Bo LaMotte plans to step down as senior vice president of distribution at Universal Sports. He’s been with the network since its 2006 inception.
“Being one of the original employees and creating the incredible success story at Universal Sports has been rewarding,” LaMotte said in a release announcing his departure. “It is a great team and I wish them continued success.”
LaMotte increased the distribution of Universal Sports from zero households to 63 million during his tenure.
He leaves to pursue other business opportunities. The full release is after the jump.
Bo LaMotte Departing as Senior Vice President of Distribution for Universal Sports
Westlake Village, CA –November 23, 2010 – Bo LaMotte, Senior Vice President of Distribution for Universal Sports Network, has decided to resign from his post. The announcement was made today by LaMotte and David Sternberg, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Sports.
LaMotte, who has been with the network since it formed in 2006, is leaving Universal Sports to pursue other business opportunities.
“Being one of the original employees and creating the incredible success story at Universal Sports has been rewarding,” said LaMotte. “It is a great team and I wish them continued success.”
“Bo has been a valued colleague throughout his tenure with the company,” said Sternberg. “We are grateful for his many contributions to the growth of Universal Sports, and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.”
In his four-plus years with Universal Sports, LaMotte was able to grow the network’s television distribution from zero to over 63 million households. He secured distribution in 54 markets, including all top 10 Designated Market Areas (DMAs) in the United States, and reached additional carriage agreements in Puerto Rico and Guam. He also negotiated content distribution deals with Sirius/XM Radio, Hulu, YouTube, Sprint and FoxSports.com. In addition, he created a joint venture with SEG to form WCSN Australia, providing Universal Sports content to Australia and New Zealand.
Prior to his joining Universal Sports, LaMotte handled distribution for Tribune, where he oversaw distribution deals for WGN America as well as the Tribune-owned television stations.
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