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Stephen Strome retired as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Handleman Company, a New York Stock Exchange-listed corporation, in November 2007.  Mr. Strome served as Chief Executive Officer for 17 years following his election in 1991. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2001.  He became a member of the Handleman Company Board of Directors in 1988. Handleman Company was one of world's largest distributors of music CDs with operations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom with annual sales of $1.3 Billion. Before being named President in 1990, Mr. Strome served as the company's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for two years.  Before being appointed COO, he was Executive Vice President and President of the company's video and home computer software division.  In 1985, he pioneered the home video “sell-through” business to the mass marketplace.  The home entertainment industry recognized Mr. Strome for this accomplishment by electing him to the Video Hall of Fame. From 1974 to 1978, Mr. Strome was employed as a Regional Manager of Labor Relations for Fruehauf Corporation.  He began his career with Kmart Corporation in 1968, holding positions of increasing responsibility until 1974. Mr. Strome was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of AmerUs, a NYSE-listed life insurance and annuity company with over $26 billion in assets, from 2003 through 2007, when the company was sold.  He served as Vice Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the AmerUs Compensation Committee. After retiring, Mr. Strome was appointed Executive in Residence at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University. In that position, he worked with the Career Planning and Placement Office perusing additional firms to recruit at the business school. He also mentored students to help them achieve their career goals. Mr. Strome also consulted for a small growing internet distribution company seeking to grow its online business. Mr. Strome was and remains an active board member for several tax-exempt organizations. Currently, he a board member and serves as treasurer as well as chair of the finance and audit committee for the Federation of Greater Naples. Mr. Strome also serves as past chair on the board of the Holocaust Museum of Naples.  Previously, he served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Detroit Public Television and remains an emeritus board member.  He also served as the former Chairman, and is an emeritus board member of the Board of Visitors of Wayne State University's Ilitch School of Business Administration. He is also an emeritus board member of the Wayne State University Foundation. Mr. Strome served as a Vice Chair of the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion (formerly the NCCJ) and was a board member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County. Mr. Strome earned his Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hillsdale College.

Detroit Public Television, now rebranded as Detroit PBS, is making a notable return to the heart of the city, signifying a renewed dedication to serving its community with quality, trust, and fairness in media. In this exclusive interview with Rich Homberg, President & CEO of Detroit PBS, he reflects on his journey into public media and the organization's strategic shift towards strengthening local content. Homberg, whose background lies in commercial radio sales and news operations, shares insights into the evolving landscape of public media and the imperative for strong local journalism. During his 20-minute interview with E&P Publisher Mike Blinder, Homberg emphasized, “We are producing more content than we've ever produced in our history. However, simultaneously, we use, engage, and pivot off of national content as much as any station in the system.” Homberg went on to state, “Our core values are posted on the wall: Diversity, Engagement, Trust, Innovation. This is the mindset inside our building that we install on a regular basis.” Homberg offered to share a recent PowerPoint slide deck with E&P that offers an overview of the operation's business model. With Detroit PBS's commitment to producing more content than ever before, Homberg discusses the organization's expansion efforts and its role as a hub for media production and community engagement. The forthcoming Detroit PBS campus, situated in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood, aims to foster collaboration and innovation while serving as a beacon for local journalism. “We're building a building that has capacity for 147, with an eye towards bringing partners. It'll have 120 parking spots, and it will be an engagement center. It'll be a place to come to. That's not aspirational. It's what we do.” Reflecting on the challenges and opportunities in public media, Homberg champions the power of partnerships and collaboration. He cites examples of successful public television stations across the country, highlighting their innovative approaches to community engagement and content delivery. As Detroit PBS prepares for its next chapter in the heart of the city, Homberg remains optimistic about the organization's potential to make a significant impact, emphasizing the importance of embracing opportunities and working together towards a shared vision of excellence in media.

