Michael Solomon — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Telepictures Corporation (founded 1978), a major U.S. television syndication and international distribution company.
Co-creator of the long-running television series "The People’s Court," which has been on air for over 35 years.
Author of "Buying, Having, and Being," described as the most widely used book on consumer behavior globally.
Professor of Marketing in the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University.
Served as a Vice President at MCA (now NBCUniversal) for 14 years, where he established its Latin American TV division.
Advises leading global brands such as Calvin Klein, eBay, Campbell’s, and Lululemon on consumer behavior.
Served on the New York University Stern School of Business board of overseers for 33 years and the Emerson College board of advisors since 2019.

Biography

Michael Solomon is an American businessman, entertainment executive, and academic. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Telepictures Corporation, which became a major U.S. television syndication and international distribution company. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Marketing in the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University and is a published author on consumer behavior.

Solomon's career in media and content distribution spans over 55 years.