Streaming and on-demand entertainment are transforming the way people consume content. But what will be the impact on stakeholders like television networks? Scott Murrow, former VP, Distribution for AMC Networks, discusses the business and legal implications of as streaming as it becomes increasingly ubiquitous.
Scott Murrow most recently served as VP, Distribution for AMC Networks until December 2014. In this role, he was responsible for building and executing the distribution strategy for AMC Networks, which included AMC, AMC Canada, WE, IFC, Sundance, and IFCe. He ran the West Coast sales office for AMC and handled all negotiations, contract compliance, marketing partnerships and customer engagements for the cable, satellite and telco business. He has extensive experience in negotiation and execution of new & existing long-term affiliate distribution agreements among major video and content service providers. He has negotiated distribution and licensing agreements with DirecTV, AT&T, and others.