Partner

Russell Brown is an experienced executive and marketing specialist with an

emphasis on revenue forecasting and monetization of intellectual property across both digital and traditional media. Russel has a demonstrated track record as an operator specialized in restructuring and revitalizing underperforming IP at some of America’s largest companies.

Russell is currently the President of Consumer Products at Valiant Entertainment, where he has signed 350 licensing partners across all major product categories, including print media, and has established a leading global agent network in the process.

Prior to Valiant, Russel held a series of senior level positions at Hearst, Marvel Entertainment, Iconix Brands, Forum Telecom, and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, among others.

russell@brownandbuckley.com

Partner

Benjamin Buckley is a commerce, media, and licensing executive with over a decade of experience in new business development and corporate strategy. Benjamin’s experience with brand revitalization and licensing form the backbone of Brown & Buckley’s monetization strategy.

Benjamin is the former Global Head of Licensing at Recurrent Ventures, where he oversaw a $750M book of business. In that capacity, Benjamin oversaw revenue initiatives at Field & Stream, BobVila.com, Popular Science, and Outdoor Life, among other properties.

Prior to Recurrent Ventures, Benjamin held a series of increasingly senior Business and Corporate Development roles at Paramount, Ziff Davis and Authentic Brands, where his responsibilities centered around M&A and revenue growth initiatives.