Kiersten Halstead

VP Content Strategy at NEXTOLOGIES

Kiersten Halstead is a highly experienced professional in the entertainment industry. Kiersten co-founded and holds the position of Executive Vice President of Content Strategy & Creative Development at bulbKIDZ, a division of bulbTV. In this role, they oversee the acquisition, development, production, and distribution of premium children's titles for global consumption.

Previously, Kiersten worked at NEXTOLOGIES as the VP of Content Strategy and as a Senior Producer. At 41 Entertainment LLC, they held the position of Vice President of Creative Services, Development, & Acquisitions. During their time there, they played a significant role in the development of original content, including working on projects for networks such as NBC Peacock, HBO Max, Super RTL, and Netflix. Kiersten also worked as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at 41 Entertainment.

Before their tenure at 41 Entertainment, Kiersten was the Brand Marketing Manager of ReedPOP at Reed Exhibitions. Earlier in their career, they served as the Sales & Marketing Manager at 41 Entertainment and as an Editorial Contributor at VideoAge International Magazine.

Kiersten also gained production experience at NBCUniversal Media, LLC, where they worked on popular television shows such as The Jerry Springer Show and Maury Show. Kiersten began their career as a Freelance Associate Producer at News 12 Connecticut.

Throughout their extensive work experience, Kiersten has demonstrated their expertise in content strategy, creative development, brand marketing, sales, and production.

Kiersten Halstead has a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Connecticut with a focus on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Kiersten also holds a degree in Journalism from the State University of New York College at Purchase, specializing in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. Prior to their higher education, they attended the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall and All Saints Catholic School, although specific degrees or fields of study are not mentioned for these institutions.

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New York, United States

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NEXTOLOGIES

Nextologies Limited is based in Toronto, Canada and operates multiple teleports and data centers around the world, providing fiber, IP, and satellite transmission services for broadcasters globally. Nextologies specializes in high-quality broadcast-grade video connectivity. It has instant access to over 55,000 linear TV channels, downlinked from 75+ satellites around the globe, of which 3,500 are delivered to major operators worldwide. This makes Nextologies the largest broadcast video delivery network in the world. Nextologies also provides custom end-to-end services to meet all other broadcasting needs, including custom IPTV and OTT platforms, in addition to video-centric applications across all platforms.


Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Employees

51-200

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