Robert J. Sigg | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Media executive |
| Television | Real America's Voice WeatherNation TV |
| Criminal charges | Mortgage fraud |
| Children | Austin Reed Sigg |
Robert J. Sigg is an American media executive and owner of Colorado-based Performance One Media, which is the holding company for Real America's Voice and WeatherNation TV.[1][2][3] Sigg's career in media began with Turner Media Group and outdoor sports channel In Country Television.[4]
History[edit]
In 2004, Sigg was charged with mortgage fraud in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado[5] and was convicted in 2006.[2][6] He had previously been arrested for burglary and assault in Jefferson County, Colorado, drug distribution in Weld County, Colorado, domestic violence in Parker, Colorado, and assault and battery in Aurora, Colorado.[7][8][9][3]
In 2006, Sigg founded Performance One Media,[1] which originally focused on placing infomercials on cable television.[10] In 2007, Sigg's previous media venture, Turner Media Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.[1]
In 2010, Sigg's Performance One Media gained trademark and brand rights to Paul Douglas' WeatherNation.[11][12] Performance One Media later gained full ownership and control over WeatherNation following a lawsuit against it in 2014.[13]
In 2018, WeatherNation TV was dropped by DirecTV.[1] In 2019, Sigg's network purchased distribution rights to Steve Bannon's War Room podcast.[1] In 2021, Sigg discussed his desire to turn his network's footage of Donald Trump rallies into non-fungible tokens.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Stanley-Becker, Isaac (January 25, 2022). "Steve Bannon was deplatformed. An obscure media mogul keeps him on the air". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ a b Cartwright, Lachlan; Rawnsley, Adam (2020-06-22). "Steve Bannon's COVID Podcast Is Being Distributed by a Convicted Crook". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ a b Roberts, Michael (January 26, 2022). "Robert Sigg: Denver Media Mogul's Criminal Past, Link to Tragedy, Ties to Trump Apologist". Westword. Archived from the original on April 18, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Roberts, Michael (October 26, 2012). "Robert Sigg, dad of accused killer Austin Reed Sigg: Words of remorse, more on criminal past". Westword. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "FBI Announces Operation Continued Action". Federal Bureau of Investigation. September 17, 2004. Archived from the original on 2015-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ "ID theft ring leader Gerald Small sentenced in multi-million dollar mortgage fraud scheme". United States Department of Justice. March 3, 2006. Archived from the original on 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ "Murder Suspect's Father Releases Statement: 'Devastated'". CBS News. October 25, 2012. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Ridgeway Murder Suspect Had A Difficult Past". CBS News. October 24, 2012. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
- ^ "Ridgeway murder suspect Austin Sigg's father no stranger to police". KDVR. October 24, 2012. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Avery, Greg (July 29, 2011). "WeatherNation TV changes its forecast". Denver Business Journal. Archived from the original on September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ Winslow, George (March 30, 2011). "WeatherNation TV Cuts Distribution Deal with NCTC". Broadcasting & Cable. NewBay Media. Archived from the original on September 6, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- ^ Samenow, Jason (August 18, 2011). "An alternative to The Weather Channel: Weather Nation TV, interview with CEO Paul Douglas". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "How Procter & Gamble ended up funding Steve Bannon's War Room". Check My Ads. 2022-09-09. Archived from the original on 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2022-09-11.