William “Will” Marks
Media & Entertainment Builder. Arts Scaler. Working where business, creativity, and cultural impact meet.
The most meaningful ideas deserve lasting audiences.
I build organizations, partnerships, and initiatives that help media, entertainment, and the arts reach larger audiences and create lasting value.
My work sits at the intersection of strategy, venture building, partnerships, and institutional growth, with a focus on expanding cultural impact through durable models.
Ventures, partnerships, and institutions built to endure.
As founding executive, Will launched JOURNY.tv, an award-winning travel and culture network built for millennial and Gen Z audiences. JOURNY grew to more than 300 million devices across the U.S. and Canada through Samsung TV Plus, Roku, Apple TV, Vizio WatchFree+, Xumo, and other major platforms before being successfully spun out in 2024.
Across Disney, Comcast NBCUniversal, Intel Media, and Ovation, Will built and negotiated major partnerships spanning content distribution, sports rights, digital platforms, and live entertainment. His work has included relationships with the NBA, MLB, NFL, AEG, Live Nation, and leading media and technology companies.
Will works with arts and cultural organizations to translate creative ambition into broader reach, stronger partnerships, and durable growth. As a board member of BroadStage, he supports the strategy and long-term development of one of Los Angeles’s distinctive performing arts institutions.
Build institutions, not moments.
Creativity deserves durable business models.
Great partnerships amplify cultural impact.
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Media inquiries, speaking invitations, professional collaborations, and conversations that advance culture are welcome.