Rich Kearney
Rich Kearney is a digital media producer + strategist based in New York City.
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Kearney Media for business.
Richie Styles for music.
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- SummaryI am an entrepreneurial digital media producer and strategist with expertise in online video and multi-platform television. I am a creator and producer of successful original web series including "The Series: Plymouth Rock Studios", "New Kids on the Rock", and "Neil Cicierega Presents". I am also the creator of “Three Screens”, Boston University’s first course on multi-platform television, and a founder of both the MIT Media Lab Center for Future Storytelling and Hollywood East TV, the leading social network for the New England entertainment industry. In 2010, I moved to New York City where I am currently working at AMC Networks on developing and launching a new IPTV product.Specialties: Expert in strategy and development for online video and multi-platform television. Advanced knowledge of HD video production. Proficient designer and editor with Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut and Avid. Experienced screenwriter and copywriter. Power user of all major social media applications and blogging platforms. Extremely proficient in both Mac OS and Windows, Apple iWork and Microsoft Office. Intermediate HTML and CSS.Experience
- Jan 2011 - PresentIPTV Consultant / AMC NetworksLong term consulting job developing and launching a range of IPTV products for multiple platforms.
- 2010 - PresentDigital Producer + Strategist / Kearney MediaConsulting on online video and multi-platform television strategies for media companies. Developing an original half-hour animated comedy series for television.
- 2008 - 2010Senior Producer / Plymouth Rock StudiosEngineered media strategy of film and television studio founded by former Paramount Pictures and Boston Celtics executives. Development raised over $10 million, garnered overwhelming public suport, and gained all governmental approvals. Produced and distributed 200 episodes of daily web-based reality series about the studio with 20,000 email subscribers and 15,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter. Developed scripted web series viewed three million times and featured on YouTube's homepage, G4's "Attack of the Show", and all four major networks' Boston affiliates. Founded Hollywood East TV social network to promote the studio and successfully established it as leading site of New England entertainment industry. Managed ten person staff creating video, web, design, and animation solutions.
- 2009 - 2009Adjunct Professor / Boston UniversityCreated and taught course in film and television department focused on the impact of multi-platform distribution and transmedia storytelling on the television industry.
- 2008 - 2009Sponsor Liaison / MIT Media LabCollaborated with faculty, students, and other sponsors to establish mission and research objectives for launch and inaugural year of Center for Future Storytelling.
- 2007 - 2008Video Producer / Production Manager / Unsigned ArtistsManaged all video production efforts at startup social networking site for indie musicians. Produced segments, oversaw budgets, purchased equipment and supplies, commissioned videos from vendors, and optimized content for distribution.
- 2006 - 2007Programming Coordinator / butv10Managed the development of programming for Boston University's award winning student run television station. Created and implemented the weekly programming schedule.
- 2006 - 2007Producer of "On That Point" / butv10Oversaw all aspects of production for butv10's Telly Award-winning debate show. Wrote, directed and edited numerous episodes.
- 2005 - 2006Project Manager / Platinum CommunicationsManaged client relations from time of sale through completion of work on implementation of complex telecommunications solutions. Earned certification from Avaya in both sales and implementation of IP telephony.
- 2004 - 2004Intern / Production Coordinator / 1171 Production GroupCoordinated production of music videos, promos, and EPKs for Warner Brothers, Interscope, Epitaph, and Roadrunner Records.
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2006 - 2008Boston UniversityM.S. in Television Management
Activities: butv10, 'On That Point,' New TV Workshop -
2001 - 2005Ithaca CollegeB.S. in Television-Radio
Activities: ICTV (Ithaca College Television) -
1997 - 2001Morris Knolls
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Tweets
- One more Super Bowl win over the Patriots and Eli might be the most popular QB in Jets history. #Giants #SuperBowlJan 23, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- 2 Live Crew. Bought this at a garage sale. My mother was mortified #hiphop @ Denville, NJ http://t.co/mxDNBxT6
- I don't agree really, but interesting argument "Larry Page wasn’t being dishonest about the Google+ engagement numbers" http://t.co/7BjEByqJ
- On to Season 2 of Battlestar Galactica, Gaius Baltar is one of my favorite TV characters of all time.
- @lindadrabik Sounds like you're speaking from experience! My marathon is courtesy my Netflix Watch Instantly addiction.
- I see why people tweet this show so much, the British 'pregnant pause' is perfect for commentary. http://t.co/dUcBZBaf @GetGlue #DowntonPBS
- "You probably know more about how the internet works than your senator does. Has he called you or asked your insight?" - Seth Godin on #SOPAJan 18, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Launching a fantasy sports platform is smart, but CBS? Their football app is one of the worst iOS apps of all time imo. http://t.co/qY83u2ofJan 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @BrandonGuarneri bELIeve
- My 101 favorite songs of 2011, roughly in order, but it's probably best enjoyed on shuffle. http://t.co/kWQ7lzC9Jan 14, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- This is why I complain about tech blogs oversimplifying the TV biz. "Even Microsoft Can't Afford to Break Into Pay TV" http://t.co/JqwhXxNCJan 12, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Best headline I've read this morning. "Don’t Worry, There Won’t Be a Desperate Housewives Movie" Haha.Jan 11, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Posts
“Siri, Siri, Siri, can’t you see, sometimes your words just hypnotize me”
This is tremendous. Bravo, Music Hack Day.
This is definitely one of the richest exploitables ever. It’s actually hard to screw it up.
TORTURE: To Show or Not to Show? - Exhibit A
Reservoir Dogs
The ear cutting scene inspired walkouts.
Does the imagination make it worse? (watch the scene)
Someone asked if we give reality show characters stars? Hell to the No!
Ana Martinez, VP of Media Relations for the Hollywood Walk of FameForget planking. Forget owling. Horsemanning is where it’s at.
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Recent Tracks
- Invisible Sun - 2003 Stereo Remastered Version by The Police
- Headlines - Explicit Version by Drake
- Communion by Maximum Balloon
- Dancing on My Own by Robyn
- Bermuda Highway by My Morning Jacket
- Vomit by Girls
- The Best Person I Know by Cat's Eyes
- Everybody's Talkin' by Harry Nilsson
- For The Good Times by Kris Kristofferson
- Dawned on Me by Wilco
GirlsM83The PoliceJay-ZJeff The BrotherhoodBon IverAtlas SoundHarry NilssonMy Morning JacketThe NationalWilcoThe AntlersRadioheadHoly Ghost!Fleet FoxesR.E.M.Flying LotusReal EstateDawesFucked UpWashed OutKurt VileThe Black KeysPixiesSBTRKTU2Sufjan StevensTyler, the CreatorNeon IndianFord & LopatinDavid BowieDaft PunkThe HorrorsGang Gang DanceThe War On DrugsDeath Cab for CutieDestroyerYACHTPanda BearArctic MonkeysJohnny CashBlack LipsCut CopyMemory TapesYouth LagoonOneohtrix Point NeverAphex TwinTV On The RadioIron & WineSmith Westerns
