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New York, New York, United States

GUSTO TV - Digital Distribution• Developed and implemented strategies to gain video distribution for Gusto TV's linear and AVOD programming on U.S. Pay, FAST, and AVOD platforms.• Negotiated contracts with leading MVPDs, vMVPDs and FAST services.• Researched and identified potential programmatic and direct sales ad sales firms. • Worked both internally and externally with operations, ad sales, marketing and finance. • Reviewed viability of new entrants in the vMVPD and FAST… Show more GUSTO TV - Digital Distribution• Developed and implemented strategies to gain video distribution for Gusto TV's linear and AVOD programming on U.S. Pay, FAST, and AVOD platforms.• Negotiated contracts with leading MVPDs, vMVPDs and FAST services.• Researched and identified potential programmatic and direct sales ad sales firms. • Worked both internally and externally with operations, ad sales, marketing and finance. • Reviewed viability of new entrants in the vMVPD and FAST Marketplaces.RIVER TV - Content Acquisition• Acquired U.S. based channels for first Canadian vMVPD service. • Identified live streaming channels similar to those on vMVPDs in the U.S. that were both cost effective and would have wide consumer appeal in Canada.• Drafted and negotiated contracts with U.S. programmers. • Worked with operations to ensure reliability of signals. * Identified potential DAI partners to help maximize ad revenue. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Sourced, structured and launched innovative content partnerships, distributing Bloomberg content and branded platforms to both traditional and digital distribution platforms. * Structured deal negotiation strategy and managed rollout and ongoing relationship for Bloomberg branded Canadian joint venture launched in 2015 to 6M+ households and tripling revenue.* Led negotiations of multi-year agreements with major BDUs across Canada.* Negotiated branded digital partnership in… Show more Sourced, structured and launched innovative content partnerships, distributing Bloomberg content and branded platforms to both traditional and digital distribution platforms. * Structured deal negotiation strategy and managed rollout and ongoing relationship for Bloomberg branded Canadian joint venture launched in 2015 to 6M+ households and tripling revenue.* Led negotiations of multi-year agreements with major BDUs across Canada.* Negotiated branded digital partnership in Canada. * Developed and negotiated marketing programs to promote Bloomberg and BDU's packaging. * Oversaw Hospitality distribution and increased distribution by 2 million rooms in the US and Canada, became brand standards in Hilton and Marriott properties. Show less

New York, New York

Developed and implemented strategic plan that helped grow linear distribution from 30M to 73M households, generating tens of millions of distribution and ad revenue per year.* Launched Bloomberg HD in over 60 million homes. * Developed plan for growth in the Hospitality market. * Aligned with major cable and satellite providers to increase carriage across the US.

New York, New York

Acquired various VOD, PPV, and Pay TV video assets for distribution in the US and Europe.* Licensed content in the US to InDemand, HBO, and Ubiquity, and in Europe to Sky, Viasat, and Liberty among others. * Managed operations and financial personnel to ensure profitability.