Eric Rovner Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

As Strategic Industry Relations Advisor for NATPE GLOBAL 24’, our focus is to identify & prioritize those industry leaders in regional content ideation & acquisition across North American new media platforms, while assisting in facilitating onsite experiences for NATPE Global buyers in conjunction with NATPE’s Head of Buyer Relations and Global Event Operations team.Drawing on my expertise in broadcast, OTT, SVOD/AVOD, FAST Channel, mobile, and pay TV sectors, my goal is to strategically align NATPE GLOBAL's content offerings with the rapidly evolving demands of new media in North American markets and beyond.Our team creates US priorities & target strategies with domestic & international partners to influence, encourage, and support marketing initiatives. Partner closely with EMEA, LatAm, and APAC to understand which companies & projects work within respective regions and how entities can help drive success.Work closely with North American teams across global brands to communicate priorities and strategies clearly & consistently.·Collate and distribute insights and learnings with relevant stakeholders·Coordinate, schedule, and touch bases with global stakeholders, while identifying and fixing gaps in the processProficiency in Hubspot, Slack, GSuites, MS OfficeFollowing its successful relaunch in Budapest in June 23', NATPE GLOBAL, recently acquired by Brunico Communications (known for industry leading events including REELSCREEN, KIDSCREEN, and BANFF) is next scheduled for January 16-18, 2024 in Miami, Florida. The panels and showcases of this year’s conference will serve as a pivotal summit for driving connection, innovation, and collaboration in the hyper-dynamic landscape of content & distribution.

✅ Manage day-to-day legal and financial "best practices" with expenditures exceeding $800k on behalf of various stakeholders✅ Manage a client-base of influencers to support deals with major brands - curating, marketing & overseeing 6 live-event activations across the US & Puerto Rico. Managed upwards of $350k per experiential event resulting in web traffic increase for brands by 25% over 12 months✅ Delivered authentic scaled campaigns and multi-platform programs (English & Spanish) based on RFP processes increasing brand engagement by 30% and users of products by 20%✅ Executed various series productions, including the 8-episode series (Hispanic Heritage Month campaign) for Peacock TV; & 1st Spanish language short-form program for Lebron James' 'Uninterrupted.com', expanding platform's reach into Latin America by 50%✅ Strategic Advisor & Executive Producer for TV streamer platform, negotiating over $2M in deal flow with a 60% success target rate✅ Managed a variety of CRM tracking & reporting, new revenue monetization practices & social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, & LinkedIn while engaging 40+ million followers✅ Evaluated established KPIs, short & long-term brand & social initiatives to drive visual presentations, budgets, projections & deliverables to C-Suite decision makers ✅ Serve as Mentor to Latine writers & directors chosen for the McDonald's sponsored "Dorado Spotlight" competition advising on over $700k in collective budgets among 6 projects✅ Altered the implementation of brand awareness & profit growth, resulting in strategic and tactical expansion, overseeing international product launches, experiential events, festivals and showcases, apparel development and distribution 20% ROI within

Irvine, California, Us

✅ We build, launch, manage, and monetize enterprise-level CTV networks and channels for consumer brands, influencers, and national media properties. Our turnkey services ensure you stay focused on what you do best, while we take care of the rest. Whether you’re a nationally-recognized entertainment brand, major retailer, or popular YouTuber, launching a Connected Television channel (under your own label) is a critical step in modernizing your brand, reaching larger audiences, increasing revenue from your existing under-leveraged assets, or engaging/expanding your customer base. ✅ CTG is like Shopify for the Connected Television ecosystem: We’ll build your branded CTV app(s), run day-to-day operations (for your new CTV channel), introduce and manage monetization models, promote your channel to viewers most likely to watch your content, handle consumer product support, and even procure content for your channel if necessary.✅ As a consultant within the Strategy Business Development Team, my focus is identifying high profile targets with a brand or following, educating, presenting and executing deals that will be supervised by our martech team headquartered in Las Vegas. I provide insights into OTT/SVOD/AVOD business models to our clients while orchestrating comparisons on how the CTV ad revenue business has a much better ROI, in contrast. ✅ Current clients include the NFL, NHL, MLS, USA SWIMMING, TEXAS A&M, NASCAR, Colin Cowherd's "THE V", James Harden's "THE UNION", and others to be announced in the upcoming months.

