Jason Hirschhorn: The Business of Documentaries
Tribeca Talks
| 60 MINUTESDocumentaries are more popular than ever before. From theaters to TV to streaming services. Their impact on culture is immediate and powerful. We discuss the creative vision and the business behind the boom.
Jason Hirschhorn is the Chief Executive Officer of the REDEF Group, a digital content curation company that publishes newsletters focused on media, music, technology, fashion, and sports. In his previous position, Hirschhorn served as the Chief Product Officer and Co-President of Myspace, Inc. and as President of Sling Media, Inc. Before Sling Media, Jason was the Chief Digital Officer at MTV Networks, where he was responsible for the company’s digital media business and interactive strategy. Hirschhorn is Chair of Digital Advisory board of Sundance Institute and has previously served as a member of the board of directors of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., and Pandora. Hirschhorn holds a B.S. in International Business and Marketing from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Panelists
Morgan Neville
Amy Entelis
David Gelb
John Sloss
Jason Hirschhorn
Jason Hirschhorn is the Chief Executive Officer of the REDEF Group, a digital content curation company that publishes newsletters focused on media, music, technology, fashion, and sports. In his previous position, Hirschhorn served as the Chief Product Officer and Co-President of Myspace, Inc. and as President of Sling Media, Inc. Before Sling Media, Jason was the Chief Digital Officer at MTV Networks, where he was responsible for the company’s digital media business and interactive strategy. Hirschhorn is Chair of Digital Advisory board of Sundance Institute and has previously served as a member of the board of directors of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., and Pandora. Hirschhorn holds a B.S. in International Business and Marketing from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Beacon Theatre
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