Profile
Joshua Katz has been President of Marketing for Current Media, Inc. since December 2006.
From February 2006 to December 2006, he was Chief Marketing Officer at TiVO.
From July 2005 to January 2006, Mr. Katz was Vice President of Marketing for Lucasfilm.
From March 1999 to June 2005, he was President of The Halo Effect.
Previously, Mr. Katz was Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cartoon Network and VH1 cable networks.
He received a BA from Tulane University.
Joshua Katz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Current Media, Inc.
 Current Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Current Media, Inc. operates a cable television network and a website that distribute viewer-created content as well as internally developed and acquired content that is relevant to young adults. CurrentTV was launched in August 2005 and provides news, information and lifestyle entertainment. Programming is presented in 2 to 10 minute video segments rather than half-hour or one hour blocks. Nearly one-third of the content is created by viewers. Current.com, launched in October 2007, delivers news, information and entertainment content and serves as a connection to programming on CurrentTV. It is also a platform for collaborative media production. During 2007, advertising accounted for 16% of revenue and affiliate fees accounted for 84% of revenue. Affiliate fees are derived from long-term distribution agreements with cable, satellite and telecommunications operators who pay a monthly fee for each subscriber household that receives CurrentTV. There are over 50 million subscriber households in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Current Media was founded in September 2002 by Albert Gore Jr. and Joel Hyatt and is located in San Francisco, CA | Sales & Marketing | 01/12/2006 |
Former positions of Joshua Katz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TIVO INC | Sales & Marketing | 01/12/2006 |
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC
 Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lucasfilm Ltd. produces film, television, and other entertainment programs. It provides visual effects, sound, video games, licensing, and online activities. The company was founded by George Lucas in 1971 and is headquartered in Nicasio, CA. | Sales & Marketing | 01/01/2006 |
| The Halo Effect | President | 01/06/2005 |
Current TV LLC
 Current TV LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Current TV LLC operated a cable and satellite television network. Its Current.com was an integrated web and TV platform, helps users to find and share stories and videos. The firm provided interactive viewer created content and ad messages. The company was founded by Albert Arnold Gore Jr., and Joel Z. Hyatt on August 1, 2005 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Sales & Marketing | - |
The Cartoon Network, Inc.
 The Cartoon Network, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services The Cartoon Network, Inc. offers original, acquired and classic animated entertainment shows. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Sales & Marketing | - |
Training of Joshua Katz
| Tulane University (Louisiana) | Undergraduate Degree |
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Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lucasfilm Ltd. produces film, television, and other entertainment programs. It provides visual effects, sound, video games, licensing, and online activities. The company was founded by George Lucas in 1971 and is headquartered in Nicasio, CA. | Consumer Services |
Adeia Media Solutions, Inc.
 Adeia Media Solutions, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services TiVo Solutions, Inc. provides broadband television services and products. The company was founded by Howard Look, James Michael Barton and Michael Ramsay on September 19, 1997 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Consumer Services |
Current Media, Inc.
Current Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Current Media, Inc. operates a cable television network and a website that distribute viewer-created content as well as internally developed and acquired content that is relevant to young adults. CurrentTV was launched in August 2005 and provides news, information and lifestyle entertainment. Programming is presented in 2 to 10 minute video segments rather than half-hour or one hour blocks. Nearly one-third of the content is created by viewers. Current.com, launched in October 2007, delivers news, information and entertainment content and serves as a connection to programming on CurrentTV. It is also a platform for collaborative media production. During 2007, advertising accounted for 16% of revenue and affiliate fees accounted for 84% of revenue. Affiliate fees are derived from long-term distribution agreements with cable, satellite and telecommunications operators who pay a monthly fee for each subscriber household that receives CurrentTV. There are over 50 million subscriber households in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Current Media was founded in September 2002 by Albert Gore Jr. and Joel Hyatt and is located in San Francisco, CA | Consumer Services |
The Cartoon Network, Inc.
The Cartoon Network, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services The Cartoon Network, Inc. offers original, acquired and classic animated entertainment shows. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Current TV LLC
Current TV LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Current TV LLC operated a cable and satellite television network. Its Current.com was an integrated web and TV platform, helps users to find and share stories and videos. The firm provided interactive viewer created content and ad messages. The company was founded by Albert Arnold Gore Jr., and Joel Z. Hyatt on August 1, 2005 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
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