Norris Howard is back in the co-host chair after a trip to New York City, and we get into some of things to talk about around Detroit. 02:02 - Norris's take on GM's move to Hudson's Detroit and what is going to happen with the Ren Cen. 06:43 - RIverfront by the Ren Cen could be utilized so much better if they got rid of all those surface parking lots. 13:32 - Education is neededon the history and context for certain things that have happened in the city, as well as our landmarks. There's so much more than just the RenCen, but between this and the sign it seems the connections are thin with so many people moving out. 15:00 - What Jer hopes he will hear from the State of the City event. 18:36 - Detroit Public Television has a new name - Detroit PBS - and will be moving their studio from Wixom to a new studio in Milwaulkee Junction. This will join what's becoming a new "Media Row" in Detroit near Grand Boulevard/Woodward etc. 23:03 - Norris's idea of the idea ofo moving the Lion's practice facility to Canton. As always, you can find Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. On Apple: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  On Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  Thanks to our members on Patreon. Local coverage requires local support: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit  

April 17, 2024 ~ Rich Homberg, President and CEO of Detroit Public Television joins us to talk about the rebrand and moving studios back to the city.

The big Michigan political story this week: the stunning decision by Flint Congressman Dan Kildee to retire from Congress. We're joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Stephen Henderson to discuss the end of a mini-political dynasty and what it means for 2024 in Michigan. The heat keeps building in Republican politics: Trump refers to Americans who disagree with him as Communists, Fascists, Marxists and vermin - rhetoric that mirrors the words of Adolph Hitler 90 years ago;  Republican members of Congress throw insults at each other; One Senator tries to turn a Senate hearing into a cage match, only to have Bernie Sanders play peacemaker; The House ethics committee comes to the shocking conclusion that George Santos is a crook and a liar. Shocking! Trump says it out loud: a 2nd Trump presidency would mean the end of democratic rule as he uses the federal government to shut down dissent Michigan's presidential primary will be February 27, and Donald Trump likely WILL be on the ballot … despite Mark's best efforts New Hampshire's presidential primary will be a month earlier, but the results won't count in the Democratic delegate count The MAGA-controlled Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is looking at spending $4-million to get rid of the county's health director Would-be Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Hill Harper claims he has no bank accounts, no income, and no assets … even though he's loaned his campaign nearly a half-million dollars, owns two homes and at least one business Ohio Republicans are trying to figure out how to cancel the statewide vote in support of a reproductive rights constitutional amendment – another example of MAGA Republicans trying to overturn an election Stephen Henderson and Jeff got together for a deep-dive into Michigan politics and politicians. Henderson won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for commentary and the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Journalist of the Year Award while writing for the Detroit Free Press. He is the host of Detroit Today,a weekday talk show that features conversations about inequality of all kinds, democratic and civic participation and great ideas from contemporary books. He is also the host of Detroit Public Television's American Black Journal, a weekly talk show featuring African American perspectives on topics around arts, culture, and community issues important to the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and the nation. A native of Detroit, Henderson graduated from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School in 1988 and the University of Michigan in 1992. He has worked for the Baltimore Sun, the Chicago Tribune, the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Knight Ridder as a reporter, editorial writer and editor. He was the Editorial Page Editor and a columnist for the Detroit Free Press from 2009 to 2017. The "Celebrating 91 Indictments" mugshot mug! It's the perfect Christmas gift that keeps on giving, trial after trial after trial. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA,  a full service survey research firm with expertise in: • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management ===========================

This is the concluding post in The UnPopulist's coverage of Black History Month.Politicians love to stress the need for “law and order,” and most Americans are on board with that. But the phrase rings rather differently in middle-class suburbia than it does in those communities most subject to the heavy hand—or fist—of the law. To explore what law and order looks like in African American communities, host Aaron Ross Powell is joined today by Stephen Henderson. He's the host of NPR's Detroit Today and Detroit Public Television's American Black Journal. Before working in TV and radio, Henderson won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary for his writing at the Detroit Free Press. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theunpopulist.net

“Making Black America,” hosted by history professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is a new series on PBS. As part of the series, Detroit Public Television and WDET have teamed up to host a free town hall on September 27 covering the history and future of Black fraternities and sororities and their connection to Detroit. Event moderator Mark S. Lee joins the show to discuss the importance of African-American led institutions, the series, and the upcoming event. Then, Bishop Edgar Vann, senior pastor of Second Ebenezer Church stops by to discuss the nonprofit Detroit Equity Inc., which seeks to address equity in corporations that operate out of Detroit.

