Kim Hurwitz

Los Angeles, CA

currently: Busy but listening

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Work history

MWG Media April 2008 to the present
VP, Marketing & Publicity

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How would you describe your time at MWG Media?

Lead, research and develop a new web 2.0 website portal for women 30+ with original series and programming content, games, music, shopping, blogs, social networking and mobile applications. Manage the Business Development process from website designer and vendor RFP through branding and identity, research and competitive overview, to creation of advertising and monetization business models. Create online and offline marketing strategy, added-value offers, third party partnerships, distribution scalability and content repurposing, promotions and PR plans. Site is slated to launch Q4 2008.... read more
The Tube Music Network May 2006 to April 2008
National Director, Affiliate Relations

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How would you describe your time at The Tube Music Network?

Responsible for national affiliate relations/marketing serving up to 90 broadcast television affiliates carrying the world's first and only all digital, all music television network. Using the newest technology of multicasting, The TUBE Music Network was available free over-the-air to homes with an ATSC tuner, via HD DBS platforms and on digital cable television in nearly 17 million households. As of 10/1/07, the national broadcast has ceased due to lack of funds. Currently working on alternate delivery options, affiliate initiatives and handling the tremendous viewer support.
Oversaw and managed 50+ OTA and digital cable launches, marketing asset creation and affiliate website, research studies, e-commerce and web campaigns, marketing collateral and viral marketing initiatives, client liaison at all levels, monitored broadcast standards and E/I programming, technical issues and client retention and satisfaction. I am a CEO direct report in this revolutionary start-up venture.
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directv (corporate hq-los angeles) October 2000 to June 2005
Director, Marketing

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P&L responsibility for PPV/Advanced Products/Telemarketing departments with a $30M budget and half-billion dollar annual goal. Interim Director that launched the Relationship Marketing Department. Managed up to 10 employees, internal teams and agency contacts.Marketing point person for Blockbuster relationship. Marketing Director for monthly DIRECTV FREEVIEW concert series with national campaigns.... read more
Adelphia January 1999 to January 2000
Regional Product Marketing Manager

How would you describe your time at Adelphia?

Adelphia Regional New Product Manager for Digital Cable, PPV/VOD, Long Distance Phone/Telephony, Broadband Internet and Paging business lines for the L.A. Market, managing the supervisors in each category. Designed/launched/ran the PPV ordering website for the company. Management of the L.A. Times/TV Times relationship plus facilitation of monthly cable acquisition and upgrade marketing campaigns. Created promotions, sweepstakes, added-value offers and all related collateral. Reduced costs and improved department efficiency. Task force leadership participation in Hispanic Marketing, Integrated Marketing and PR, competitive intelligence and retail/ad sales partnerships... read more
TCI January 1992 to January 1999
Regional Marketing Manager

How would you describe your time at TCI?

Managed all sales and marketing activities fro TCI southern California and Arizona properties. Created annual budgets and marketing campaigns. Trafficked all cross channel spots for the region and purchased radio, print and outdoor media buys and tie-ins. Managed employees in MDU/Commercial sales. Administered charity tie-ins and community/civic/school campaigns. Won major awards from SET, TVKO, Request PPV, Playboy, UFC, CTAM. Co-founded and was President for 2 years the SoCal PPV Cable Co-op, a non-profit California corporation and leveraged cable commercial spots and dues to create Los Angeles dma-wide promotions. Created promotions with Jiffy Lube, Universal Studios Hollywood, Bally Total Fitness, Raging Waters and the California Angels. Co-hosted and wrote/produced the popular Cable Interactive Live show which broadcasted throughout the L.A. cable region for 5 years.... read more
United Artists Cable January 1988 to January 1992
Sales Supervisor/Lead

How would you describe your time at United Artists Cable?

Top outbound telephone salesperson, promoted to Lead and Supervisor.
CommuniCom January 1982 to January 1987
MDU Manager

How would you describe your time at CommuniCom?

This was the corporate office that built the "Comcast" areas in what is now the Time Warner Cable - Los Angeles franchise. Oversaw 9 employees in the design, drafting, and postwire contruction department at CommuniCom serving the Greater L.A. area including downtown L.A., Hollywood, Marina Del Rey, Corona, West L.A. and more. Responsible for MDU and commercial design blueprints, QC and construction contractors for the company. Liaison with the DOT City of L.A. One of 4 CATV designers for the City of Bellflower and the CNN office feed.... read more

Education

Theater Arts

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