R. J. Williams
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| Born |
Robert Jackson Williams July 19, 1978 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | Crossroads High School |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Founder of Young Hollywood |
| Website | www |
RJ Williams (born July 19, 1978) is an American media entrepreneur engaged in the ownership and development of global brands. He is the owner of the international media company Young Hollywood.
RJ Williams is the Founder and CEO of Young Hollywood.Young Hollywood creates and distributes celebrity and lifestyle programming globally; owns several leading entertainment websites, licenses the Young Hollywood trademark internationally for a range of consumer products and services; and works with brands.
Williams started Young Hollywood in 2007. Young Hollywood had become one of the largest producers of original celebrity online programming in Hollywood; forming partnerships with companies such as Yahoo, Hulu, Google, TV Guide,Blinkx, and Metacafe.
In 2010, they built a million dollar hi-definition broadcast studio at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. and grew to 24 employees. ABC News online called Young Hollywood "one of Hollywood's hottest websites"
September 13, 2010 marked the day YouTube confirmed their first ever live streaming project that had been in stealth mode for quite some time. They selected Young Hollywood to be their partner and kick things off with segments featuring pro skater Tony Hawk, comedian Dane Cook and "Jackass" star Steve-O.
January 16, 2012 Williams was behind the launch of a new network in partnership with Google (YHN), giving Young Hollywood a platform that reaches a global audience of over 800 million people. YouTube spent 100 million dollars on launching this venture In June 2012, Williams was the subject of a cover story on BBC World News about the 100 Million dollar initiative and Young Hollywood's key role in it. The Young Hollywood Network has become a “barker channel” for other new YouTube channels — like a Leno for the YouTube set introducing audiences to other YouTube stars.
In 2014, R.J. Williams announced plans to launch a streaming network with long form content. Young Hollywood TV is a celebrity-focused digital network built for Millennials. The network produces more than 500 original hours of exclusive programming annually. Williams also announced plans to expand into several new content verticals including reality and scripted programming and to heavily invest in their own IP, as well as work with outside talent and creators, to continue to expand content offerings.
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