David L. Simon

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Founder and President @ Simon Bros Media
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Los Angeles, California, United States, United States
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About David L. Simon

David L. Simon is a uniquely qualified entertainment industry veteran whose professional career has encompassed the U.S. and the world as a senior executive with major media companies including Fox, Disney and DreamWorks. Simon launched and operated television channels in the United States and international territories, with an extensive background producing content. He was vice president of programming for the Fox Television Stations. Simon went on to establish and operate Disney’s first international television production company in London as Senior Vice President & Managing Director, producing 45 series in 40 countries. He also launched the first international Disney Channels and Super RTL in Germany, as its chairman of the board. Simon served as head of DreamWorks Television Animation Studio. He founded Simon Bros Media, serving domestic and international clientele including Fox, MGM, Microsoft, Sony, Turner, and set up animation studios in Los Angeles and Berlin. He served on the board of governors of the Television Academy, board of directors of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Los Angeles, as president of the National Association of Television Program Executives and currently serves on the board of directors of the San Francisco State University Foundation.

David L. Simon's Current Company Details
Simon Bros Media

Simon Bros Media

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Founder and President
Los Angeles, CA, US
David L. Simon Work Experience Details
  • Simon Bros Media
    Founder And President
    Simon Bros Media
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Fan Film Limited
    Member Board Of Directors
    Fan Film Limited Jun 2018 - Present
    Producer of specialized film and television documentaries including “A Love Letter To The Beatles” and “Miss O’Dell.”
  • Simon Bros Media
    Founder & President
    Simon Bros Media Jun 2000 - Present
    Simon Bros Media is a global corporation providing consulting and advisory services for media companies and producers offering well-honed executive skills to craft comprehensive strategic plans to achieve optimum creative and financial performance.CLIENTELE (Partial List)• MSN Video (Seattle) - Advisor in providing original content for digital platform • Turner Broadcasting System Ltd. (London) - Consultant to TNT Turkey converting into Turkish content broadcaster • Lionman Foundation and Productions (New Orleans) - Chief Advisor to martial arts foundation with projects including: The President's Counsel on Fitness & Nutrition, graphic novels, television and feature film projects • Berliner Film Companie (Berlin) - Board of Directors and Executive Advisor – Set up animation studio in Berlin • 20th Television (Los Angeles) - Consultant – Focused on original digital content • RAI Worldwide (Rome) - Executive Advisor – Worked closely with CEO to develop strategic plan for international content provider • Cinar Entertainment (Montreal) - Trustee’s Board of Directors – Primary goals: Stabilize and sell company • Sony International Television (Culver City) - Consultant - Branding AXN Channels • The Box Ltd. (Israel) - Advisor – Television and commercial production company • Electric Farm Productions (Santa Monica) - Production Executive – Set up production for “AFTERWORLD” web science fiction series
  • Simon Bros Media Expert Witness Services
    Expert Witness
    Simon Bros Media Expert Witness Services Apr 2000 - Present
    Expert witness in entertainment litigation matters. Advisory and consulting services in content valuation, usage and repurposing.
  • Dreamworks Television Animation
    Head Of Studio
    Dreamworks Television Animation Feb 1997 - Mar 2000
    Oversaw all aspects of the newly formed television animation effort. Responsibilities includeddevelopment and production of television animation series and direct-to-video features. Twoimportant goals were achieved including licensing "Steven Spielberg Presents Toonsylvania" toFox Kids Channel and the Primetime Emmy Award winner, "Invasion America" on the WBNetwork. Organized the production process for the direct-to-video sequel to "Prince of Egypt"entitled, "Joseph: King of Dreams" reporting directly to Jeffrey Katzenberg.
  • Walt Disney Studios International Television Production & Channels
    Managing Director & Senior Vice President
    Walt Disney Studios International Television Production & Channels Nov 1988 - Feb 1997
    • Launched and managed Disney's first international television production company. Hired a specialized production team of indigenous executives to produce original content in each region and set up production offices in Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Rome, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.• Developed "The Disney Club" format which attained the number one position in worldwide markets. Produced 45 weekly television series in 40 countries.• Oversaw the production of television special events, including the six feed, five language versions of the "Grand Opening of EuroDisneyland." • Secured financing and managed development and production of made-for-television movie and series, "Stick With Me, Kid," as a five country co-production.• Launched the first international Disney Channels in Taiwan, UK, Australia, and France. Hired key personnel and supervised the operation, P&L, marketing and programming.• Member of GMTV board of directors representing Disney. Advised the planning, design and launch of the new British breakfast television service.• Served as chairman of the board of SUPER RTL in Germany, a joint venture between Disney and CLT
