Eric Berger (media executive) explained

Eric Berger
Occupation:Chief executive officer of Common Sense Networks

Eric Berger is an American media executive. He co-founded and is the CEO of Common Sense Networks, the for-profit arm of Common Sense Media.

Career

Berger joined Time Warner as a corporate vice president of strategic planning where he was responsible for wireless initiatives and the creation of business growth.[1] In 2006, Berger joined Sony Pictures as a vice president of mobile entertainment and digital networks, running the mobile publishing and distribution business.[2] [3] In May 2008, he became the general manager of Crackle (formerly known as Grouper), Sony's ad-supported video streaming service.[4] [5] [6]

In 2017, Berger was named Chief Digital Officer for Sony Pictures Television Networks,[7] [8] and in 2018, he became the head of Sony's Direct-To-Consumer Unit, which included oversight of Funimation, Crackle, Film1 OTT and Animax.[9]

In 2020, Berger left Sony for Common Sense Media, where he co-founded Common Sense Networks and became its CEO.[10] [11] In December 2020, he launched Sensical TV, a free streaming service for children aged 2 to 10.[12] [13]

Recognition

In 2015, Berger was named one of Varietys 30 Digital Entertainment Execs to Watch.[14] In 2016, he was included in The Hollywood Reporters Silicon Beach 25 list of Los Angeles digital players.[15]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2012-01-09 . Eric Berger, executive vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television . The Guardian . 2023-02-24 . 0261-3077.
  2. Web site: Jarvey . Natalie . 2017-11-14 . Sony Pictures TV Ups Crackle's Eric Berger to Chief Digital Officer . 2023-02-24 . The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. Web site: Eric Berger Named Executive Vice President, Digital Networks, Sony Pictures Television Sony Pictures Entertainment . 2023-02-24 . www.sonypictures.com.
  4. Web site: Spangler . Todd . 2017-11-14 . Crackle GM Eric Berger Tapped for Expanded Digital Role at Sony Pictures Television Networks . 2023-02-24 . Variety.
  5. Web site: Kenneally . Tim . 2011-04-26 . Eric Berger Named Exec VP of Digital Networks for Sony Pictures TV . 2023-02-24.
  6. News: 2008-10-29 . Sony restructuring Crackle online video hub . Reuters . 2023-02-24.
  7. Web site: Petski . Denise . 2017-11-14 . Crackle GM Eric Berger Named Chief Digital Officer For Sony Pictures TV Networks . 2023-02-24 . Deadline.
  8. News: Crackle GM Eric Berger Tapped for Expanded Digital Role at Sony Pictures Television Networks. Spangler. Todd. 2017-11-14. Variety. 2023-05-01.
  9. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . 2018-06-20 . SPT Reorganization: Distribution & Global Nets Merge, Direct-to-Consumer Unit Set . 2023-02-24 . Deadline.
  10. Web site: Spangler . Todd . 2020-08-24 . Common Sense Media Hires Sony Alum Eric Berger as CEO of New For-Profit Entertainment Arm (EXCLUSIVE) . 2023-02-24 . Variety.
  11. News: Dade . Hayes . Common Sense Networks Forms Board Of Directors, With Former Nickelodeon President Geraldine Laybourne And Ex-Sesame Workshop Boss Gary Knell Among Elected Members . Deadline . March 1, 2023 . May 1, 2023 .
  12. Web site: Goldsmith . Jill . 2021-06-29 . Common Sense Networks Unveils Sensical, New Free Streaming Platform For Kids 2-10 . 2023-02-24 . Deadline.
  13. Web site: Lynch . Jason . December 15, 2020 . Former Crackle Chief Preps Free, Ad-Supported Kids Streamer . 2023-02-24 . AdWeek.
  14. Web site: 2015-01-05 . Variety's Digital Entertainment Execs to Watch . 2023-02-24 . Variety.
  15. Web site: 2016-07-13 . Silicon Beach 25: L.A.'s Most Powerful Digital Players . 2023-02-24 . The Hollywood Reporter.

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