- Broadcasting & Cable Magazine
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Managed business development, investment and distribution strategies for investor group seeking to develop and acquire media properties in the US. Identified and evaluated media properties for possible acquisition. Developed channel concept and negotiated distribution for start-up cable network.
Read MoreHead of distribution for start up cable network. Developed and executed multiplatform launch and distribution strategy, hired and managed distribution and marketing executives, and secured nationwide launch on Comcast. Transitioned out after hiring in-house distribution team.
Read MoreHead of distribution for mid-sized cable network. Assessed distribution opportunities, developed and executed growth strategies, hired and managed new distribution team to stimulate subscriber growth, negotiated renewal agreements with every major MPVD resulting in a 10 million sub growth in one year.
Read MoreHelped launch new African American cable network TV One. Worked with founder for two-year pre-launch period to develop launch and distribution strategy, pitch network to prospective operators and investors. Collaborated on business model, strategic partnerships and private equity investment. Managed distribution on an outsourced basis thru TV One’s launch and initial roll-out.
Read MoreHead of distribution for start-up cable network owned by MGM. Developed and executed launch and distribution strategy, hired and managed distribution and marketing team, negotiated affiliation agreements with all major MPVDs in one year.
Read MoreDeveloped a launch and distribution strategy for a new linear cable network for WWE.
Read MoreManaged distribution efforts for start-up gospel music cable channel, backed by founders of The Stellar Awards. Phased out as management pursued a multicast strategy.
Read MoreHead of US distribution for a Russian Movie Network owned by Viasat/Modern Times Group. Successfully launched network on several major MPVDs.
Read MoreHead of distribution for start-up cable network owned by Universal Music. Developed and executed launch and distribution strategy. Hired and managed distribution and marketing team. Negotiated MPVD agreements; launched network to 15 million subscribers before merger with Ovation.
Read MoreHead of distribution for start-up cable network. Developed distribution strategy, negotiated with MPVDs, identified and helped secure investors and strategic partners. WCSN renamed Universal Sports.
Read MoreDeveloped new business and OTT distribution strategies for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s kids properties, including Channel One, a current affairs network distributed in schools.
Read MoreHead of distribution for first LGBT network in US. Developed launch and distribution strategies. Managed distribution, marketing and business development teams. Successfully negotiated carriage with most major MPVDs.
Read MoreHead of distribution for Canadian general entertainment channel owned by the CBC and Power Broadcasting. Developed distribution strategy, negotiated affiliate agreements with all major MPVDs, hired and managed sales and marketing teams. Transitioned network thru sale to USA Networks.
Read MoreHead of distribution for international news network owned by the CBC and Power Broadcasting. Developed distribution strategy, negotiated all affiliate agreements, hired and managed sales staff. Launched network successfully on most major operators before selling to USA Networks.
Read MoreProvided due diligence on several acquisition opportunities in the media space for private equity fund owned by Bear Stearns.
Read MoreHead of multiplatform distribution and business development for VOD network with large library of sports content. Successfully launched SVOD network on OTT platforms in US.
Read MoreServed on the Advisory Board for start-up cable network focusing on the culture of rural America including arts, lifestyle, and music.
Read MoreStrategic adviser to CEO on initial launch and distribution efforts for conservative news network.
Read MoreManaged US distribution of Canadian Fight Network. Successfully secured new distribution on several MPVDs.
Managed launch and distribution efforts for start-up kids sports network and digital media platform. Transitioned out as company pivoted strategy towards digital only.
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