  • Fox Television Stations Inc.
    Vice President Of Programming & Production
    Fox Television Stations Inc. Feb 1986 - Nov 1988
    Appointed to position to launch the station group under new ownership of Fox by Rupert Murdoch. Responsible for program acquisition, scheduling, marketing, development and production for the Fox owned and operated television stations. Served as advisor to Fox Network, concentrating on network development, scheduling and programming. Oversaw the development of first run television series including "America's Most Wanted," "COPS" and "Comic Strip Live." Executive producer of live worlwide television event, "First Annual International Music Video Awards." Created "Disney Day Off" employing the library assets of Disney's animated and live-action content.
  • Ktla
    Director Of Programming & Production
    Ktla Apr 1981 - Feb 1986
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Supervised and responsible for program planning, acquisition, scheduling, development, production, budgeting, FCC requirements and marketing. Executive Producer of Emmy Award winning documentaries and live Rose Parade and Hollywood Christmas Parade coverage, as well as 3D events and entertainment specials and pilots that led to successful series.
  • Wttg Television
    Vice President Of Programming & Production
    Wttg Television Apr 1979 - Apr 1981
    Key focus was on program planning, acquisition, scheduling, development, production, marketing and budgeting. Executive Producer of the premiere, award winning daily talk show "Panorama" as well as for developing numerous pilots and prime time specials for Washington's premiere television station.
  • Wkbd Television
    Director Of Programming & Production
    Wkbd Television Nov 1977 - Apr 1979
    Oversaw all creative and operational aspects of the premiere independent television station in Detroit, including program planning, acquisition, development, production, news and marketing. WKBD was a fixture in the Detroit market and a successful complete make-over was part of the overall mission. It also involved launching their first nightly newscasts and maintaining established locally produced talk and entertainment programs.
  • Kbhk Television
    Director Of Retail Sales Development & Creative Services Director
    Kbhk Television Oct 1975 - Nov 1977
    Developed and supervised the station's first retail sales development department, servicing the local sales team with the tools to successfully attract advertisers from print to television advertising. Successfully exported the program to the station group. Promoted to Creative Services Manager, responsible for on-air look, promotion, radio and print advertising, public relations and the overall positioning of the station within the market. Created all materials for the launch of Norman Lear's late night series of television series including "Mary Hartmann, Mary Hartmann" and "Fernwood2Night," with all materials distributed to all stations nationwide. Set up a record-breaking competition for the first "Star Wars" screening in San Francisco.
  • Broadcast Management Consultants
    Director Of Research & Promotion
    Broadcast Management Consultants Apr 1973 - Oct 1975
    Worked on the development of research and sales tools for radio and television stations to leverage local advertisers in the efforts to divert print advertising budgets into broadcasting advertising. Developed style and content of reports used by the broadcast clients. Played major role in writing and publication of a book focused on the subject.
  • San Francisco Magazine
    Promotion Manager And Sales Representative
    San Francisco Magazine May 1972 - Apr 1973
    Us
    Produced radio spots and print advertising to solicit subscriptions to San Francisco high-end magazine. Advertising clients included top level advertisers such as MasterCard and BV Vineyards.

David L. Simon Skills

Consensus Builder Strategic Planning Event Planning Media Strategy Television New Media Digital Media Entertainment Video Production Advertising Executive Management Content Development Creative Content Production Film Broadcast Video Digital Distribution Media And Entertainment Content Strategy Broadcast Television Digital Strategy Storytelling Program Direction Commercials Comedy Consensus Building Animation Film Production Documentaries Start Ups Feature Films Public Relations Web Video Reality Radio Post Production Entrepreneurship Content Management Screenwriting Journalism Creative Writing Digital Video Pre Production Media Production Hd Video Independent Film Production Management Strategy Strategic Partnerships Social Media Marketing

David L. Simon Education Details

  • San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State University
    Journalism

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