

In Development

INX is a new animated superhero series where tattoos on the characters come to life in magical, often fantastical ways. The creative on this project was developed by animation legend Eric Radomski, under the banner of Phuuz Entertainment. Radomski currently serves as SVP of Development for Marvel Television. Mechem Media has partnered with tattoo artist and past Ink Master contestant Jayvo Scott, and KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer on this very specific project.

INX already has some of the top tattoo artists in the world attached to provide their designs in various episodes. Next steps for INX is a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise funding for a 10-episode order.

Eric Radomski

EVP, Creative Development - Phuuz Entertainment, and SVP - Marvel Television led story and character development for INX

Jayvo Scott

Renowned tattoo artist and television actor; appeared as contestant on Spike TV’s Ink Master

Tommy Thayer

Member of legendary KISS band; partner, music producer, songwriter and equity partner of INX

History

A Great Pedigree

In the 1960's, Hanna-Barbera pioneered the art and business of creating timeless animated content for television. As CEO of the company that owned HB for 25 years, Charles Mechem helped write the story of the company that invented prime time animation. Under the leadership of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, beloved animated characters like Fred Flintstone, Scooby-Doo, and George Jetson leapt onto our TV screens and into hearts.

With the creation of Mechem Media, we have put the band back together to create new, timeless content. Great storytelling and memorable characters is part of our legendary animation heritage, our DNA. It's who we are...

Back To The Future

Mechem Media is crafting new IP/shows for the digitally savvy young generation, who are watching our shows on iPhones, iPads and Apple/Google TV. We are not just creating shows, we are building timeless, multi-platform brands. Indeed we are back to the future.

In total, we have 25 IPs in various stages of development, from embryonic to fully-baked. We are expanding to create not just animation, but also live action television and feature films.

Embrace The Future...

We are crafting new, modern programming that viewers can embrace and interact with across traditional TV, web, mobile and emerging media.

We don't just create and produce animation. We support our multi-platform productions with the proven digital strategy and expertise necessary to make premium animated video projects successful and appeal to audiences and advertisers alike.

Many of the shows we have in development include casual mobile/social games as a parallel component, through our sister company, First Post Studios.

Talent

Dan Mechem is a seasoned entertainment, media and PR executive. Mechem is currently CEO of Mechem Media LLC, which he co-founded in 2011 with his father, Charles Mechem. Mechem Media creates new intellectual properties for TV, film, new media and mobile.

Mechem began his career as Press Secretary in Washington D.C. for Rep. John McCain and later for Rep. George O'Brien. Following that, Mechem served as a White House correspondent for Capitol Broadcasting, and then he joined the team at Fox 29 news in Philadelphia for six years.

More recently, Mechem was VP and General Manager of the media and entertainment Division at Nielsen Buzzmetrics for seven years. Mechem managed and nurtured client relationships with clients such as Disney, Sony, Comcast, Nintendo, Nike, Microsoft, MGM, and many more.

Mechem is also a co-founder of mobile gaming and apps developer First Post Studios. First Post has built video games and mobile apps for companies like T-Mobile, Sony, 20th Century Fox, Marvel, Samsung, and the Harlem Globetrotters.

Mechem is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated with honors from Kenyon College in Ohio. He resides in California with his wife and family.

Charles Mechem is the Chairman of Mechem Media and lead investor. Mechem is an entertainment, media and sports executive who served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Taft Broadcasting and Great American Broadcasting Company (the company that owned Hanna-Barbera) from 1967 to 1990.

He was a partner in the law firm of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, Cincinnati, Ohio from 1955 to 1967. Mechem was Commissioner of the LPGA (the Ladies Professional Golf Association) from 1990-1995. He has been a consultant with Arnold Palmer Enterprises since March 1996. Mr. Mechem is a business advisor to a number of top professional athletes. He has served on a number of corporate boards, including Smucker's, U.S. Bank, U.S. Shoe, Convergys, and many more.