The Oscar nominated documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?" examines a case from 40 years ago that galvanized Asian Americans to rally against racial violence. Filmmaker Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Peña delve into the background tensions of Detroit's auto industry in the 1980s that were a backdrop to a tragedy.  

TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY! CLICK HERE TO ACCESS IT. Donna Givens Davidson is back with us from bereavement leave! We are so happy to have voice back on the mic! We've missed her so much. Detroit artist, storyteller, singer and comedian, Satori Shakoor joined Donna and Orlando in the WDET studios in Midtown Detroit. Satori talked about her journey as an artist from being a kid who loved orchestra, being apart of the 'Brides of Funkenstein', founding the Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers and hosting television shows on PBS. She is a national and Detroit treasure. Her mission to help people accept themselves through their stories continues to impact audiences all over the nation.

40 year Wright Museum veteran Kevin Davidson joined Donna and Orlando to talk about the legacy of Dr. Wright (Detroit's Baby Deliverer, Lover of Art & History), his relationship with him and the ever expanding Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Kevin who happens to be Donna's hubby who also serves as the Director of Fabrication and Design at The Wright was recently featured on Detroit Public Television's American Black Journal where Orlando interviewed him. You can see the interview here. Plan your visit to the Wright Museum today! 

WORKING TOGETHER IN MICHIGAN FOR EARLY LEARNING SUCCESS Eddie Manuszak is Supt. of Dundee Community Schools in Michigan. A former Kindergarten teacher he works tirelessly for early learning and equity across the board. A great networker he has gathered together a powerhouse group to make all this a reality. The group, including Detroit Public Television , Michigan ESA's, leaders from other districts and Eddie, joins us for today's show. JOIN THE PREK-12 EQUITY CONSORTIUM AT ACE-ED.ORG ...FREE TO EDUCATORS....AND ENJOY 'EQUITY & ACCESS' ONLINE JOURNAL WHILE THERE    

WORKING TOGETHER IN MICHIGAN FOR EARLY LEARNING SUCCESS Eddie Manuszak is Supt. of Dundee Community Schools in Michigan. A former Kindergarten teacher he works tirelessly for early learning and equity across the board. A great networker he has gathered together a powerhouse group to make all this a reality. The group, including Detroit Public Television , Michigan ESA's, leaders from other districts and Eddie, joins us for today's show. JOIN THE PREK-12 EQUITY CONSORTIUM AT ACE-ED.ORG ...FREE TO EDUCATORS....AND ENJOY 'EQUITY & ACCESS' ONLINE JOURNAL WHILE THERE    

On this month’s episode of FedRadioDetroit, Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss welcomed a true community all-star into the virtual studio, Hannan Lis. A leader in both the business and not-for-profit worlds, Hannan’s resume is long and impressive and includes titles such as Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of WW Group, Principal at GSH Group, Founder and Chair of Firebolt Group Inc., Venture Capitalist at Lis Ventures, Chairman of the Yoga Shelter, Past-chair of Forgotten Harvest and Chairman of Detroit Public Television. While Hannan's involvement in the community takes many forms, from his outspoken advocacy for Israel, to his many businesses and philanthropic work, these endeavors all reflect his passion to make the world around him a better place.Born in Haifa, Israel, Hannah joined a socialist youth movement as a teenager. After his army service, he began living and working on a kibbutz where he met his wife, native Detroiter Lisa Mark Lis. When the couple moved to Michigan, Hannan began working for the family business, WW Group (formerly Weight Watchers). Hannan says that he learned so much from his mother-in-law and the founder of the first Weight Watchers franchise in Michigan, Florene Mark, who he praised for her commitment to women and women’s issues as well as helping people to live a healthy life.In addition to his role as COO of WW Group, Hannan is also a venture capitalist and explains the work as a combination of Ross Business School and slot machines in Vegas. “Working in the venture areas teaches you humility very quickly. As you do it more and more, you learn how to bet better, and also how not to be so disappointed when something doesn’t go your way,” he said.Hannan goes on to talk about the meaningful work he has done with Detroit Public Television and Forgotten Harvest, two non-profits with missions very close to his heart. “It’s a shonda that the wealthiest country in the world has thousands of people in Metro Detroit who have food insecurity,” he said when discussing the important work of Forgotten Harvest.In closing and when asked what his wish for the Jewish new year is, he said “I hope people remember that the world belongs to the optimist. Optimism is what has kept the Jews going all these years. Optimism is a Jewish value, and I hope we all will regain our sense of optimism.”FedRadioDetroit is Federation’s podcast series hosted by Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss and featuring big personalities from Jewish Detroit’s diverse cast of characters. Subscribe to explore previous episodes and stay tuned for a new episode next month!

