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Co–founder of cutting edge interactive multimedia Company focused on the World of Games and Gaming. Developed multi-platform business, programming, marketing & distribution plans for a privately funded venture that successfully generated high interest among major programming & distribution companies.

Responsible for all Affiliate Sales and Marketing activities for this $300M fully distributed service. Recruited to develop strategy, manage and execute carriage renewals for 75% of subscriber base and improve asset value of the company. Reorganized, rebuilt, redirected and re-energized 60 member Affiliate Sales, Marketing and Advertising Sales organizations to reach superior levels of performance.

Executive consulting group of 6 professionals focusing on start-up and early operating periods for programming and interactive services. Clients include:• Columbia Tri-Star International – Developed plan for creation and successful launch of two channels, Sony’s AXN and AniMAX channels for Japanese market.• Sony Television – Developed domestic satellite programming strategy. Identified and proposed acquisitions, investments and joint ventures.• Game Show Network – Developed innovative sales, marketing and business strategies that radically increased subscriptions, accelerated revenue and improved asset value.

Recruited to high-profile Silicon Valley start-up & developer of the first interactive on-screen television guide to formulate business plan, facilitate $27M private capitalization, product introduction and IPO. Directed all marketing, sales, engineering, product planning and development, and administration for the cable, telco, consumer electronics, satellite and direct channels of distribution. Company sold in 1995 to Gemstar [TV Guide]