James Brown is the Executive Vice President of Content Distribution and Marketing Group for REVOLT Media and TV. With over 30 years of experience in the Media & TV industry, Brown brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to his role, driving the distribution of content across multiple platforms, including MVPDs, vMVPD, broadcast, FAST, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and emerging content platforms worldwide.
Before joining REVOLT, Brown spent a significant portion of his career at Disney/ESPN, where he held various leadership positions. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Multicultural Content Development, overseeing initiatives that expanded ESPN’s reach and engagement with diverse audiences. His tenure at ESPN also included leading the launching and general management for ESPN High School, as well as overseeing its television and digital video businesses.
A majority of Brown’s years at Disney/ESPN were spent in the Affiliate Sales & Marketing unit where he last served as Senior Vice President, Field Sales for the U.S. and the Caribbean. In this capacity, he led content distribution efforts for all Disney and ESPN networks across traditional cable, satellite, and telephone platforms, strengthening the company’s presence in key markets.
Brown actively contributes to the growth of new diverse media and entertainment companies as a senior advisor for business development at Story House Pictures Inc. and Groopview Inc.