Leading entertainment producer, strategist and consultant w/25+ years working at the nexus of traditional media, "new media" (AI, VR, web3, Digital Doubles) and music, film and television globally. Extensive deal making expertise and senior relationships across most entertainment industries. Early adopter w/ a passion for new and creative uses of traditional and digital media, new technologies and talent to create & implement audience engagement strategies and new revenue streams. Often help with business development, packaging and creative producing. Some startup, fundraising and seed funding experience.Recent efforts include:- Building a new digital talent agency model for the web3 world.- Scripted and unscripted television w/major studios and networks.- Work with the US Army at senior levels pertaining to entertainment content related opportunities. Expertise navigating access, support and participation across branches of the military at the highest levels.HIGHLIGHTS:Have a track record of selling scripted and unscripted television and film properties with top-tier partnerships (studios, producers, writers, showrunners).Helped technology startup w/raise of $5M seed round and have worked w/ tech and content accelerators/incubators as mentor/advisorInitiated and managed original American Idol / iTunes relationship & oversaw all digital music sales & marketing strategy. Generating $1M+ sales. Key role in launch of multiple artists including Chris Daughtry and Jordan SparksConsulted on launch of direct-2-consumer video platform providing business strategy, creative deal structure and deal flow.Produced original American Idol: Songwriter, an integrated component of the hit TV series, featuring TV calls 2 action resulting in public submissions & selection by TV viewers of “Finale” song performed on finale episode w/ a studio recorded version released for sale the next dayExecutive Produced several hit comedy specials Have chaired and/or programmed a variety of conferences and programming streams including Vancouver Int. Film Festival and Banff World Media Festival.Spent ten years working in large scale event production and touring with major multiple recording artists. Speak, moderate & produce workshops globally on varying aspects of entertainment business.As a former Sr. Agent at top tier global talent agency, I have established strategic expertise and relationships across media sectors and I leverage these on behalf of employers, clients and partners.
Listed skills include Digital Media, New Media, Entertainment, Television, and 46 others.