Rick Cotton Rallies Broad Anti-Piracy Base

NBCU's general counsel fights content theft online, but he's also tech's public enemy No. 1

When it comes to fighting digital theft on the Web, Rick Cotton is a true crusader.

Since 2004, when he began his battle to protect the entertainment industry’s copyrights, Cotton, NBCU’s executive vice president and general counsel, has managed to rally an eclectic cast of strange bedfellows including labor leaders and titans of business. In total, Cotton, who also serves as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy, has lined up some 700 companies to support legislation that would tighten enforcement.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in