Burbank, California, Us

✅ As an Advisor, my role is to augment ARwall's expansion and drive revenue growth through strategic partnerships. My focus is to market product to new clientele, building and maintaining relationships with key partners, evaluating new emerging tools and technologies, and executing sales strategies for domestic and international markets. ✅ ARwall is at the forefront of AR/XR technology with two patents issued and four more pending for our spatial imaging software. ARwall is revolutionizing the way we experience virtual displays. As a company, we have already achieved significant recognition for our products. Our first product, ARFX, has won the SXSW Accelerator Prize for Best AR/VR Technology, and our second product, ARwall Interactive, has won the DreamlandXR CES 2020 prize for Best AR Experience. ✅ My expertise in AR production and emerging technologies allows me to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies, and my excellent communication and negotiation skills enable me to prepare and deliver presentations to potential partners and clients to showcase capabilities and value proposition. I am a results-driven individual who is able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and I am excited to be a part of the ARwall team as we continue to revolutionize the AR/XR industry. If you are interested in exploring a strategic partnership with ARwall, please do not hesitate to connect with me.

San Mateo, Ca, Us

✅ Manages an extensive influencer network to support deals with major brands, charitable organizations and global corporations. Creates strategic ecard concepts and develops compelling content that travels across social media channels

Miami, Fl, Us

✅ Executive Producer & Advisor on behalf of top tier streaming service covering TV/film related to original content with focus on high profile talent✅ Procure, create and implement deal execution while serving as a liaison between management and creative teams domestically and abroad✅ Responsible for outreach and managing market trends with respect to salaries based on current compensation analytics while sourcing content on behalf of Pantaya TV and talent partners

New York, New York, Us

Peacock Original documentary series “True Colors” tells the stories of Hispanic trailblazers and thought leaders in various fields, including Alex Rodríguez, John Leguizamo, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mario Lopez, Ellen Ochoa, Laurie Hernandez, Lele Pons and Ángela Aguilar. Presented in English, and developed in partnership with Telemundo, the series allows all audiences the opportunity to experience the reality and celebrate the richness and beauty of Hispanic culture. The series will feature episodes weekly and premieres exclusively on Peacock September 29 with a spotlight on Alex Rodríguez, the famed baseball player and entrepreneur.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Strategic Advisor & Executive Producer responsible for cultivating talent relationships connecting into content mandates, brand partnerships, and streamer platforms on behalf of multicultural agency with sports, digital influencer & music focus.SKILLS: Direct Report Management, Web Content Development, Pipeline Management, Talent Acquisition, Product Integration, Advertising Media, Business Operation, Financial Planning, Accounting, Request For Proposal, Research, Diversity Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Intellectual Property, Social Media Strategy, Business Development, Trend Analysis, Brand Management, CRM Management, Content Calendar Planning, Facebook Monetization, Human Resources, Social Media Best Practices, Data Analytics, Press Release Management, Marketing, Campaign Strategy, Negotiation, Communication, Creator Collaborations, Influencer Marketing, Business Administration, Influencer Trends, Digital Platforms, Leadership, Key Performance Indicator,

Reykjavík, Capital Region, Is

✅ As Consultant, General Manager and Director of Operations for North America, provided oversight into supporting the launch of Niceland Seafood—the first provider of fresh Icelandic fish to offer full traceability from sea to pan.✅ I provided invaluable thought-leadership for HausMart (EFNI subsidiary), a turnkey retail solution for entrepreneurial hosts looking to transform any trusted space into a retail environment. As the brand expanded internationally, I propelled the partnership strategy for this online startup, advising on best practices for structuring talent deals.✅ Leading all partnerships and experiential marketing for the brand, I negotiated third party agreements and guided visual presentation. I cultivated relationships with chefs, general managers, restauranteurs, and influencers, familiarizing them with the Niceland brand and product. I produced trade shows (including the National Restaurant Association Convention), charity events, and food and wine events—even an activation at Aspen Food and Wine Festival—and helped create the economic empowerment plan which provides outreach to underserved communities.✅ I guided talent strategy, leading relationship building, and negotiations with top-tier celebrities. I linked the brand with celebrity interior designer, decorator, and Netflix/Bravo star, Genevieve Gorder, brokering a deal for her to share her passion for collecting and selling wares she discovered in Iceland directly to her fan base.

