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US East: $5,000 – $10,000*
US West: $5,000 – $10,000*
Europe: $5,000 – $10,000*
Asia: $5,000 – $10,000*
Virtual: Please inquire
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Damian Pelliccione is the CEO and Co-Founder of Revry, the world’s first LGBTQ Global Content Streaming Network. Revry is currently available on Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, Amazon Fire, Pluto TV, Xumo TV, IOS, Android and the Web. Revry now reaches over 35 million people in over 100 countries across the globe.
Previously Damian has worked for top-name brands like Chevrolet and Cadillac to develop new media opportunities for product promotion and marketing. Damian also worked as head of Business Development for Make.TV, a German-based live streaming technology, and represented Make.TV in Dubai, Singapore, and all over North America and Europe. Damian also served as adjunct professor for Columbia College Chicago and instructor at YouTube Space LA and NYC.
With over 15 years of experience in the digital and new media world and as an avid speaker, passionate about supporting the LGBTQ community in both authentic representation and entrepreneurship, Damian has spoken at more than over 250 conferences and film festivals around the world.
Damian is a member of the Producers Guild of America New Media Council, TV Academy Of Arts and Sciences, the International Academy of Web TV, and a proud member of StartOUT.
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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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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Medium: An Interview with Revry Co-Founder & CEO Damian Pelliccione
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Wired: The Streaming Service Trying to Take Queer Content Global
