Judi Lopez

Background

About Judi Lopez

With over 25+ years of experience in the rapidly evolving media industry, I rely on my creative thinking skills and strategic mindset to innovate content distribution deals that set up media companies for long term success and transform the industry. I am a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and innovation. As the EVP of Distribution and Content Strategy at Hallmark Media, AMC Networks, Disney and minority executive business owner in Fuse Media. I lead the development and execution of strategic business plans to expand content reach and engagement across all media platforms. I have a strong background in content strategy and growth marketing, having had a seat at the table and held senior roles at the largest media companies. I am also passionate about creating and delivering high-quality content that resonates with diverse audiences and fosters meaningful connections. I am also committed to continuous learning and improvement and my skills in AI application tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gamma, Toom, Runway and many others create efficiencies and maximize revenue growth through analysis, new business/strategic planning, marketing, content creation, communications and negotiations.MY VALUE PROPOSITIONBesides content strategy and platform distribution across streaming and traditional media, my expertise areas include marketing, brand expansion, new business development, governments affairs, and partnership building. Thanks to my lengthy tenure in the industry, I have a strong network of relationships with executives across all platforms including live TV, MPVD, vMPVD, SVOD, AVOD and FAST and l have licensed to content the largest streaming platforms such as Youtube and Netflix. As one of my CEO's said to me, I have an ability to "see around corners," anticipating the next big industry trend and embracing it earlier than most. This foresight, along with my innovative thinking and persuasion skills, let me to negotiate multimillion dollar licensing deals, capture advertising revenue, expand consumer reach, achieve an outstanding contract renewal rate and set up my companies for long term healthy and profitable future. WHAT I'M PASSIONATE ABOUTI build teams of top talent, advocate for them, and create a judgment-free environment conducive to creative ideation. I am a devoted champion of diversity in the media industry and elected twice to board chair of the T Howard Foundation, which connects college graduates and young professionals from underrepresented groups with internships in entertainment and media.