E97: The Michael Dutcher (bspoketv) Interview

Prior to bspoketv, Mr. Dutcher was the Executive VP in charge of content acquisitions. Under his leadership WhereverTV negotiated distribution agreements with NBC/Universal, Scripps, A&E, and many more. Prior to WhereverTV, Mr. Dutcher was founder/managing partner of Strategic Revolution a leading full-service digital marketing consultancy focused on leveraging social platforms to further client’s overall sales and marketing initiatives. Strategic Revolutions clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Dutcher was the COO/GM of Dim Mak while at Dim Mak Mr. Dutcher was responsible for forming a joint venture with Downtown Music/Universal Music, creating Dim Mak Music Publishing, Dim Mak Collection, Dim Mak Concert Promotions, Dim Mak Branding and Dim Mak Radio underwritten by Microsoft. While at Dim Mak Mr. Dutcher assisted major brands such as Diesel, BMP/Over America, 55DSL, KREW, Plantronics, Zune, ScanDisk, Microsoft and others on how to market successfully into the 18-34 year old demographic. Dim Mak Records is recognized as the worldwide leader in dance music with artists such as MSTRKRFT, Armand Van Helden, The Bloody Beetroots, Steve Aoki, Motor, Bloc Party, The Kills and more. Under Mr. Dutcher’s tenure Dim Mak grew from an independent record label into a fully integrated media/branding company. Mr. Dutcher was a co-founder of MeTV Networks, Inc., an Over The Top (OTT) IPTV network, he worked with all of the major film companies, cable networks, and television networks. During his tenure Mr. Dutcher was involved with the creation of the IP distribution window for full length feature films that had a wide theatrical release and home television agreements. Further Mr. Dutcher created a methodology that allowed MeTV to be first to market with standard television channels such as E!, style, Ovation and the like to be delivered over OTT; exactly like cable or satellite providers. He has substantial experience in the acquisition and implementation of content into established and new entertainment distribution systems. As an artist manager, Mr. Dutcher created opportunities for clients with corporate sponsors such as Levi Strauss, Warner Bros., Yamaha, Sony TV, Starz/Encore, Volkswagen, Nissan, Juicy Couture, Airbourne Direct, Adventure LLC, Camel, Daisy Rock Guitars, Tank Farm, Absolute Vodka, Paper Magazine, Sony Pictures Classics, Ford Modeling Agency, Click Modeling Agency and other major sponsors. Prior to entering the music business, Mr. Dutcher founded, designed and operated, WunderBar, a 10,000 square foot successful club/restaurant in the Chelsea section of New York. https://hamiltonperkins.com/