Ben Silverman
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Ben launched Reveille, a leading independent production & distribution
company focused on exploiting worldwide intellectual property rights
through scripted and alternative television formats, in March 2002.
The company leverages its unique relationships with the world’s top broadcasters and producers to acquire, produce and distribute innovative entertainment programming across all television genres. Reveille is also the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers and developing alternative financing paradigms for the television business.
Ben is the co-creator and executive producer of the hit reality show The Biggest Loser for NBC, as well as USA Network’s Nashville Starand Blow Out on Bravo. Silverman also serves as executive producer for NBC’s newest comedy The Office, based on the hit BBC comedy. Other projects include the popular Date My Momfor MTV, the successful FX series 30 Days created by Oscar nominee Morgan Spurlock, and the Emmy award winning telefilm 9/11.
In 2003, he redefined the paradigm in advertiser supplied programming by joining forces with media giant Interpublic Group to produce NBC’s hit The Restaurant followed by Bravo’s Blow Out in 2004. Both shows were fully financed by context relevant advertisers.
Previously, Ben was in charge of the international packaging division at the William Morris Agency, his shows included Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and The Weakest Link, the reality show Big Brother, and the one-hour drama series Queer as Folk.
Prior to joining William Morris, Ben was vice president for New World/Marvel Entertainment. Previously, he also held posts at CBS and Warner Bros. He graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a B.A. in History.
The company leverages its unique relationships with the world’s top broadcasters and producers to acquire, produce and distribute innovative entertainment programming across all television genres. Reveille is also the world leader in creating integrated marketing opportunities for leading advertisers and developing alternative financing paradigms for the television business.
Ben is the co-creator and executive producer of the hit reality show The Biggest Loser for NBC, as well as USA Network’s Nashville Starand Blow Out on Bravo. Silverman also serves as executive producer for NBC’s newest comedy The Office, based on the hit BBC comedy. Other projects include the popular Date My Momfor MTV, the successful FX series 30 Days created by Oscar nominee Morgan Spurlock, and the Emmy award winning telefilm 9/11.
In 2003, he redefined the paradigm in advertiser supplied programming by joining forces with media giant Interpublic Group to produce NBC’s hit The Restaurant followed by Bravo’s Blow Out in 2004. Both shows were fully financed by context relevant advertisers.
Previously, Ben was in charge of the international packaging division at the William Morris Agency, his shows included Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and The Weakest Link, the reality show Big Brother, and the one-hour drama series Queer as Folk.
Prior to joining William Morris, Ben was vice president for New World/Marvel Entertainment. Previously, he also held posts at CBS and Warner Bros. He graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a B.A. in History.
