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Silver Spring, Md

Advising on the development of content and distribution strategies for the Acorn Brands. In this role, working with 3rd party licensees and clients in commercial, cable and public television (PBS, APT, stations, etc) in the areas of television production and acquisition, program development, e-commerce, D2C and B2B marketing, media and digital product development, distribution and licensing. Executive producer on several public television specials -- Inside Foyle's War, The Story of… Show more Advising on the development of content and distribution strategies for the Acorn Brands. In this role, working with 3rd party licensees and clients in commercial, cable and public television (PBS, APT, stations, etc) in the areas of television production and acquisition, program development, e-commerce, D2C and B2B marketing, media and digital product development, distribution and licensing. Executive producer on several public television specials -- Inside Foyle's War, The Story of the Costume Drama, Being Poirot, Doc Martin Revealed and other titles. Show less

Burke, Va

A strategic thinker who is bottom-line focused with solid revenue and sales experience. Corporate, non-profit, network and entrepreneurial experience in consumer products, licensing, traditional and new media. Creative and innovative manager & administrator who takes pride in his ability to develop and launch new and diverse products. Enthusiastic leader with a passion for the media industry. Dan is developing new products and marekting strategies for broadcast, consumer… Show more A strategic thinker who is bottom-line focused with solid revenue and sales experience. Corporate, non-profit, network and entrepreneurial experience in consumer products, licensing, traditional and new media. Creative and innovative manager & administrator who takes pride in his ability to develop and launch new and diverse products. Enthusiastic leader with a passion for the media industry. Dan is developing new products and marekting strategies for broadcast, consumer, digital and educational media products for the DTC and mass retail channels. Show less

Silver Spring, Md

Developing and producing new programming & products, securing 3rd party licensing & content partnerships, and marketing strategies for broadcast syndication, consumer, digital and educational media products.

New York, Ny

Sourcing content for new digital products for consumer, digital and educational media products. Representing Gaiam in securing rights from 3rd party producers/distributors for digital delivery, mass retail, direct-to-consumer and education markets.

Established and lead the strategic vision for all of DCI networks home video distribution including all retail, direct-to-consumer, 3rd party and owned distribution channels. Built long-range strategic plans and budgets, as well as determined growth and new business opportunities. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Domestic HV business including operations, licensing, marketing, retail and product development.

A senior executive with Smarterville, Inc. (formerly Educate, Inc.) a leading pre-K-12 education services company delivering services and products to consumers and schools. Educate has a portfolio of highly acclaimed brands including Sylvan Learning Centers, Hooked on Phonics, Catapult Learning, Reading Rainbow and GPN Media.

Full P&L responsibility for GPN Media and Educate Direct (Hooked on Phonics and Sylvan brands) product distribution in the direct-to-consumer and education channels. Responsible for operations, customer service, distributor and broadcast sales, direct marketing and e-commerce campaigns, product acquisitions and producer relations.

An executive in Acorn Media Group, a multi-faceted producer and distributor of niche dramas, documentaries, performance, comedyand instructional programming from the BBC, PBS and various independent producers. Full P&L responsibility for all program acquisitions, original program production commissions & development. Managed business affairs and operations staff that supported Acorn US and Acorn Direct business units.

A senior executive in the revenue generating division of PBS which markets television program properties and licenses in the retail, consumer and education marketplaces. Complete P&L responsibility for product development, program acquisitions, retail and direct sales, and business operations of PBS Home Video, PBS Direct, PBS Kids business units. Key liaison with PBS member stations, independent producers, licensees, distributors, manufacturers and retailers.

Alexandria, Va

Sr Director, Program Acquisitions, PBS Learning Group (1990 – 1999)Assoc Director, Sales & Acquisitions, PBS Learning Group (1983 – 1990)Senior executive for a self-supporting business unit that generated revenue for PBS, member stations and independent producers. P&L accountability for product development, acquisitions, licensing, sales and marketing of all PBS home video and PBS Kids products to the mass retail, education and e-commerce channels. Impact:… Show more Sr Director, Program Acquisitions, PBS Learning Group (1990 – 1999)Assoc Director, Sales & Acquisitions, PBS Learning Group (1983 – 1990)Senior executive for a self-supporting business unit that generated revenue for PBS, member stations and independent producers. P&L accountability for product development, acquisitions, licensing, sales and marketing of all PBS home video and PBS Kids products to the mass retail, education and e-commerce channels. Impact: Consistently exceeded annual sales and revenue goals by developing and executing promotions and delivering high quality consumer and education products Impact: Member of management team that developed & launched PBS Ready-to-Learn Service (1998) Developed strategic partnerships with programming partners that resulted in $500K annual funding support for PBS You satellite channel. Negotiated multi-million dollar distribution and product development agreements with Warner Home Entertainment to serve mass retail placement of 300+ PBS and PBS Kids titles. Developed innovative marketing campaigns, strengthened long-term strategic planning, including establishing multi-channel goals and objectives, key strategies, financial modeling, ROI analysis, risk assessment and performance metrics for 1,800 title library of products. Managed 20+ inside and field sales staff; managed 15 staff members dedicated to licensing, business affairs, marketing, product development, catalog & E-commerce and operations. Show less

Masters In Business Admin

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