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ABOUT
On Demand Weekly (ODW) is the first and only online publication dedicated to the rising Video On Demand (VOD) consumer market. The site is for the nearly 50 million digital cable TV households with VOD (via US cable providers) who made over 4 billion VOD orders in 2009, making it one of the largest and fastest growing home entertainment options.
With so many VOD programming options available to the digital cable subscriber, the messaging and choices can be confusing. ODW simplifies it by offering an online destination consumers can visit when making decisions on what to watch on VOD.
On Demand Weekly was founded in 2009 in Silicon Valley by Britt Bensen and Doug Turner, two former marketing executives who first met at Miramax Films during independent film’s hey day in the ‘90s. Britt then moved to cable television at Robert Redford’s Sundance Channel and Doug to publishing at Maxim magazine. It was while running Sundance Channel VOD Britt recognized the need for an independent destination for consumers to get their VOD information. 74% of all TV viewers consult some kind of guide before watching their selection. ODW taps into this information hungry demographic.
Known for recognizing the next wave in consumer behavior throughout their careers, Britt and Doug bring their 20+ years of experience, industry ties and their enthusiasm for TV to the pages of On Demand Weekly.
So tune in weekly and let us know what you think.
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Lorisa Bates
Lorisa Bates reviews horror and thriller movies for On Demand Weekly. She loves working in the television industry as Programming Executive in New York City and continues to pursue her writing in film.
Lindsay Felcyn
Lindsay Felcyn covers new movies on demand for On Demand Weeklyfrom sunny Seattle. Prior, she was a Director of Marking at Miramax Films in New York City, where she focused primarily on the Academy Awards campaign. Prior to Miramax, Felcyn was a Director of Development at Boardwalk Entertainment.
Cynthia Kane
Cynthia Kane reviews documentaries for On Demand Weekly. She is a writer and Sr Programming Manager for [ ITVS], overseeing the International Initiative for funding in their SF office. Prior she’s had many incarnations from actor to writer to producer. She co-created DOCday on Sundance Channel.
Sky McCarthy
Sky McCarthy is a recent Stanford graduate and major television enthusiast currently working in New York City. Sky digs deep to cover the music on demand category for On Demand Weekly.
Sean McPhillps
Sean McPhillips reviews film & TV for On Demand Weekly. He is a former VP, Acquisitions for Miramax Films. He works as programmer for the Furman Film Series and the inaugural Gold Coast International Film Festival (debuts 6/11). As a writer/director his short films have played in festivals around the world.
Adam Schartoff
Adam Schartoff is film journalist for several film-related web sites as well as Media Editor for WestView, a downtown NYC newspaper. Adam is On Demand Weekly’s resident interviewer. He lives in Brooklyn.
Amy Slotnick
Amy Slotnick works as an independent producer and freelance consultant to film financing start-ups in New York City. Previously, she was a Senior VP of Production at Miramax Films. Amy reviews new independent films for On Demand Weekly.
Jean Tait
Jean Tait writes about the best of Premium TV On Demand for On Demand Weekly. She is the Director of Programming for the Connecticut Film Festival, Jean has programmed for the Jacksonville Film Festival and Sundance Channel. Jean makes New York City her home.
T.Tara Turk
T Tara writes the “VOD Hidden Gem” column for On Demand Weekly. She is a writer living in LA, her work having appeared on the stages of Ensemble Studio Theatre Company, the Kennedy Center, on screen in various film festivals and on the page in anthologies including "X24".
John Werner
John Werner reviews docs for guys fpr On Demand Weekly. He is a screenwriter who has written several action flicks for SY FY Channel. He also directs, produces and edits TV specials and series including making of behind the scenes programming for HBO and Nickelodeon. John lives in Montclair, NJ.
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