I help teams bring big ideas to life.

From strategy to execution, I connect the dots across marketing, content, and operations.

Hi, I’m Mike Tenney!
Consultant, advisor, and fractional exec.

I recently wrapped up nearly 20 years at Paramount, where I held executive roles at Paramount+ and Nickelodeon. I led cross-functional planning for massive IP, award-winning brand campaigns, and content strategies that spanned every platform and audience touchpoint.

Whether it’s a high-stakes launch with a zillion stakeholders or a global plan scattered across Google Docs and scribbled notes, I bring a steady, collaborative approach to complex work, helping teams find structure and momentum even when the path is unclear.

I’m known for bringing clarity, trust, and direction. I get real energy from helping teams untangle challenges and turn big ideas into meaningful results.

Alongside my consulting work, I’m also open to full-time executive roles.

My Approach & Philosophy

  • 1. Big ideas thrive with strong execution. And strong execution matters most when driving a big idea.

  • 2. Stakeholders bring valuable perspectives. Success comes from aligning and exceeding their expectations. Ultimately, the most important stakeholder is always the audience.

  • 3. Strong campaigns don’t just happen. They’re built, piece by piece, until they feel effortless.

  • 4. Give your audience something they never knew they needed, but now can’t live without.

  • 5. Data doesn’t just tell you what happened…it tells you what’s next. Spotting whitespace, audience shifts, and growth opportunities before they’re obvious is where strategy gets interesting.

  • 6. The best work happens when teams are aligned. No organization thrives in chaos. Being a source of truth earns trust & keeps things moving.

  • 7. There’s no ‘just’ in ‘just fix it in post'.

  • 8. No one wants a Friday night surprise…but when it happens, you solve it.

  • 9. Over-communicate, and then do it again.

  • 10. Work with good people. Be one, too.

Strategic Services

Strategy & Leadership

Clear thinking that moves your business forward.

  • Go-to-Market and Global Planning

  • Cross-Functional Team Alignment

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Success Metrics & KPI Alignment

  • Executive Advisory & Prioritization Support

Operations & Execution

Smart systems and workflows that keep work moving.

  • Campaign & Project Management

  • Workflow & Process Optimization

  • Creative Ops & Asset Management

  • Launch & Milestone Planning

Content & Brand Systems

Ideas that hit, and deliver across every touchpoint.

  • Content Planning Across Platforms

  • Franchise, Talent & IP Strategy

  • Editorial & Campaign Integration

  • Brand Messaging & Governance

Engagement Models

Flexible ways to collaborate, tailored to your goals, timelines, and team structure.

  • Fractional Executive Support

  • Project-Based Consulting

  • Strategic Sprints

  • Advisory Sessions

Meet Some Fans

  • “As a freelance creative director moving from show launches to rebrands-there is one thought that always comes to mind at the height of the craziness..."I NEED TENNEY!" Mike Tenney's superior management skills, clear communication from PA to EVP and great taste make him one of the best creative management leaders I've ever worked with.

    With Tenney by my side I could explore and produce against my creative vision knowing I was delivering against all deadlines and campaign goals. And being a unique management/creative hybrid, I felt like I had a bonus writer on my team. I need Tenney, and trust... so do you.”

    Sarah Jackson

    Owner | Creative Director | Executive Producer, New Lives Tomorrow, LLC

  • "‘We need Tenney!’ You could hear those words echoing the halls of Nickelodeon daily, as every group across Content and Marketing knew there was one professional we could always count on to get the job done, and get it done wonderfully. Mike Tenney is an incredible partner, and manages to do the impossible with utmost integrity and kindness.”

    Thomas Rizzo

    Vice President, Paramount Kids & Family



  • “As an operations and strategic leader, Mike Tenney is the backbone, and secret sauce, of any high-performing team. He leads complex go-to-market initiatives and high-impact multi-million dollar campaigns with clarity and precision.

    Mike brings order to chaos, streamlining operations, boosting team efficiency, and building processes that actually work. Simply put, when Mike’s on a project, people exhale a huge sigh of relief, because they know that means success is ensured. Any organization would be lucky to have Mike in their corner. I can’t recommend him highly enough.”

    Lea Sheloush

    Director of Marketing Production Operations, A&E

  • “There’s a reason Mike was on all the biggest campaigns during our time together at Nickelodeon. He is a true professional who is diligent, dedicated, and proactive in seeing work through from concept to completion. Nothing ever fell through the cracks with Mike at the helm and his ability to work across departments made every collaboration seamless and ultimately, successful.”

    Stephen Schwartz

    VP, Creative Director, Silk Factory