MATTHEW D. PAPISH

31503 Foxfield Drive

Westlake Village, California 91361

SUMMARY

• REVENUE DRIVEN LEADER with a strategic, results-driven background working with both small and large scale, national and international media companies. Responsible for over $1.2 billion in revenue through the development, acquisition and packaging of major media partnerships, content, sponsorships deals and distribution. A team player with the knowledge to lead, set goals, and mentor while achieving aggressive growth and profitability targets.
   

KEY CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

• AOL – Branded Entertainment and Sales Development responsible for NetworkLive, a joint venture between AOL, AEG and XM Radio which produced Live concerts for Madonna, Coldplay, Green Day etc. Developed, launched and managed an innovative new branded entertainment solutions division working directly with top tier brands such as Sears, Kraft, P&G and Ebay.

• LiveUniverse – Helped launch new interactive online live streaming/video/social networking platform. Responsible for Business Development with “A” list media and entertainment brands, content acquisition and sponsorship deals worldwide. Working directly with large media companies, Studios and Talent Agencies

• Reactrix Systems– Developed business with key national brands for this place-based interactive advertising media network.

• Trifecta Digital - EVP, Digital Media and Sales Development leading the Business and Sales strategy by focusing on acquiring, developing and monetizing innovative programming for the Cinsay.com platform across all media platforms. Trifecta Digital is the combination of Briggs Digital and Trifecta Media and Entertainment.

• Ubiquity Partners – Developed cross-platform content deals between Hollywood and video-centric sites such as; Break.com, MetaCafe.com, LiveVideo and Pricerunner.

• Philanthropy Project – Chief Business Development Officer for non-profit backed by the John Templeton Foundation. Responsible for digital strategy and securing top-tier Internet and Media partnerships. Brought in deals with Yahoo, MySpace, AOL, CBS/CNET and NBC.Com.

• Gold Coast Entertainment Group – Created, packaged and executive produced over 1100 hours of network, syndication and cable programming, including the reality hits: Blind Date and The Fifth Wheel. Helped build top-tier, traditional media Production Company, production facility, and program supplier.

• Pipeline Entertainment – Developed key cross-platform content partnerships with MySpace.com, Spark Networks, Classmates.com

EXPERIENCE

Trifecta Media and Entertainment (Digital,Cinsay.com)

Los Angeles, CA

December 2008 – present

Trifecta Media and Entertainment is a multi-media company engaged in the development, production, distribution, advertiser sales and media sponsorships of programming across all media platforms. Experienced in all aspects of television production and finance, It develops and produces all forms of TV programming (scripted, reality, made-for-television movies and miniseries)

Briggs Digital Media, the holding company for Cinsay.com is a fully integrated media company, which specializes in the creation and delivery of entertainment and advertising via the company’s unique Internet delivery platform.

EVP, Digital Media and Business Development

• Responsible for packaging and selling all original productions and any related advertising for the flagship site, Cinsay.com

• Help manage and build the current traditional sales force at Trifecta Media.

• Responsible for securing partnerships with large media companies and entertainment properties.

• Focuses on providing entertainment-centric online custom brand solutions beyond search and display advertising.

LIVE UNIVERSE Inc

Los Angeles, CA

August 2007 to December 2008

Live Universe is one of the leading online entertainment networks behind MySpace and YouTube, reaching over 120 million monthly unique visitors across the United States, Europe and China with over 35 popular ad supported video hosting, social networking music and widget websites.

SVP, Media and Entertainment Partnerships

• Provides Business and Sales Development within LiveUniverse’s online network focusing on social networking, video, entertainment, and music.

• Responsible for programming development, management, pricing, positioning, packaging, marketing and launch activities.

• Responsible for securing partnerships with large media companies and entertainment brands.

• Focuses on providing entertainment-centric online brand solutions beyond search and display advertising.

Reports directly to CEO

Ubiquity

Los Angeles, CA

December 2006 to August 2007 (*folded company into Live Universe, Inc.)

Fully integrated Digital Agency focused on developing and placing online content with large entertainment brands, advertising and technology companies. Experts and Advisors in the new digital economy and convergent platform deal making.

President - Business Development and Brand Solutions

• Managed all aspects of digital media, including strategic oversight of online and mobile initiatives, as well as development of partnerships and new revenue streams

• Oversaw all Business and Sales Development within the online video advertising and user generated publishing space.

• Generated business with top tier entertainment brands and leading advertisers securing revenue potential of over $100 million.

• Secured distribution output deals with leading video aggregators including Metacafe, Break, LiveUniverse, PureVideo, Heavy, and Bolt.

