Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Company Description
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. operates as an advertising-supported video-on-demand (VOD) company in the United States and internationally.
It owns and operates various ad-supported and subscription-based AVOD networks, including Redbox, Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul.
The company also operates Redbox Free Live TV, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service with various channels as well as a transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) service; and a network of kiosks for DVD rentals.
In addition, it is involved in the creation, acquisition, and distribution of films and TV series; and licensing of content through theatrical, home video, pay-per-view, cable and pay television, and subscription and advertising video-on-demand platforms.
The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cos Cob, Connecticut. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC.
On June 28, 2024, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc., along with its affiliates, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
The plan was later approved as Chapter 7 liquidation on July 10, 2024.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Employees | 1,194 |
Contact Details
Address: 132 East Putnam Avenue Cos Cob, Delaware 06807 United States | |
| Phone | 855 398 0443 |
| Website | cssentertainment.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | CSSEQ |
| Exchange | OTCMKTS |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Share Class | Class A Shares |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| SIC Code | 7812 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Bart M. Schwartz Esq. | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| William J. Rouhana Jr. | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
| Jason Meier | Chief Financial Officer |
| Christopher M. Mitchell | Chief Financial Officer of CSS and Director |
| Zaia Lawandow | Director and Head of Investor Relations |
| Peter Binazeski | Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications |
| Philippe Guelton | Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Vice President of Online Networks |
| David Fannon | Executive Vice President of Distribution and Chief Acquisitions and Distribution Officer |
| Jeff Meier | Head of Programming of Crackle Plus |
| Adam Mosam | Chief Digital Officer |