Partner, On Demand Media Group
San Francisco Bay Area
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- President at On Demand Media Group
- Past
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- Chief Operating Officer at Akimbo
- SVP, Programming at TVN Entertainment
- Vice President, Entertainment at DIVA
- Vice President, Production at Warner Bros./Witt Thomas Films
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Neil Goldberg’s Summary
Neil has over 20 years experience in the entertainment and technology industries. Expertise includes Corporate Management, Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning, Contract Negotiations, JV's & strategic alliances, Content licensing & Programming.
As Chief Operating Officer of Akimbo, Neil introduced his vision for the transformation of Internet-delivered television. Within months, he spearheaded a new SaaS business model, enabling content providers to monetize their video assets on the web. He then reorganized team members, secured Akimbo’s first customers, and proved viability for the new business, which resulted in additional funding from its board of directors.
A pioneer in video on demand, Neil joined Akimbo after 3 years as President of On Demand Media Group, a licensing, programming, marketing, and operational consultancy connecting content owners with the most technically advanced distribution platforms around the world. Previously, he ran entertainment programming for both DIVA and TVN Entertainment. In addition to negotiating deals with all major Hollywood studios, cable networks and independents, Neil created and launched the first subscription video-on-demand packages available in the U.S. He also helped to implement the nation’s first premium on-demand services, HBO and Showtime on Demand.
Prior to entering the new media sector, Neil was VP of Witt-Thomas Films, overseeing all production activities. He started his career at Warner Bros., where he served as Director of Worldwide Acquisitions. In addition to his business experience, Neil has also brings a wealth of experience to the creative process, having served as a writer and producer of film and television properties for studios and networks. Neil is a frequent guest speaker at industry events and is often quoted in the entertainment and media industry trades as an expert on broadband/internet delivered video and the future of television.
Neil Goldberg’s Experience
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President
On Demand Media Group
(Online Media industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 7 months)
ODMG provides strategic management advice and implementation for the digital media and entertainment industries. Our services include the development, acquisition and distribution of programming content, marketing/branding, channel launch/management, merger and acquisition strategy, staff development and recruitment, and corporate strategy. We also provide investment assessment for VC's.
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Chief Operating Officer
Akimbo
(Online Media industry)
June 2007 — June 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Chief Operating Officer of a privately held corporation that provided software solutions to content providers, enabling them to monetize video over the Internet from their own websites. Accountable for staff of 42 FTEs managed through four direct reports. Provided fiscal, strategic and operational leadership to reduce indebtedness and improve operating results. Revamped internal policies and procedures, reorganized/reallocated team members and implemented processes to recognize and motivate all levels of staff.
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SVP, Programming
TVN Entertainment
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)
April 2002 — January 2005 (2 years 10 months)
Oversaw the creation, development, and programming of all video-on-demand networks. Negotiated long-term deals with Hollywood studios and others, turning TVN into the largest provider of video-on-demand content in North America.
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Vice President, Entertainment
DIVA
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry)
September 1998 — March 2002 (3 years 7 months)
Responsible for all entertainment programming. DIVA was the first video-on-demand company to launch commercially throughout the United States.
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Vice President, Production
Warner Bros./Witt Thomas Films
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; twx; Entertainment industry)
August 1995 — September 1998 (3 years 2 months)
Vice President of Production - Oversaw all aspects of film production for Witt-Thomas Films under a first look deal with Warner Bros.
Director of Worldwide Acquisitions, Warner Bros. - Acquired over 200 films for worldwide distribution. Reported to President, Warner Home Video
