Jon Slusser

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Partner and Owner, The Famous Group
About Jon Slusser

Jon Slusser is an entertainment executive, successful entrepreneur, and proven brand builder with 20 years in sports and live events. After graduating from USC in marketing and finance, Slusser worked for the LA Clippers in public relations, finance and special business projects. Slusser then founded Hornet Inc. What started out as two computers in a one-room office, Hornet now has over 100 employees and operates studios in Los Angeles and New York. As CEO, Slusser oversaw the day to day operations of all divisions of Hornet as well as guiding the strategic direction of the company. In 2003 Slusser and Hornet acquired ownership in GameTrailers.com, a video website dedicated to video games and Slusser was named CEO. GameTrailers quickly grew and was acquired by Viacom in 2006. As part of the acquisition Slusser was named General Manager and Vice President, MTV Networks. In 2007 Slusser was promoted to Senior Vice President and spearheaded the creation of Spike Digital Entertainment which included Spike.com (formally iFilm.com), GameTrailers.com, UltimateFighter.com and GameTrailers TV – a weekly TV show on SpikeTV where Slusser served as Executive Producer. In 2011 Slusser was promoted to Senior Vice President, Sports and Specials, and was charged with creating live, multi-platform, socially driven events. He oversaw Bellator MMA, GLORY Kickboxing and Premier Boxing Champions as well as documentaries, sports programming and live events including E3, Comic-Con and others. In addition Slusser oversaw Paramount Network’s critically acclaimed “I AM” documentary series, the annual celebrity-fest, “Guys Choice Awards,” “One Night Only,” and “Rock The Troops” events.In 2019 Slusser returned to Hornet Inc and its subsidiary The Famous Group as managing partner where he once again oversees the day-to-day operations of the business as well as the strategic direction of the company.

Jon Slusser's Current Company Details

Partner and Owner, The Famous Group
Jon Slusser Work Experience Details
  • The Famous Group
    Owner And Partner
    The Famous Group 2005 - Mar 2022
    Los Angeles , Ca, Us
    The Famous Group-A Fan Experience Company-Strategy • Creative • TechnologyWhen you inspire and engage a live audience they become fans. For more than 20 years, we’ve created passionate fans for the biggest brands, venues and events in the world.We begin working with each of our client partners by deeply understanding their brand, their goals, and their audience. We then execute with award-winning creative, rock-solid production and proprietary technology.We’ve been in the experiential business for over 20 years, creating immersive fan experiences for Fortune 500 brands, professional sports events, esports, concerts, festivals and retail environments. That includes 13 Super Bowls, Nike, the NFL, Live Nation, the NBA finals, Ubisoft, NCAA Final Four, Pepsi, NHL All-Star Weekend, AT&T, and more than 90 professional sports teams and venues.Our Mission/Our Results:• Drive Engagement• Create Immersive Fan Experiences• Drive the Value of Commercial Partnerships• Create New Revenue Streams
  • Hornet Inc.
    Partner, Co-Founder
    Hornet Inc. Jun 1997 - Mar 2022
    New York, Ny, Us
    Production company that represents and produces the work of directors who work in an assortment of media ranging from live action, animation, mixed media, stop-motion, 2D, 3D and film.www.hornetinc.com
  • Paramount Network
    Senior Vice President, Sports And Specials
    Paramount Network Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
    Jon Slusser oversees Paramount Network’s sports, live specials, events and the the critically acclaimed “I AM” documentary series. Slusser has been integral in the development of the Viacom owned “Bellator MMA” into an emerging global sports franchise since its launch on Spike TV in 2013. As the head of Paramount Network’s Sports, he also oversaw the network’s coverage of “Premier Boxing Champions” and “Glory Kickboxing” and was instrumental in the successful branding of “Friday Night Lights Out” in 2015.Slusser also oversees the annual celebrity-fest, “Guys Choice,” “One Night Only,” and “Rock The Troops” events. He also looks to create new LIVE multiplatform events for the network’s expanding gender-balanced audience.
  • Spike Tv
    Senior Vice President, Sports And Multi-Platform Programming
    Spike Tv Oct 2011 - Jan 2017
    Us
    Based in Los Angeles, Slusser is charged with creating live, multi-platform, socially driven events with convergent opportunities for Spike TV’s expanding male audience. His focus is on identifying sports and events that are a strategic fit for the brand. He currently oversees Spike’s coverage of Bellator MMA, the highly-successful mixed martial arts franchise featuring many of the sport’s biggest names including Tito Ortiz, Will Brooks, King Mo, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire and Michael Chandler.Slusser also oversees Spike’s coverage of the world’s preeminent kickboxing league, GLORY and “The Premier Boxing Champions” boxing series.Slusser targets non-traditional live events for Spike that will resonate with viewers. Among those extensive live multi-platform coverage of major pop culture events including E3, ComiCon and others. He also oversees Spike’s lucrative interstitial programming including “The Playbook” and various video game shows and specials.
  • Mtv Networks
    Senior Vice President, Spike Digital Entertainment
    Mtv Networks Nov 2005 - Sep 2011
    New York, Ny, Us
    Spike Digital Entertainment is a network of Viacom brands focused on young men including Spike.com (formally Ifilm.com), GameTrailers.com, GameTrailers TV, WikiCheats and Ultimatefighter.com.
  • Gametrailers.Com
    Ceo, Partner
    Gametrailers.Com 2003 - 2007
    Us
    GameTrailers is a video website that specializes in video game related content. GTTV is a weekly video game TV show on Spike.www.gametrailers.com
  • Los Angeles Clippers
    Director Of Finance
    Los Angeles Clippers Nov 1996 - Jun 1997
    Los Angeles, California, Us
  • Los Angeles Clippers
    Asst Director Of Communications
    Los Angeles Clippers 1992 - 1996
    Los Angeles, California, Us

Jon Slusser Skills

Entertainment Digital Media Video Film Animation New Media Video Games Sports Broadcast Motion Graphics Video Production Content Strategy Social Media Video Editing Advertising Digital Marketing Digital Strategy Post Production Integrated Marketing Web Video Online Advertising Social Networking Marketing Strategy Documentaries Entrepreneurship Strategy Social Media Marketing Marketing Business Development Commercials Film Production Online Marketing Strategic Planning Brand Development Sales Business Sports Marketing Start Ups Video Post Production Business Strategy Leadership Team Building Communication Presentation Skills Management Executive Management Sales Presentations Public Speaking Strategic Partnerships Business Relationship Building Television Roller Skating Final Cut Pro Public Relations

Jon Slusser Education Details

  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    General
  • University Of Southern California
    University Of Southern California
    Business And Marketing

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