Learn more about Mike Fleischman, EVP of Business Development at CPX Interactive, and his 25 years of experience in the entertainment and media industry.
1. Who are you and what do you do here at CPX?
I am Mike Fleischman, and I’m currently the EVP of Business Development for CPX. I oversee the Global Publisher Development, and also work on a number of Business Development opportunities for the company.
2. What did you do before you started at CPX in 2008?
In 2007, I spent some time as CFO of an Executive Search firm, and for the first part of 2008, I started Fleischman Media Group, which was a financial consulting practice specializing in Entertainment and Media.
Prior to 2006, I spent 25 years at Cablevision Systems Corporation. During my tenure, I held a number of strategic financial roles and worked on a variety of different initiatives, including the launch and development of Cablevision’s Advertising Sales Division, and the creation and develpment of over 20 National and Regional Cable Television Programming Networks. I was also involved in numerous Strategic Partnerships including, Sports acquisitions, and the purchase of Madison Square Garden.
Throughout my tenure at Cablevision, I was fortunate to develop extensive knowledge and insight on topics such as, television programming rights, advertising sales, sports contracts, professional sports team economics and digital media. This included working on the formation of partnerships and joint ventures with companies such as, Liberty Media, NBC, Fox and MGM.
3. What did you learn during your 25 years at Cablevision that you have put into practice at CPX?
At Cablevision I learned a number of things, including how to grow start up businesses into mature companies, how to hire and develop key employees, and what it takes to compete in the media and entertainment sector.
4. CPX is not a typical company and the environment is far from corporate. How have you adjusted to the change in atmosphere, and what do you like about it?
CPX is an environment that requires everyone to work independently and think outside of the box. The company reminds me of our earlier days at Cablevision where people were passionate about the brand and focused on growing the company to be # 1 in the sector.
5. What are your goals for business development at CPX for the rest of 2009?
I would like to see CPX continue to align with strategic partners both on the Publisher and Advertiser level, and continue to improve internal communication and processes as a foundation for future growth.
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