As schools across the country resume, parents and educators are debating the relative merits of at-home and in-class learning. But what do the students themselves think? Our Student Reporting Labs program teamed up with Detroit Public Television for a series of video diaries to document this very unusual school year as it unfolds. Here are students' perspectives, in their own words. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Detroit Public Television is the widest-reaching media outlet for kids in Southeast Michigan, available to anyone with a television or connected device.  When it became evident that Michigan schools were going to close, DPTV knew they needed to revamp both programming and resources to meet the needs of Michigan children of all ages, as well as their parents.First, they tapped into the vast PBS programming resources available for kids.  Then they began working with PBS Learning Media, a classroom resource that has been around for quite some time.  By the time schools were shut down, their 6-days-per-week newsletter was providing resources and encouragement to teachers, parents, and students alike. DPTV has also kept in touch with the communities it serves via daily Zoom calls with school districts in Southeast Michigan.Next, Detroit Public Television revamped its entire program schedule, leveraging their recently created 24x7 kids channel as well as their main channel.  The "kids" channel now serves upper elementary, middle, and high school students from 7am-6pm, airing shows out of the vast PBS library that have been aligned to national educational standards.It was important for DPTV to keep their entire audience in mind, as some homes have multiple connected devices.  Others, however, may not have internet connectivity at all.We close with some words of encouragement for parents, who are balancing work, home, and school all at once.Resources:Detroit Public Television Website: https://www.dptv.org/Detroit Public Television Education Page and Newsletter Signup: https://www.dptv.org/education/Michigan Motors Forward is produced by JAG in Detroit Podcasts in partnership with Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications.https://jagindetroit.com/https://tannerfriedman.com/

Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants Michigan to be a leader on Great Lakes issues in the region. Senior Correspondent for Detroit Public Television’s Great Lakes Bureau Gary Wilson says that’s a position the state has enjoyed in the past. Wilson interviewed Whitmer recently during a conference in Milwaukee of U.S. governors and Canadian premiers from the Great Lakes region. In the interview, they discussed regional leadership and a potential new pipeline in the Great Lakes.

The HBO show “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” last week turned its lens on the District Detroit, the Ilitch family’s mostly unrealized plan to redevelop 50 blocks as a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood between downtown and Midtown. Predictably, it did not go well for the Ilitches, who received $324 million in taxpayer assistance in exchange for what so far is the Little Caesars Arena, a Kid Rock restaurant and a couple dozen parking lots. Being opinionated on the subject, we talk about the episode, plus: 6:05 – An update on the progress of the old State Fairgrounds 6:45 – We break down the recent ruling from three federal judges that Michigan must redraw 34 congressional and legislative districts by Aug. 1 because they were unconstitutionally designed to favor Republicans. 8:07 – Jer interviews Detroit historian and civil rights author Ken Coleman about the life and legacy of Judge Damon J. Keith, a longtime federal judge and civil rights champion from Detroit who died Sunday at age 96. Also, as a heads up, our next segment airs on Detroit Public Television’s One Detroit on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Thanks as always for listening to Daily Detroit. Tell a friend about us, or help support the project by supporting us on Patreon.

