Laura Florence brings nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry to her current position as SVP, Global FAST Channels at Fremantle. Previously serving as SVP & GM Digital at Chicken Soup for the Soul, she oversaw Redbox and Crackle+ digital platforms, including TVOD, AVOD, FAST channels and FAST distribution for the app & channel portfolio to over 120 endpoints across 15 platforms. Her responsibilities also encompassed platform content strategy and operations for the company’s Distribution & Production groups. Her previous roles include leading North American Sales & Marketing for Gravitas Ventures, Sales & Brand Management at Millennium/Alchemy and working on Live Events & Original Programming at Comcast/E! Networks.