Hilversum, Nl

Rovner Media joint ventured with Treehouse Management, packaging and identifying Dutch producing partner, Concept Street, for a 10 episode multiple season TV show for RTL Network in the Netherlands for the European RTL Network in the Netherlands on behalf of National Geographic. The show is hosted by Nat Geo Wild’s highly respected and coveted international talent/Veterinarian, Dr. Pol.

Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Br

Sourced and produced the U.S. format for Brazil’s GNT/Globosat network on behalf of Ben Silverman’s production company, Propogate, and Brazilian partner, Formata Productions. In conjunction with these entities, we helped support integrated beauty care brands into a compelling series called “SuperBonita” (“Super Beautiful”) for the Brazilian market. The series focuses on the creative process of beauty stylists, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at fashion and beauty. Contestants work under pressure during each episode, overcoming design and logistical difficulties to create an original beauty looks in a live competition.

Seattle, Washington, Us

✅ Cultivated relationships with top talent and management companies as a Chief Representative of C-Suite Leadership, generating a network of new brand partnerships and advertising agencies by 15% within 18 months✅ Developed a newly launched Spanish language production company in Mexico to produce programming for US, extending viewer base across both territories for 75% increase in market-share✅ Led Mark Burnett's Production team to create & market various TV properties across broadcast, cable, and digital platforms, creating new comedic niche programming with Kevin Hart & Jimmy Kimmel resulting in a $5 million revenue stream for initial launches in 2 years✅ Supported initiatives for well-renowned top series, including "Survivor," "Shark Tank," "The Voice," "Beat Shazam," and "The Handmaid's Tale"

Hollywood, Ca, Us

Packaged and produced with client iKabron Productions in collaboration with Lebron James’ Uninterrupted.com digital platform entitled, “Colombia Baseball: On Bacano Mode” a short-form series sponsored by New Balance. Series centered around the Colombian National Baseball Team and their journey towards the World Baseball Championship.

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

✅ Spearheaded the launch of the agency’s 1st Miami office, cultivating and signing Latino talent between US, Mexico, Latin America, Brazil & Spain✅ Led the Latin Division of Spanish-speaking talent, producers, directors, and content creators to develop content and global brand partnerships and deliver multicultural initiatives for clients, including the NFL, Visa, PBR, Topgolf, Marriott, and The UFC, resulting in producing $2M in commissions within 18 months✅ Executed and deployed 150 hours of content for series, documentaries, and motion pictures for a variety of platforms and acquisitions (English & Spanish)✅ Responsible for advocating major talent agency and Hollywood studio practices in emerging market, while onboarding & contracting over 450 clients with over 60% retention rate✅ Curated talent rosters, analytics and databases of high-profile content creators, athletes, broadcast network talent, and lifestyle experts across multimedia spectrum, supporting content development & productions for 400+ clients using CRM systems and software ✅ Expanded international television scripted and non-scripted format business by identifying intellectual property abroad, securing rights, and packaging formats with US-based creative entities for sales to TV networksSKILLS:✅ Diversity Marketing & DEI Initiatives✅ Social Media Strategy & Best Practices✅ Financial Planning & Accounting✅ Data Analytics & Trend Analysis✅ Negotiation & Communication✅ Advertising & Experiential Marketing✅ Brand Management & CRM✅ Content Development & Planning✅ Leadership & Team Building✅ Intellectual Property & Influencer Marketing✅ Web Content Development & Press Release Management✅ Business Administration & Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Analysis

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

First bi-lingual assistant and Junior Agent in the company's history focused on international Spanish language content

Paris, Fr

Served as a windsurfing & sailing instructor while also managing land sports on behalf of the Club Med G.O. Team. Responsible for organizing and ensuring memorable international clientele experiences; troubleshooting daily challenges while managing a team dedicated to safety and cultural connectivity week to week.