On today’s pod, we cover a bunch of transportation-related news. First up: Rivian, the electric vehicle startup we’ve covered in a Detroit Public Television segment and on this pod, may get a big investment from Amazon and General Motors. We discuss how that could be a huge boost for the company as it eyes the launch of its first vehicle in fall 2020. But what does it say about GM and Amazon? Next, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was in Lansing today to talk auto insurance reform. As a reminder, Michigan has the nation’s most expensive car insurance. Republicans have signaled the issue as a priority for the current legislative session, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signaled an openness to working on it. As a refresher, check out our interview with Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law a while back on the state’s no-fault law and Duggan’s lawsuit. Completing our transportation trifecta was Gov. Whitmer’s discussion of the need to “fix the damn roads” in last night’s State of the State address, her first. Republicans are even starting to come around to the idea that more revenue may be needed to fix our dismal roads and bridges. Could toll roads be one solution? Whitmer also discussed wanting to strengthen civil rights protections for gay and transgender people in her SOS speech, and she targeted the practice of making controversial legislation referendum-proof. We talk about both of those proposals. In other news: Detroit City FC have announced a preseason friendly match against NCAA College Cup semifinalists Michigan State University on April 20 And two Detroit-area eateries have yanked CBD oils off their menus

You may have seen that Daily Detroit recently made its Detroit Public Television debut with a profile of Rivian, the electric vehicle maker that caught the automotive world by surprise last fall when it unveiled its high-powered, battery-electric pickup truck and SUV. For today’s episode, we’re following up on our promise to give you more from our visit to Rivian’s Plymouth Township headquarters. We have more from my interview with the company’s founder and CEO, R.J. Scaringe, including how the company is founded and why he’s confident they can clear the hurdles and start manufacturing their vehicles. Rivian is now taking orders on both the R1T pickup, which is slated for delivery to customers in late 2020, and the R1S SUV, which delivers in 2021. The former starts at $69,000, or $61,500 after federal electric-vehicle tax credits, while the latter starts at $72,500 ($65,000). In the meantime, enjoy the photos from our visit. Like what we’re doing? Then leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. And consider supporting our work through our Patreon campaign. If you have questions or story ideas, hit us up! dailydetroit@gmail.com 

This is your Daily Detroit recorded on August 21, 2018. Our stories: - It’s been a tough year for Detroit police and first responders. There have been three deaths on the police force in the line of duty in 2018, and numerous incidents off-duty. - There’s been an uptick in hit-and-runs in Metro Detroit, with four in the last month. - The New Mike Ilitch School of Business is set to open on Woodward. Wayne State University and Olympia Development hosted a tour of the building today, and Curbed Detroit has some great photos [Link]. - Wayne State University is opening part of its new Anthony Wayne Drive Apartments on Saturday to new residents. The 11-story, 407-bed building is the first phase of the $111 million housing complex, the university’s largest and priciest. -  Speaking of pricey housing, rising rent prices and the coming expiration of federal tax credits meant to subsidize affordable housing are raising concerns about the fate of many of Detroit’s low-income residents. Bridge magazine reports that tax credits for some 7,000 apartments and homes are set to end by 2022 [Link]. When they expire, owners can apply to stop setting aside units for low-income residents.  - Fans of Detroit watering holes of yore, take note: A documentary about the legendary Lindell AC sports bar makes its TV debut Thursday night on Detroit Public Television. It’s called “Meet Me At the Lindell: The Story of America’s First Sports Bar.” - Detroit Vegan Soul’s fish-free “catfish” platter has been named one of PETA’s Top 10 Vegan Seafood Dishes in the country. - A 12-year-old Detroit girl is in an intensive care unit due to severe burns on half of her body. On Friday, Timiyah Landers and two of her friends attempted to do the popular “fire challenge” that they had seen on YouTube. - Detroit Barbers in Corktown will be celebrating National Dog Day this Sunday by hosting Bulldogs, Brews and Beards. The event aims to raise money for the Detroit Bulldog Rescue. That's it for your Daily Detroit podcast today. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever fine podcasts are found. It really helps.