• Assisted Pricerunner.com (a ValueClick company) in securing alliances with recognizable celebrities and entertainment brands to become guest editors and drive traffic and credibility to the site and their subsequent brands.

Reactrix Systems

Redwood City, CA

June 2006–December 2006 (*6 month contract)

 The Reactrix Media Network is a place-based interactive advertising medium that immerses consumers in high-impact branding “Experiences” that instantly respond when people walk over or gesture over the display area. The interactive advertising network delivers 94 million impressions per Month in 165 locations where they shop and spend their entertainment dollars.

Business Development/ Brand Specialist - Consultant

• Reported to the Chief Executive Officer, Michael Ribero responsible for 35 national brands representing $19 million in sales revenue.

• Changed company culture from an outdoor event driven business to that of a media network

• Responsibilities included Business and Sales Development with the CMO’s of leading national brands including Sony, Best Buy, Sears, Sara Lee, Hasbro, NBC-Universal, Home-Depot and VISA.

• Supervised a team of 12 sales executives in closing business with the leading movie studio’s and entertainment media companies.

America Online

Los Angeles, CA

March 2004–March 2006

AOL, a division of Time Warner is a global Web services company that operates some of the most popular Web destinations, offers a comprehensive suite of free software and services runs the country's largest Internet access business, and provides a full set of advertising solutions.

 Branded Entertainment & Sales Development

• Senior Strategist of the newly formed Branded Entertainment team.

• Responsible for the $30 million joint venture; Network Live which produced over 65 online concerts including Madonna, Coldplay and Green Day, distributed through a Digital Partnership Network which included: AOL, XM Radio, AEG Live, Qualcom, Direct TV etc.

• Developed and oversaw company-wide strategy to focus on advertiser supported content development utilizing AOL’s rich video platform, securing revenue through sponsorship and ad sales. Working directly with top-tier advertisers such as: Sears, P&G, Kraft, Ebay and Toyota.

• Directed all aspects of Sales Development, Business Development and managed productions within AOL’s content verticals such as: AOL Music, In-Store, AOL.com Games, AIM, Netscape, Compuserve and Warner Brothers online.

 Pipeline Entertainment Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

May 1998– March 2004

Founded in 1998, Pipeline was established as a production/ brand integration company, responsible for packaging innovative partnership relationships between leading content providers and top-tier new media companies such as Excite, Yahoo, MySpace, AOL, Real Networks, Classmates Online Inc. FHM Magazine and Nintendo.

Founder and CEO

• Partnered with MySpace.com for a multiplatform broadcast property.

• Co-Creator and Executive Producer of 1400 hours of television including the hit television series Blind Date and The Fifth Wheel for Universal Studios. Blind Date is one of syndications biggest hits and is currently in its ninth season grossing over $120 million in revenue.

• Partnered with Classmates.com for a broadcast cross-platform deal and sold 95 episodes to Twentieth Television for a daily daytime television series. Oversaw a $20 million budget and 200 person staff. Classmates enjoyed a 5% lift in sales in all the markets that the show aired.

• Signed Spark Networks to a TV deal and produced a pilot for domestic and international syndication. The relationship/ game show was the first to market based on the exploding online dating industry.

Gold Coast Entertainment Group

Hollywood, CA

May 1986 – March 1998

(Umbrella Company for Gold Coast Communications and Gold Coast Television Entertainment)

President (Founder)

Initially established Gold Coast Communications to provide broadcast services to entertainment industry with strong following of clients such as Fox, Paramount and MTV focusing on reality style television shows such as Entertainment Tonight, A Current Affair and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. In 1992, established Gold Coast Television Entertainment as production company focused on creating and developing programming for television and film. Produced and financed pilots. Developed and managed relationships with senior level executives from motion picture, television networks and financial institutions.

Significantly expanded company operations from two employees to 350. Spearheaded company growth with initial capital of under 250K, increasing to 50+ million-dollar company, which surpassed all objectives. Planned and developed ancillary business opportunities with large Internet - new media and merchandising companies, as well as secured global co-production partners and distribution alliances.

CITICAM video services

New York, NY

September 1983 – April 1986

Production Executive

Orchestrated successful launch of California regional offices to institute and build profitable broadcast production facility. Scope of responsibility encompassed developing budget and administration analysis for senior marketing and finance executives, as well as development and execution of production and financial systems. Instrumental in establishing highly profitable territory and maintained thriving TV show, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”

EDUCATION

–Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College, School of Communications

–Regents Scholarship Award Recipient

–Financial Certifications, Series 7 & Series 63

–International Broadcast Award Recipient

–Ace Award Nominee