J. J. Caruth Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Lead the domestic marketing and distribution of both acquired and packaged films, from theatrical through all ancillary, SVOD etc. Advise on projects in development and production for domestic viability. Negotiate and liaise with all domestic distribution partners and oversee marketing campaigns throughout the lifecycle.

Universal City, Ca

Lead the Content Strategy and Marketing across multi-platform exploitation of acquisitions and productions to maximize profit. Manage the marketing and public relation functions in driving strategy, creating materials, assets, managing budgets and liaising with multiple third parties to create world class, all-rights marketing campaigns globally.

Santa Monica, Ca

Responsible for the marketing and distribution efforts for the day-and-date theatrical/VOD releases of Focus World; develop release strategy plans and manage budgeting, delivery and creative asset distribution; oversee and collaborate on theatrical and digital distribution plans.

Universal City, Ca

Manage the brand marketing efforts for Focus Features and Acquisitions, including P&L development, marketing and sales presentations and management of cross-functional teams.

Responsible for integrated, value-added programs in-theater for key accounts which drive box office and attendance

Responsible for global integrated product strategies across all distribution, platforms, including acquisitions, licensing, windowing, added-value content enhancement and new media marketing tactics and deliverables

Strategic global product management (marketing and distribution) of Disney's local productions across all platforms and windows

Director of Acquisitions, Licensing, Brand Strategy and Anti-Piracy Strategy; Responsible for global strategic planning, establishing brand value, acquisitions and licensing deals and anti-piracy marketing strategyEstablish strategic global marketing tactics for minimizing piracy through sustained, trailer-driven campaigns and targeted online marketingDesign and execute research studies to improve understanding of piracy, consumer behavior and attitudes Develop strategy and implement process for acquisition, renewal and reversion of global home video rightsProvide strategic analysis and marketing recommendations on internal and external acquisitionsNegotiate the renewal of key catalog titles with optimal deal terms and minimal acquisition costsDevelop and establish marketing guidelines and best practices to leverage consistent brand communications

Lead the launch of 9 new release products and 1 DVP product in FY 2008, garnering forecasted sales of over $31 million3 titles released in CY 2008 exceeded Corporate fiscal commitment from 10% - 85%, resulting in $3 million incremental contribution Created FY09 Acquired Catalog strategy, to include launch of 5 Blu-ray titles and integrated seasonal, reprice and off-release promotions, garnering forecasted sales of over $26 millionManaged all the strategic brand marketing efforts for the development, marketing and distribution of Theatrical Live Action Acquired DVD products (both New Release and Catalog). Responsible for the P&L, development and execution of consumer and trade communications strategies, business plans, creative work orders, presentations to sales force and licensors, and management of cross-functional teams to ensure product life cycle is on time and on strategy.

Researched and identified new, global product opportunities in accordance with business plan goals and P&L criteria; negotiated acquisition agreements Acquisitions included: the Roger Corman library, Everything You Want, Shadows In The Sun, The 3 Wise Men, The Game Of Their LivesProvided home entertainment perspective and P&L criteria to all other business units within the Walt Disney Company on internal acquisitionsEstablished new licensing business to provide incremental revenue for under-performing products with maximum return; negotiated licensing agreementsSupervised fulfillment of all acquisition and licensing deal terms Manager, Product Development and Acquisitions

Developed sales plan for roll-out of new home entertainment and toy products slated for release January 2004Identified and established strategic marketing relationships for the Mommy & Me Association

Increased sales of DVD's, fitness accessories and apparel 490% in existing account base vs previous 2 yrsIdentified and secured new channels of retail distribution and hotel pay-per-view outlets, representing a 20% increase versus previous year

Member of start-up team responsible for raising venture capital to conceive, launch and operate a new cable channel. Identified and secured programming deals with program suppliers in Europe and the United States Developed and proposed all original programming, which included concepts and budgets for fourteen series and four specials Developed the original positioning and marketing of the channel which included trade campaigns, on-air promotions and sales reels, sales materials and publicity Created on-air graphics package and affiliate marketing materials, which were used to launch Expo 24/7 in Western EuropeCollectively raised $25 million in venture capital Sold Expo 24x7 (the Style and Design Channel) to UPC in the Netherlands. Channel launched in late 1999

Responsible for expansion of USA Network's and Sci-Fi Channel's cable and satellite distribution in Asia Supervised creation of both channel's sales materials and on-air promotions Created programming strategies and preliminary schedules for both channels, targeted specifically for the Asian market

Key member in launch team of MGM's first cable channel, MGM Gold, in Asia and Latin America, on schedule and under budgetSupervised creation of MGM Gold's on-air look with outside vendors, which included interstitials, idents and monthly promotionsProduced monthly "Behind the Scenes" series for MGM Gold which included producing, writing and reporting on current events happening in Hollywood

Education record

Film And Television Progam