CuriosityStream Names Head of North American Distribution

CuriosityStream has named industry veteran Brandon Fong to the role of senior VP and head of North American distribution.

Fong will focus on driving the continued expansion of CuriosityStream’s factual-entertainment brand and streaming service across all North American markets, including streaming media platforms, broadband service providers/MVPDs and wireless carriers. Most recently, Fong was senior VP of digital business development at STX Entertainment and previously held roles at Time, Inc., Game Show Network and Starz Entertainment.

“Brandon is a strategic leader with deep experience and relationships in the television and streaming ecosystem as well as a solid track record of building new revenue streams in subscription and partnership environments,” said Bill Goodwyn, CuriosityStream’s chief revenue officer and executive VP of strategy, business development and partnerships. “Brandon will be instrumental in helping to identify valuable new opportunities to build upon CuriosityStream’s fast-growing audience base as well as delivering and enhancing value for our partners’ customers and stakeholders.”

“As an independent, pure-play factual streaming brand, CuriosityStream is perfectly positioned to accelerate its trademark business based on audience demand and partners’ needs,” said Fong. “I’m honored to join the stellar CuriosityStream team during such a pivotal time for the company and help to drive continued growth, by leveraging CuriosityStream’s unrivaled library of documentary films and series to deliver the best entertainment experience to current and new viewers across North America.”