Ben McOwen Wilson

Head of Content Partnerships, YouTube

As head of content partnerships at YouTube, Ben McOwen Wilson is seen as an inspiration for the next frontier of broadcasting. He is renowned for his ability to spot new channels for the online content platform and investing in original content from established entertainers and producers. For example, in 2012, McOwen Wilson launched 60 new channels, such as the Jamie Oliver Food Channel, in order to boost original, on-demand content to the site, and has helped brand YouTube as the new television. This battle plan attacks the traditional television outlets with the flexibility and freedom that the on-demand site offers. McOwen Wilson’s influence should not be underestimated.

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