Services
An entertainment and media company with extensive experience in both linear and digital programming, acquisitions, scheduling and curation strategies, sales, content planning and management, operations and production. Mark Ringwald has a proven expertise with new and emerging technologies, including 4K UHD HDR, VR and 3D. He can manage complex and demanding projects, often within tight budgetary or time constraints. A problem solver and a team leader, Mark can create solutions and devise systems to bring order out of chaos, reduce costs and improve results. Whatever your content puzzle, Mr2Media has the solution.
Management
Effective management of departments and their budgets. Supervision of contracted vendors and freelance staffing. A strong team centric style with a focus on goals and the bottom line.
Acquisitions
Expertize in worldwide acquisition of content with studios, distributors and creators. Focused on the bottom line, minimizing risks and maximizing potential.
Scheduling/Curation
A strategic vision of content scheduling and curation, leveraging content across various platforms, maximizing viewership through promotions and increasing revenue.
Sales
Licensing of 4K and 3D content to Sony Network Entertainment, Sky, Amazon and Vizio, including two self-produced five minute 4K time-lapse films.
Operations
Oversight of network operations and digital distribution of content. Creative design and implementation of system workflows and processes.
Production
Executive in charge of productions. Background in all phases of production and post-production. Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut and Avid.
Portfolio
Original Mr2Media 4K UHD films available for licensing.
LA Nights
4K UHD Timelapase Film
Auroras
4K UHD Timelapase Film
About
A short summary of past positions.
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2009-Present
Mr2Media
Mr2Media a strategic consulting company creating opportunities for linear and digital networks and programming ventures. Consulting in programming, worldwide content acquisition, strategic planning and business development, Mr2Media consulted on business development with The Virtual Content Group, an international VR company, and has licensed 4K and 3D content to Sony Network Entertainment, Sky, Amazon and Vizio, including two self-produced five minute 4K Ultra HD time-lapse films.
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2018-Present
AT&T Mobility & Entertainment (DIRECTV)
Sr. Content & Programming Manager. Responsible for the monthly licensing of transactional PPV/VOD/EST content, management of hundreds of titles per month. Analyze, administer and track programming acquisitions from major studios and independents.
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2015-2016
Sensio Technologies
Director Content Acquisition and Programming. Los Angeles based employee for Sensio’s 3D Smart TV App, 3DGO. Responsible for increasing TVOD rentals through content curation, channel and social media marketing, and content acquisition.
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2015
Your Family Entertainment AG
Head of Programming, Fix & Foxi Channels America. Tasked with setting the strategic direction and implementation of the network schedule and programming for the English and Spanish children’s network.
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2010-2014
3net
A JV of Sony, Discovery & Imax
Director Acquisitions and Scheduling. Charged with creating a 3D cable network through acquisitions and scheduling for what was a brand-new technology. Expertise on the subject garnered speaking invites to MIPCOM and other conferences. Given increasing responsibilities outside of scope of work to decrease costs and increase revenue.
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1994-2009
AmericanLife/GoodLife TV
VP Programming. In creating a network for Baby Boomers, was given complete responsibility for the look and content of the network from acquisitions, to scheduling, to productions and promotions. Was also responsible for management of all traffic and 24/7 network operations.