WarnerBros. Discovery hires ex-Obama aide Robert Gibbs to run PR

WarnerBros. Discovery has hired Robert Gibbs, a former top aide to President Barack Obama, to lead its communication strategy, the company confirmed on Tuesday.

Gibbs he will oversee WBD's corporate and business communications and report to David Zaslav, the conglomerate's Chief Executive Officer.

News of Gibbs's hire was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter late Monday.

"At this transformative time in our industry, Robert is the right leader to assume this new...