Global Dir, Ent Prod
Associated Press
Michael Dutton is an award-winning entertainment media executive with 15 years experience developing and distributing content across all platforms and in all formats. Dutton has worked for some of the largest media companies in the world, including MTV Networks, IMG World and The Associated Press. Dutton got started in entertainment as a musician and record producer but eventually took on the role of TV music programming and production executive for Broadway Video's Burly Bear Network in New York City. From that point on, he credits his drive, creativity and affinity for technology and innovation for propelling him forward in his career. He helped produce hit programming for MTV Networks, launched groundbreaking mobile video products for Sprint Mobile, and developed new business and product strategies for AP worldwide. While at AP, his work also took him into the world of online and digital marketing where he married news content with online brand messaging. In 2010, Dutton won AP’s prestigious Oliver S. Gramling Achievement Award for developing a new service that supports the content and engagement needs of online advertisers and marketers. Campaigns with Ford and Tabasco were recognized for their innovation and success and were presented to industry leaders throughout the U.S. as part of the 2011 IAB Case Study Road Show. Today, Dutton is focused on expanding the digital product set for AP, providing more content packaging solutions for the global company’s customer base, and opening up new market opportunities.