Fran Solomita
Vice President, Digital Content at NBC Sports Next- Claim this Profile
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NBC Sports Next
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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500 - 600 Employee
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Vice President, Digital Content
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Aug. 2021 - –Heute
Executive Producer of Home Course Advantage, The Conor Moore Show, On Tour/On Course, Golf Road Trippin' with James Davis, and 'My Roots' Documentary series. All streaming now on GolfPass & Peacock. Executive Producer of Home Course Advantage, The Conor Moore Show, On Tour/On Course, Golf Road Trippin' with James Davis, and 'My Roots' Documentary series. All streaming now on GolfPass & Peacock.
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Golf Channel
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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300 - 400 Employee
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Vice President, Digital Content
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Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2021
Evolving, growing and leading Golf Channel's digital and social platforms in creating engaging, real-time content in support of our many partners; The PGA Tour, PGA of America, LPGA, The R&A, and the USGA. Creating and overseeing original shows and series for our new GOLFPASS platform.
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Sr. Director: Promotion & Creative
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Jan. 2017 - Okt. 2018
Led creative team, generating ground breaking campaigns for all of our tour partners, and Golf Channel original shows and specials. Co-created and directed the #golfconnects brand campaign spotlighting positive ambassadors, and promoting youth and diversity in the game of golf.
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Principal
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Juni 2015 - Jan. 2017
Working with networks, studios and top brands, Solo-media consulting is a firm specializing in strategy, creative support, and full execution to help bridge the gap between traditional and digital media. Working with networks, studios and top brands, Solo-media consulting is a firm specializing in strategy, creative support, and full execution to help bridge the gap between traditional and digital media.
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Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney)
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President-Branded Entertainment
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Jan. 2012 - Juli 2014
Led branding & programming efforts for the family business unit. Helped build original BE department from the ground up, managing a creative staff of writers, producers, and directors. Our BE efforts generated hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, and branded destinations. • Meet Me at The Reck - Exec-produced award-winning series starring Jack Black & Andrew WK• Warner Brothers - Exec-produced The Great Lego Movie Adventure series with EvanTubeHD• Quaker’s Human Energy Crisis - Exec-produced branded content featuring The Mom’s View • Pine Sol Pranked - Exec-produced branded content with Ed Bassmaster & Diane Amos• Road Show - Exec-produced series with 2012 top 10 American Idols hosted by Christina Grimmie• Universal Pictures - “R.I.P.D.” Produced branded content with Magic of Rahat
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Co-Founder/Creative Director
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März 2009 - Dez. 2011
Producer of Season 2 - Take Two with Phineas and Ferb for Disney Channel (10 Episodes)Directed and Produced the feature documentary "When Stand Up Stood Out" featured on Showtime and released on DVD.Directed numerous PSA's for Parkinson's research, starring Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox. Producer of Season 2 - Take Two with Phineas and Ferb for Disney Channel (10 Episodes)Directed and Produced the feature documentary "When Stand Up Stood Out" featured on Showtime and released on DVD.Directed numerous PSA's for Parkinson's research, starring Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox.
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Disney General Entertainment Content
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative
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2010 - 2011
Consulted on and created campaigns for the CMA awards, The Oscars, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Consulted on and created campaigns for the CMA awards, The Oscars, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Creative Services
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Juli 2000 - März 2009
Managed (NBC 2000) staff of 14 writer/producers and editors charged with launching and promoting NBC's primetime shows, with an emphasis on original advertising content and radio promotion.For the Super Bowl - Chosen to direct a promo for the Thursday Comedy line-up. The spot achieved "Top Ten" status while reaching well over 90 million viewers.Worked with NBC Sports, implementing the cross-platform launch of "NBC's Sunday Night Football", earning the network the best Sunday ratings in a decade.Conceived and executed the much copied "Fake Radio Show" approach, effectively cutting through the clutter to launch "The Office" & "My Name is Earl". The entire campaign was honored with the New York Festival World Medal.Initiated the NBC Agency's Intern program, mentoring new talent and providing strong participation in valuable new hires for the network.Wrote, directed and produced numerous spots for NBC's coverage of the Olympics.Winner of the prestigious Brandon Tartikoff Award presented by Promax/BDA.
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Disney General Entertainment Content
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Writer/Producer
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Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2000
On-Air Promotion & Special Projects On-Air Promotion & Special Projects
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