7digital Group plc announced that it has established an Advisory Board to support the Group's US operations, particularly regarding strategic guidance and corporate partnership support. John Batter, former CEO of Gracenote and responsible for driving that company's sale to Nielsen, has been appointed to the position of Chair of the US Advisory Board. John Batter has also held senior roles at media companies DreamWorks Animation (President of Production), EA Mobile (General Manager) and M-GO (CEO & Director), and serves as advisor with investment management firm Shamrock Capital Advisors.