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California, USAAbout
Named one of Business Insider’s “Top 16 Power Player Execs in AD Video Streaming Space”, Damian (they/them/theirs) leads the finance, business development, and advertising sales / operations departments at Revry. Revry is now the world’s largest Queer TV Network, reaching over 280 million households and devices. Revry was also featured on the cover of The Los Angeles Times Business section, named “App of the Day” by Apple app stores globally and recently featured Jennifer Lopez and Joe Biden in their “National Coming Out Day – QueerX Live! award show.
Prior to their role at the company, Damian worked as the Head of Business Development in the US for live-streaming German-based company Make.tv (recently acquired by LTN Networks). Previously, Damian worked for General Motors domestic/international brands Chevrolet and Cadillac, developing and creating new media opportunities to promote new car lineups at live events and auto shows across the US and Europe. Damian has produced over 50 web projects, short films, feature films, and commercials. Damian has acted as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College Chicago, has lectured at over 20 universities and colleges across the globe including the University of Southern California, Los Angeles Film School, and BAU University Istanbul Turkey amongst others. Damian also worked for YouTube Space Los Angeles and New York teaching creators live streaming and strategy. A proud member of the Producers Guild of America, The Television Academy of Arts and Sciences, Screen Actors Guild and StartOut.
Damian also founded a mastermind group with 20 other niche and minority owned and operated streaming companies. Damian is a proud Dual Citizen of the USA and Canada, and just voted in this past presidential election for the first time and is a proud new US Citizen! Damian has two really amazing dogs (Eddie and Oliver) and resides in Echo Park – Los Angeles.
Damian’s pronouns are they/them/theirs.
Topics
Diversity in Media
Damian addresses the changing landscape of C-Suite, Development, and Production and how it’s shaping the entertainment industry.
Rise of OTT
Over The Top (OTT) television is becoming increasingly prevalent and with the expansion of available content through Niche services and Mainstream avenues, consumers are seeing more platforms and more choices… but are we seeing more consumers? Who will win out? Who has sustainability?
In this talk, Damian answers these questions and will provide insights into the future of OTT television.
LGBTQ Leaders
Damian shares insights on…
- How to lead openly;
- Leading the next generation of employees and founders;
- What it takes to motivate yourself as a leader.
LGBTQ Content
In this talk, Damian explores how the world’s views and opinions are shaping storytelling on screen, the changing landscape of the Queer community vs the LGBTQ community, and what’s next?
Other topics include…
- Diversity and Entertainment
- Capital Fundraising for Startups
- Pitching Film and TV Projects
- Building a Millennial / Gen-Z Based Company
Videos
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Cheddar: The Startup Delivering Content for the Queer Eye
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CBS SF Bay Area: The CEO of Revry Discusses Being the First LGBTQ Streaming Platform
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NBC: Cinema Diverse Showcases Representation Through Film
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KGUN9: Revry’s Damian Pelliccione
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Keynote at Rio Web Fest
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Queerguru TV: Damian Pelliccione talks about Revry TV
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Platform presents Revry, the World’s First Queer Streaming Service!
Articles
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NASDAQ: Damian Pelliccione How an LGBTQ Streaming Network is Changing the World
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Medium: An Interview with Revry Co-Founder & CEO Damian Pelliccione
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Marketing Speak: The Future of Streaming Video with Damian Pelliccione
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LA Times Business: A Streaming Service with a Unique Niche
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Wired: The Streaming Service Trying to Take Queer Content Global
