Recent engagements have included:

  • Identifying a broad target outreach and monetization strategy for a premium online video music instruction service, securing the distribution and syndication partners, managing the relationships, deploying the videos, promoting engagement with them, and developing and executing the advertising strategy.

  • Undertaking a wide-ranging analysis of the online video advertising ecosystem, with a dual focus on ad networks and technology resource providers; had direct interaction with the key players.

  • Devising the strategy for a series of widgets to leverage the assets of a major fitness lifestyle brand, identifying the cost and partners, and producing and deploying the widgets.

  • Developing an avatar and video mashup campaign strategy to extend a film teen brand into the online social networking world and directly engage its fans.

  • Identifying, evaluating, and recommending a collection of the best healthy living and wellness short videos for online deployment and syndication by a top-ranked niche brand.

  • Preparing an extensive analysis of the current next gen console game market and identifying strategies for development of an immersive game with a true emotional connection.

  • Identifying content acquisition opportunities and acquiring programming for enthusiast lifestyle video services, with a particular focus on travel and extreme sports.

  • Writing the sales book and undertaking the sale of an established mobile wireless content company.

  • Developing the requirements and writing the design spec for a mobile wireless wellness and weight loss application, and then acting as a licensing agent to secure a branded partner.

  • For a leading mobile wireless aggregator, creating a roadmap of the activities of the key print and television players who have women’s lifestyle content, and from this information conceptualize mobile applications to develop.

  • Developing concepts and securing traditional programming and emerging media properties for the enthusiats Video on Demand division of a major system operator, with a focus on new forms of sponsorship, brand integration, and transactions.

  • Developing an Auctions on Demand service for a major system operator.

  • Strategic advisory and tactical work for a media company which owns key kids brands to engage fans of these properties to directly interact with the brands on the web and drive revenues.

  • Undertaking a growth strategy analysis (including digital distribution and the development of multi-platform franchises) for the home entertainment division of a major cable network.

  • Developing the RFP and generating episodic content ideas and responses and production contacts for a specialized high definition television initiative; client was a big box retailer.

  • Developing online marketing strategy and executing on it for a prominent non-profit with significant content assets, including broadband program streams, audience involvement, and email campaigns.

  • Creating a plan and business model for web, retail, and merchandising development for a large upscale spa and fitness club.

  • Helping raise private equity for a number of early stage internet content-focused media companies.

  • Investigating Canadian production cost savings for a U.S. cable network — including potential partners, talent and facilities.

  • Helping an unsuccessful niche publisher turn around through reorganization, staff changes, new product development.

  • Doing a broad assessment of the kids television market, exploring supply and demand.

  • Conceptualizing and developing a high profile line of fitness and lifestyle DVDs DVDs and online video initiativesfor a major weight-loss brand.

  • Acquiring sports and kids programming for a leading home entertainment company.

  • Developing and preparing video and print material to support the underwriting efforts of a high-profile television series focused on celebrities and health.