James Blueweiss
Partner
Jim founded Kismet Media Group to focus on clients who wanted to grow their businesses, brands and revenues through innovative uses of media, strategic partnerships, multi-platform content distribution, branded entertainment, co-productions, and licensing. 
Michael Auerbach
Partner
Michael has a stellar reputation in the world of media sales and content distribution, respected by his peers, agency executives and CMO’s for his honest no-nonsense approach to sales and negotiation.
Bill Graff
Partner
Bill is a broadcast and cable veteran specializing in programming, distribution, sponsorship and channel and program development.
Strategic Partners & Advisors
Fred Cohen
International Partner & Senior Advisor
Fred is the current Chairman of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Ross Misher
Licensing Partner & Advisor
Ross, President and CEO of Brand Central, manages 150+ licensees generating over a billion dollars in retail sales.
Harriett Balkind
Brand Development Partner
Harriet, Co-Founder of Strat B, is an expert in brand strategy and the integration of messaging across media.
Kathleen Lauster
CFO
Kathleen has over 18 years of global financial services experience, working for and advising firms in Europe and the U.S. with their capital raises, restructurings, asset management and valuation.
Guy Tasaka
Chief Digital Officer
Guy Tasaka is Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Calkins Media Incorporated.
Bill Abrams
Counsel
Mr. Abrams is the partner-in-charge of AGMB’s entertainment law, sports law, business management, corporate and securities law, estate planning and tax law practices.
Jerrold B. Spiegel, JD
General Counsel
Jerrold is a partner at leading entertainment law practice, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC.
Gino Hawley
Digital Strategy Advisor
Gino is Founder of Principal Brands, a NYC-based marketing group specializing in branding and digital marketing strategies.
Larry Goldman
Public Relations Advisor
Larry is a public relations consultant with over 25 years experience in entertainment PR and media relations.
Neil Parikh
Marketing & Business Consultant
Neil has experience at Deloitte working as an Enterprise Risk Management Consultant.
Brad Binder
Social Media & Marketing Advisor
Brad heads customer service and client reporting at Idea Den.
John R. Morse
Research Advisor
John is Founder of Byron Media, a programming market research company.
Merri Lee Kingsly
Business Development Advisor
Merri, Founder of Merri Lee Kingsly & Associates, brings marketers and culinary talent together to create authentic content.
Barbara Bank
Media Advisor
Barbara’s media experience includes AgencySacks, MediaCom, Elizabeth Arden, etc.
Ellie Libby
Philanthropy & Brand Advisor
Ellie, Co-Founder of Philanthropic Branding Solutions, has dedicated her career to the field of philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
Paul Gerard
Development & Marketing Advisor
Paul is a consultant who plays a central role in opening new restaurants around the world. Paul also hosts his own radio show “Eating Disorder” on the Heritage Network.