This week, we bring you conversations with the three co-founders of “Food Literacy For All,” a weekly speaker series hosts experts in agriculture, food justice, sustainability, and more. Each talk is broadcast via Detroit Public Television and posted online. Students at the University of Michigan can take the course for credit, but the talks are … Continue reading The Founders of Food Literacy For All →

Jo appeared on the 2016 Radio-Telethon. Jo was diagnosed in March 2015 with pancreatic cancer that metastasized to her liver and lymph nodes. She was having stomach pains for a couple of months, and when the pain got severe, she went to the doctor and then to the emergency room where they discovered a tumor in her pancreas. Jo came to Dana-Farber after discovering its superior reputation for treating pancreatic cancer – plus, her daughter lives in the Boston area and could help with treatment. Jo had surgery and then radiation and is now receiving chemotherapy. She flies to Boston from Michigan every other week for treatment for two days at a time. Jo is retired from Detroit Public Television.  Currently, she's deputy clerk of Eagle Harbor Township, Michigan, and involved in the election process for that district. She is an active volunteer including vice-chair of a committee to build a new fire and emergency services facility as well as assist in the organization of an annual dogsled race!  Jo's hobbies include softball, photography and skiing. She is married to her husband Terry and has one daughter.Dr. Meyerhardt can speak to advances in Gastrointestinal cancers (GI), specifically pancreatic cancer, which is very difficult to treat.  Most patients are diagnosed with late stage disease. Besides treating patients, Dr. Meyerhardt is also an active researcher in Diet and Lifestyle Studies in Patients with Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Meyerhardt studies have included research showing Colon cancer patients who eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, poultry and fish can significantly lower the risk of their cancer returning.

To people who want to get a pitch meeting with television executives, but don't know where to start. Matt Herren gives sage advice in how to make initial contact and how to present your idea once you have your foot in the door… in this episode of The Doorpost Podcast Project!    BIO: Matt is a self-described change agent with 20+ years experience cultivating business development strategies & tactics for billion dollar corporations and startups. Specialized in the media sector, he has executed partnerships and digital initiatives with global content and technology leaders such as Amazon, Scripps Networks, NBC Universal, Discovery Communications, Hulu, Verizon, AOL, PBS, ION Media Networks, and Google.   Matt has developed numerous award-winning broadcast-TV series and acquired, distributed hundreds of hours of content throughout Europe, Middle East, Pan-Asia and Latin America markets (60+ countries worldwide). Currently operating under his consulting firm HerrenMedia LLC, Matt delivers disruptive sales, marketing & distribution strategies for broadcast/digital networks and emerging businesses & technology platforms. Recent projects include acquisition strategy and contract negotiation for new digital network in EMEA region; WPBT-Miami project development & strategy; PBS pledge program (Longevity Tai Chi) development & launch - co-produced with Detroit Public Television and distributed by American Public Television; and release of retail DVDs and on-demand videos through online partners and big-box retailers such as Costco, BestBuy, Wal-Mart, and Amazon.   With an extensive background in digital media since 2000, Matt has had the pleasure of collaborating with numerous distinguished academic, nonprofit & professional organizations and institutions, including The American Academy of Pediatrics, Harvard-MIT, National Dairy Council, The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, and the International Food & Information Council; as well as developed content and distribution campaigns with leading corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Mead Johnson, GE, Bristol Myers Squibb, United Health, Amazon, Best Buy, General Mills, McNeil Nutritionals, Quest Diagnostics, Purdue Pharma and McCormick & Company (among others). In 2002, Matt was instrumental in the commercial launch of GE/NBC's The Patient Channel, distributed via satellite into 2,600+ hospitals nationwide, and recently consulted with the network (now d/b/a The Wellness Network) on the launch of a new co-branded digital channel with The American Heart Association. From 2011-2013, Matt served as Vice President Business Development for Everwell TV—one of the nation's largest digital-out-of-home networks, reaching 18 million viewers—driving network advertising & sponsorship strategy and later advising the executive team and investors on the successful merger/acquisition with AccentHealth (the largest waiting-room television network reaching 30,000 physician offices with exclusive CNN programming). Previously, Matt spent 11 years as Vice President Business Development and Marketing for Information Television Network—a recognized leader in original TV production and distribution—driving overall revenue performance and strategic/tactical sales and marketing with an emphasis on business affairs, contract negotiation, global licensing & distribution, sponsorship/advertising sales, content & brand development and co-productions & partnerships.   Embracing a holistic approach to business with a focus on collaboration and developing strong partnerships, Matt consistently employs his hands-on expertise, creative thinking and big-picture vision to all of his endeavors. Matt has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Telecommunications from the University of Florida.