Free TV Networks (FTN) serves value-conscious consumers as the leading independent owner and operator of premium ad-supported nationwide networks delivered on free over-the-air digital broadcast TV channels (“diginets”) and free ad supported streaming TV (“FAST”) platforms.

Interim CEO role to launch and establish Thomas Tull-founded start-up focused on making western sports, western entertainment and western lifestyle more accessible to more people. Raised capital, created company infrastructure, built team and led business development/M&A.

Created the new Scripps Networks by leading integration of the ION broadcast network with the Katz Networks and Newsy. Profitably operated ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff, Court TV Mystery, Court TV and Brown Sugar (SVOD), along with corresponding branded digital, FAST and AVOD products. Acquired A+E unscripted library and created and led launch of TrueReal and Defy TV networks distributed on broadcast and FAST. Led team of 700 employees and responsible for over $800mm in revenue with robust margins.

Profitably operated the Katz Networks, including Bounce, Court TV Mystery, Grit and Laff television networks along with corresponding digital FAST and AVOD products. Successfully built affordable models to create library of original series, movies and specials. Acquired the IP and relaunched the iconic Court TV network as a multi-platform offering. Responsible for 300 employees and over $300mm in revenue, expanding margin and exceeding EBITDA targets every year of operation. Part of core team that successfully acquired Ion Media for $2.65B in 2020.

Founded, raised capital, created, distributed, programmed and profitably operated the Bounce, Escape, Grit and Laff television networks. Created Brown Sugar, profitable African American-centric subscription video on demand service. Sold company to E.W. Scripps in 2017, remained to run business post-sale.

Launched company focused on targeting the growing and influential African American market. Led to creation of Bounce television network and the founding of the Katz Networks.

Led division responsible for acquiring all licensed and key original content for Turner’s Entertainment Networks (TBS, TNT, TCM, Court TV/Tru TV) and Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media businesses (Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang) as well as The WB broadcast network. Concurrently Senior Vice President & General Manager, WTBS-TV.Managed Turner’s consultative distributor relationships, engaging in successful negotiations with heads of distribution at all major television and theatrical studios, and network chiefs at all major broadcast and cable networks.Led marketplace in innovative and collaborative deal structures that raised leverage and profitability while enabling the broadest exploitation of rights possible. Negotiated individual agreements up to $500M and closed approximately $1B in program acquisitions annually, including acquired sitcoms, dramas, and theatricals along with original series (scripted and unscripted) and movies.Member of executive team that executed Turner’s “Broadcast Replacement” advertising strategy, exceeding budget and growing OIBDA operating margins every year.Sold and converted underutilized programming assets into $100M+ of revenue, decreasing amortization for increased flexibility.Created the programming financing structure now known as “The Tyler Perry Model,” along with numerous groundbreaking digital models for broad rights grants that became new standards throughout the industry, including the first “TV Everywhere” deal enabling authentication, and the first ad-supported network premiere theatricals and off-network series with free on-demand streaming rights.

Led all marketing for the world’s most extensively syndicated news service, which also serves as the base for CNN’s newsgathering. Role included successfully preserving and growing revenue and CNN’s affiliate base, giving the news network access to live, breaking news from over 700 affiliates including TV stations and local/regional cable news channels throughout North America.

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