Tim Connolly Joins Disney, ESPN Media Networks as Vice President, Mobile Distribution

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:38:58 +0000

January 22, 2008 -- Disney and ESPN Media Networks announced today the appointment of Tim Connolly to the newly-created position of vice president, mobile distribution. Connolly has extensive experience in the wireless industry, most recently serving as vice president of sales and business development at Ericsson, where he was responsible for delivering networks, applications and services to T-Mobile and AT&T. Prior to this role, he was responsible for Ericsson’s Applications business in North America.

In this new role, Connolly will lead efforts to create strategic relationships across the wireless industry on behalf of ABC Mobile, ABC News, Disney Channel and ESPN, with a primary focus on growing the distribution of linear mobile video, mobile VOD and mobile web services with wireless service providers, handset manufacturers and others. Connolly and his team will negotiate carriage agreements, oversee accounts, and develop distribution strategies in partnership with each brand, including the pricing and packaging plans of the company’s mobile product offerings. » read more »