Rob Jacobson

Chief Content Officer at VUBIQUITY
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(386) 825-5501
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New York, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Chief Content Officer
      • Jan 2011 - Oct 2023

      New York, New York, United States Directed executive-level strategy across Media & Entertainment division of AMDOCS. • Drove rapid global expansion through strategic M&As and content. • Built robust, diverse content library. Cultivated content supplier relationships (Disney/Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Paramount, 600+ others worldwide). • Spearheaded rapid corporate growth with acquisitions of On Demand Group and Disney/Sony-owned Film Flex. • Entered groundbreaking programming deal with… Show more Directed executive-level strategy across Media & Entertainment division of AMDOCS. • Drove rapid global expansion through strategic M&As and content. • Built robust, diverse content library. Cultivated content supplier relationships (Disney/Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Paramount, 600+ others worldwide). • Spearheaded rapid corporate growth with acquisitions of On Demand Group and Disney/Sony-owned Film Flex. • Entered groundbreaking programming deal with NASCAR. Led to multiple Emmy® Awards. • Led expansion of program platforms to include linear channels, FAST, SVOD, and VOD services. • Led strategic partnerships with international consumer electronics platforms (Hisense, Telefonica, Liberty Global, Virgin Media). Show less

    • Partner
      • Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

      New York, New York, United States

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • President & CEO
      • Jan 2005 - Jul 2009

      New York, New York, United States Launched and led iN DEMAND Networks. • Led company to $1B+ in revenue as world’s largest provider of transactional television. • Secured first-ever VOD rights from major studios (Sony, Disney, Fox, Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount) • Won multiple Emmy® awards with groundbreaking products (NASCAR In-Car, Howard Stern TV). • Launched NBA League Pass, MLB Extra Innings, and NHL Center Ice on cable for 1st time.

    • Chief Operating Officer
      • Jan 2003 - Dec 2004

      New York, New York, United States Directed daily operations. Drove revenue and expansion.

    • Executive Vice President
      • Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

      New York, New York, United States Led business development. Directed operations.

    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President, Programming Acquisitions
      • May 1997 - Jun 1999

      New York, New York, United States Directed programming for distributor owned by AT&T. • Led license agreement negotiations with suppliers (NFL, NBA, HBO, MTV). • Drove innovations that led to successful sports packages (NFL Sunday Ticket, NCAA Mega March Madness).

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Vice President, Affiliate Sales
      • Jul 1995 - Apr 1997

      New York, New York, United States Led sales for subsidiary of Walt Disney Company as member of original Fox Cable launch team.

    • Director, Business and Legal Affairs
      • Jul 1994 - Jun 1995

      New York, New York, United States Represented Fox in cable affiliation agreement, retransmission consent agreement and in talent negotiations with actors, producers, directors and managers.

Education

  • UC Santa Barbara
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, HISTORY
  • Southwestern Law School
    Doctor of Law - JD

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