Robert Blagman
Global Media Architect | Strategic Visionary | Content Syndication Powerhouse

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Robert Blagman is a rare and world-renowned media pioneer whose career has shaped the international television, entertainment, and advertising landscapes. With over three decades of success, Robert’s leadership, innovation, and global network have made him one of the most influential independent content distributors of our time.

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His career began with distinction—appointed Vice President, National Sales Manager at Katz Communications, becoming the youngest executive in the company’s 80-year history. He led 91 television ad sales executives across 21 U.S. cities, trained over 25 new sales professionals, and generated more than $1.4 billion in commercial airtime billings.

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Robert then held executive roles at KCOP-TV Los Angeles and The Walt Disney Company, where he served as Vice President, National Sales Manager for Disney’s broadcast division. He worked closely with elite sports organizations including the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders. His media influence extended across eight Olympic Games, the NFL Super Bowl, NASCAR, and Formula 1.

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In the late 1990s, Robert took his expertise global—developing three new television networks in post-Communist Eastern Europe under the “Shopping TV” brand. He built these networks from the ground up, leading sales operations, training teams, and designing breakthrough DTC and B2B marketing strategies. His work earned top accolades, including the Best Corporate Transactional TV Program award for Kodak, and recognition as one of Response Magazine’s “Top Ten Media Executives Leading Us Into the 21st Century.”

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In 2004, Robert founded the Media Fusion Group to serve an evolving global media economy. From 2002–2010, he averaged $60 million annually in global media billing and consulted more than 70 major organizations including:

• The American Red Cross
• World Wildlife Fund
• Christian Children’s Fund
• North Shore Animal League
• FAO Schwarz
• Black & Decker
• AOL
• Invisalign
• HGTV
• Paramount Studios
• Warner Brothers
• Comcast

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From 2002 to 2011, Robert created and executive produced Poker After Dark for NBC—generating over $85 million in net profit. He also helped launch and distribute online poker content worldwide, representing Party Poker, PokerStars, 888, Full Tilt Poker, and others. His programming reached over one-third of the planet’s consumers between 2006 and 2013, airing more than 4,000 hours annually.

Today, Robert continues to create, produce, distribute, and syndicate content for national and international TV networks and digital platforms. His global unwired media network spans more than 700 million cable/broadcast homes and over 1.2 billion digital consumers, offering brands and philanthropic organizations a powerful platform with guaranteed ROI—equivalent to the world’s largest media conglomerates.

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Over the past 17 years, Robert has focused much of his strategic effort on Africa. He collaborates with more than 55 media outlets across the continent, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa, helping to shape and expand its emerging media infrastructure. He is a featured speaker at DISCOP TV South Africa and continues to advocate for sustainable media growth across Africa.

Soon to launch under Robert’s leadership is MYTURN TV—the world’s first global media network focused on women’s empowerment.

His current client portfolio includes:

• More Sports Africa
• The Gersh Agency
• Dreamstore Media
• Wu-Tang Clan 2022 Tour
• Pullin Automotive Media
• Basiclead
• Kevin Hart Productions
• New Tang Dynasty / EPOCH News

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To date, Robert has helped producers and content creators generate more than $800 million in historical revenue—cementing his legacy as a titan of global media.

Now, as a strategic advisor to The Light Must Unite – Opioid Awareness Foundation, Robert brings unmatched global reach, media infrastructure, and content distribution power to the fight against the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. His ability to deliver high-impact storytelling and launch awareness campaigns across continents positions the Foundation to touch hearts, shift consciousness, and save lives on a global scale.