Paul Wagner

Paul Wagner

Digital Strategist; Content Guru; Start-up Evangelist; Emmy Winner

Location
Beverly Hills, California (Greater Los Angeles Area)
Industry
Entertainment

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Paul Wagner's Overview

Current
  • DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST at CAREER JUNCTURE
Past
  • Emmy Award Winning Writer/Presenter/Producer at www.PaulWagner.com
  • Children's TV Host/Writer/Producer at WLVI-TV (Gannett and Tribune Station)
  • Trivia Segment Host & Side Kick to Josh Binswanger at WBZ NEWS RADIO - BOSTON

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Education
  • Boston College
  • Xavier High School
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Connections

500+ connections

Paul Wagner's Summary

MISSION STATEMENT
I am a vibrant, seasoned leader, inventor, content creator, technologist, futurist & company evangelist. I execute with precision, love and passion. I was born to lead. I live to serve. I move mountains to bring new visions to life.

IN GENERAL
As a social media & digital strategist, I deliver vetted, quality plans & scopes, noteworthy technology and engaging video content with enthusiasm. I infuse everything I do with strength of purpose which attracts dedicated, collaborative teams. I never say die and give every idea a fair shake. I have a loyal heart and I thrive in fast-paced environments working toward the completion of a stunning creative. I counsel & educate up and down the ladder, I’m driven by deadlines and I push myself until the vision is fully executed.

KEYWORDS
Leader, Strategist, Creator, Exec Producer, Entrepreneur, Intuitive, Driven, Inspiring, Evangelist, Team Builder, Tech Geek, Socratic, Charismatic, Humorist.

RECENT
• Invented, CEO'd, created strategy for a live, interactive technology that turns video chats into live broadcasts - bringing viewers & content creators close together. Created collaborative platform connecting content creators, advertisers and fans in an open dialogue resulting in monetized content. Scoped vision for merging 23 media companies under one social network. Re-imagined music monetization through egalitarian content model.

• Partnered with the legendary Fred Silverman (ABC, NBC, CBS). Advisors: Michael Eisner (of Disney fame) and Lloyd Braun (head of Yahoo Media, EP on Sopranos, Seinfeld, Lost).

• Sourced & coordinated multi-million dollar content deal between Dick Glover, CEO of Will Ferrell's FunnyOrDie.com & Ethan Podell, Pres. US Operations of global sensation Babelgum.com. Executive Produced a large-scale short-form content plan.

• Consult for ventures, brands & start-ups on digital strategy, design/UI, business development, monetization & creativity. Present ideas with authority & passion.

Specialties

Catalyst for Change & Innovation; Digital Strategist & Creative Director; Technology Innovator; Emerging technologies; Build Compelling Models & Business Plans; Assemble High Level Teams; Motivate companies to think 2-5 years ahead vs over-celebrating yesterday's achievements; Inspire Passion and Momentum in pursuit of excellence; Deliver Quality with Enthusiasm.

Paul Wagner's Experience

DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

CAREER JUNCTURE

March 2012 – Present (3 months) Leader, Visionary, Evangelist

Reviewing opportunities, meeting remarkable people and anticipating a new beginning soon. Contact PAUL@GABCAST.TV

CEO, President & Co-Founder

GabCast.TV

Partnership; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry

April 2008 – February 2012 (3 years 11 months)

CEO, President & Co-Founder: visionary, digital strategist and inventor of a unique interactive social media technology called GabCast. Originated business model, inspired executive team to join company, motivated investors to participate financially and led the development of this brand new technology. Luminary Fred Silverman is Chairman/Co-Founder. Michael Eisner (of Disney fame, Tornante) & Lloyd Braun (Lost, Sopranos) advising.

Developed the original business plan, scope of work and interactive model; Creative Directed countless design and UI mock-ups; Hand-picked a development team from around the world; Grew idea from original vision to funded operation through completion of development.

Run operations & social media strategy; oversee all aspects of technology, press, production, talent and contracting. 

CEO/Founder

CreativeLab.TV

January 2004 – March 2008 (4 years 3 months)

Exec Produced popular and engaging short-form content that achieved millions of views across AOL, Google Video, Sprint, DivX, YouTube. Utilize social media platforms to promote and distribute content. Bridged relationships between major brands and key players for content development and distribution, both online and on mobile. Created a TV pilot featuring Snoop Dogg's production studio with his key producer LT Hutton. Created a sketch comedy pilot featuring rising comedy stars.

SVP Acquisitions and Development

Mobile Media Pvt. Ltd.

Telecommunications industry

January 2007 – February 2008 (1 year 2 months)

Invented a unique & complex, interactive application; ran operations; and developed a new vision for the US branch of a Norway-based publicly held company. Established and ran the US creative team, acquired content, negotiated contracts, developed plans - and then executed them. Created and implemented a plan for a high-end community of content creators to mobilize their fan bases and monetize their content. Highly unique enterprise.

Emmy Award Winning Writer/Presenter/Producer

www.PaulWagner.com

January 1995 – December 2006 (12 years)

Create custom events, high-quality presentations and educational stage shows for Fortune 1000 companies at board meetings, award banquets, trade shows and training programs. Utilize thorough research, custom stand-up comedy, video-interactive interviews, sketches, mock-commercials and anecdotal humor about the company, their clients and employees. Create custom education modules for in-house training and company videos. Travel throughout the world as MC and Executive Producer of corporate events and training.

Children's TV Host/Writer/Producer

WLVI-TV (Gannett and Tribune Station)

January 1990 – June 1997 (7 years 6 months)

Winner of 8 New England Emmy Awards and many other accolades including Best of Gannett, Best of Tribune and ACT Awards for content. Became local celebrity as Host, writer, comedian & segment producer of a children's TV show entitled The WLVI KIDS CLUB. Write, host and produce 30 second to 3 minute scripts highlighting warm-hearted children's education. MC events, deliver presentations to station, network management and sales teams. Greet children at events, festivals and locations throughout New England. Attend and MC charity functions on behalf of station such as the Easter Seal's Telethon and Earth Day. Host and act in TV special entitled "Janey's Junkfood Adventure." Peter Temple, General Manager, Tribune & Peter Schruth were my primary reports. Had a lovely and charismatic co-host named Elizabeth Dann; outstanding writer John Schrank; lead producer Elaine Orphanos; key executive and originator of show Ken Zuckerman. We had a great run!

Trivia Segment Host & Side Kick to Josh Binswanger

WBZ NEWS RADIO - BOSTON

June 1991 – January 1995 (3 years 8 months)

Wrote & hosted trivia segment on remarkable children's radio program. With President & Exec Producer Jody Snider at the helm, show won a Peabody Award for the brilliant and often heart-warming stories and reporting. Was occasional side-kick to nimble & funny host and co-Exec Josh Binswanger. A great experience.

Paul Wagner's Education

Boston College

Xavier High School

Paul Wagner's Additional Information

Interests:

Creative thinking, writing, hiking, meditation, laughter, travel, movies.

Honors and Awards:

• 8 Emmy Awards (New England)
• Best Video at New York Film & Video Festival
• 2 Million Downloaded Viral Comedy Videos on Google

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