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Proven media executive recognized as one of the industry’s leaders in innovative business strategy and revenue generation via content distribution and strategic partnerships. As a senior level executive, I have a proven track record in building and growing best-in-class media businesses. Recognized for producing outstanding revenue results through innovative business development, content distribution, and branded partnership strategies. Industry leader with demonstrated accomplishments and very strong senior level client relationships across CTV, OTT, FAST/AVOD, SVOD, Pay TV, DOOH, and mobile. Exceptional skills include building and managing highly productive business development teams, senior leadership strategy and collaboration, complex deal negotiations, and developing high value client relationships and strategic partnerships. Specialties: CTV and Linear Content Distribution / Multiplatform Distribution / Business Development / Team Leadership / B2B Marketing / Product Positioning / Strategic Planning / Start Up Success / Strategic Partnership Development
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PrincipalEagle Dock Media Nov 2022 - PresentEagle Dock Media provides strategy, deal-making, and business development expertise and support for content owners and platforms in the CTV, OTT, Pay TV, digital audio, mobile, and Digital Out of Home categories. Through a wealth of experience and proven success across a diverse set of brands and platforms, I am a recognized industry leader who consistently delivers innovative business strategy and revenue generation with extensive expertise in content distribution and strategic partnerships. Prior to the formation of Eagle Dock Media, I led Scripps Networks market-leading distribution growth for its 12 channels and multiple AVOD and SVOD apps. Instrumental in the distribution-related integration of the ION Networks by Scripps, my team maximized expansion across CTV, Pay TV, and digital audio driving significant growth in revenue and enterprise value. Before Scripps, I was responsible for Bloomberg Media's distribution in North and South America, maximizing revenue and brand extensions via content distribution relationships (pay TV, OTT, mobile and Digital Out of Home) as well as several multi-platform, branded partnerships. Responsibilities there included linear channel and VOD content distribution as well as the creation and management of the company’s strategic branded partnerships including BNN Bloomberg TV (Canada) and El Financiero Bloomberg (Mexico). I also played an integral role on the senior leadership teams responsible for launching and growing some of the industry’s most successful start-ups including Comedy Central and TV One.
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Vp, Distribution Partnerships & StrategyThe E.W. Scripps Company Mar 2020 - Nov 2022Cincinnati, Oh, UsLed the formation and optimization of distribution partnerships and related strategy across all forms of content and platforms (except for broadcast/OTA) for the Scripps national networks. Responsible for market-leading distribution growth for its 12 channels and multiple AVOD and SVOD apps. Instrumental in the distribution-related aspects of the integration of the ION Networks and the resulting expansion of distribution across CTV, pay TV, and digital audio driving significant growth in revenue and enterprise value. -
Head Of Strategic Video Partnerships / AmericasBloomberg Lp Aug 2015 - Feb 2019New York, Ny, UsMaximized revenue through strategic leadership across all distribution and video partnership functions for North and South America. Developed multi-platform branded partnerships and drove distribution of linear and VOD content on Pay TV, OTT, CTV, DOOH, and mobile. • Developed the strategy for the initial multi-platform distribution effort for the new brand, TicToc by Bloomberg. Achieved immediate distribution in the largest US markets via a new 24/7 airport network and taxi TV screens. Secured linear TV carriage commitments from all the largest free-to-consumer linear OTT platforms and several top-tier pay TV companies. • Negotiated a complex, long-term, multi-platform branded partnership agreement with Bell Media in Canada generating new revenue of over $15M over the deal term. Created the highly regarded BNN Bloomberg partnership operating across linear TV, digital, and radio. Successfully renewed the El Financiero Bloomberg partnership agreement and expanded platforms beyond TV and digital with the launch of Bloomberg BusinessWeek Mexico. • Managed the strategy development and resulting negotiations for the renewal of Bloomberg TV deals with pay TV partners in U.S. that resulted in the incremental revenue impact of $5M per year. -
Executive Vice President, Content DistributionOvation Jan 2012 - Aug 2015Los Angeles , Ca, UsExpanded distribution and related revenue while optimizing the workflow and ROI for the broadcast operations function. Maximized distribution results for linear, VOD, online, and mobile.• In a one-year period, grew channel distribution from 40M to 54M subscribers, HD distribution from 8M to 30M, and increased revenue by over 20%. Developed the strategy and negotiated the successful renewal of major pay TV provider agreements representing over half of the channel’s distribution. • Oversaw management of the Broadcast Operations function, including setting strategy, negotiating agreements, and maximizing of the workflow process for all technology related initiatives. -
Executive Vice President, Content DistributionMsg Media Feb 2008 - Sep 2010Exceeded annual distribution and subscriber revenue goals for cable networks MSG, MSG+, and Fuse while accelerating business development revenue (international, home video, etc.) for Fuse • Led the successful negotiations to renew all affiliation deals for MSG, MSG+, and Fuse, generating total annual revenue of over $400 million and Fuse HD subscriber growth of 10M. • Increased business development revenue at Fuse by 300% in the first year via international program and format sales, mobile license fees, and original series DVD releases. Conceived and executed innovative content marketing partnerships with strategic partners including Microsoft, Live Nation, and Comcast.• Established a newly formed content distribution team and led the Fuse B2B rebrand highlighting the channel’s pure music brand position and value as an innovative content and marketing partner.
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Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales And MarketingTv One 2004 - 2008Silver Spring, Md, UsDeveloped the initial overall affiliate deal strategy and brand positioning, negotiated charter agreements, and managed the team responsible for the initial distribution effort for this highly successful start-up cable network. Collaborated closely on strategy with the rest of the senior executive team, investors and board members to optimize the growth of the total enterprise. • Secured affiliation agreements in a very challenging environment with eight of the 10 largest U.S. distributors that included significant distribution commitments and license fees resulting in growth to 40M subscribers in four years and long-term revenue value of over $400M. • Founding member of senior leadership team that achieved industry-leading subscriber growth and reached profitability two years ahead of original business plan target. • Developed and executed an aggressive digital media strategy that included an innovative VOD offering, iTunes paid downloads, and broadband content syndication deals. -
Executive Vice President, Affiliate RelationsComedy Central 1993 - 2003New York, UsServed as a founding senior management team member and played an integral role as in the early strategy development and ongoing success of this top tier cable network. • Built a new sales and marketing team of 30 total staff members that generated annual revenues of over $50M and subscriber growth from 35M to 82M subscribers in five years. • Negotiated high-value, long-term affiliate contract renewals with all major cable MSOs and satellite companies representing over $600M in revenue over a five-year term.
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