Biographie
Stephen Janson began his career in media in 1985, and launched Janson Media in 1989, as an executive production and international distribution company. The company has licensed content to virtually every country in the world, and its clients include major television networks and digital streaming platforms. The company has business relationships with such media companies as NBC Universal, Disney, CBS/Viacom, Fox, Warner Discovery, Amazon, YouTube, Netflix, Apple, Twitch, Hulu, Facebook, Microsoft, Spotify, Roku, Samsung, LG, and many others.
One of the foremost digital distributors in the world, Janson Media today has over 20,000 hours of content in global distribution. As a worldwide content distributor, the company's portfolio - feature films, documentaries, and television series spans most genres - animation and children's programming, drama, comedy, music and performance, lifestyle, current affairs, social issues, science & technology, health & wellness, nature & wildlife, travel, adventure, history, and pop culture. In addition to partnerships with traditional producers of film and television IPs, the company also distributes a large and growing library of content designed for digital platforms, OTT channels, and apps from a new generation of content creators and influencers. Janson Media launched its own proprietary VOD streaming platform in 2024, and owns a stable of linear FAST channels.
As a producer Mr. Janson has produced or executive-produced over 30 primetime television specials and several series, partnering with such blue-chip broadcasters as PBS, National Geographic, Discovery, Bravo, Lifetime, Turner Broadcasting, and A&E. Mr. Janson continues to guide the growth of Janson Media and its multiple ventures, as well as managing a suite of projects in development, both documentary and scripted.
