Base79; COO, North America

Ron Schneier leads Base79 U.S. and Canadian efforts to help content owners maximize their revenue opportunities across all IP connected devices including PC, tablets, and connected TV. Schneier has extensive experience in marketing and distributing quality content. For 17 years he ran both ad sales and affiliate sales, at A&E Television and was instrumental in building four successful networks including A&E, The History Channel, The Biography Channel and History International. Schneier joined Base79 as COO North America in the fall of 2010. Through actively managing and monetizing premium video online, the company now drives over 375 million views per month across its catalog which includes: Ultra Records, Robbins Entertainment, Ministry of Sound, BBC Motion Gallery, The History Channel, The Champions Series, The Football Association (Soccer) and Tiger Aspect (Mr. Bean). www.base79.com