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
Real America's Voice (RAV) is a right-wing to far-right streaming, cable and satellite television channel. It is owned by Performance Once Media, LLC, a media company based in Centennial, Colorado. The network launched in 2018 originally as Am ...
and
WeatherNation TV
WeatherNation TV (branded on-air as simply WeatherNation) is an American broadcast, digital streaming, cable, and satellite television network owned by WeatherNation, Inc, a subsidiary of Performance One Media and ultimately owned by Robert J ...
.
Sigg's career in media began with Turner Media Group and outdoor sports channel In Country Television.
History
In 2004, Sigg was charged with
mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud refers to an intentional misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission of information relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund, purchase, or insure a loan secured by real property.
Criminal offenses may be prosecuted in eith ...
in the
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
The United States District Court for the District of Colorado (in case citations, D. Colo. or D. Col.) is a federal court in the Tenth Circuit (except for patent claims and claims against the U.S. government under the Tucker Act, which are a ...
and was convicted in 2006.
He had previously been arrested for
burglary
Burglary, also called breaking and entering (B&E) or housebreaking, is a property crime involving the illegal entry into a building or other area without permission, typically with the intention of committing a further criminal offence. Usually ...
and
assault
In the terminology of law, an assault is the act of causing physical harm or consent, unwanted physical contact to another person, or, in some legal definitions, the threat or attempt to do so. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore, may ...
in
Jefferson County, Colorado
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 582,910, making it the fourth-most populous county in Colorado. The county seat is Golden, and the most populous city is Lakewood.
...
, drug distribution in
Weld County, Colorado
Weld County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 328,981. The county seat is Greeley. Weld County comprises the Greeley, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Denv ...
, domestic violence in
Parker, Colorado
Parker is a home rule municipality in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. As a self-declared "town" under the home rule statutes, Parker is the second most populous town in the county; Castle Rock is the most populous (the community of Hig ...
, and assault and
battery
Battery or batterie most often refers to:
* Electric battery, a device that provides electrical power
* Battery (crime), a crime involving unlawful physical contact
Battery may also refer to:
Energy source
* Battery indicator, a device whic ...
in
Aurora, Colorado
Aurora (, ) is a List of municipalities in Colorado#Home rule municipality, home rule city located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, Arapahoe, Adams County, Colorado, Adams, and Douglas County, Colorado, Douglas List of counties in Colorado, counti ...
.
In 2006, Sigg founded Performance One Media,
which originally focused on placing
infomercial
An infomercial is a form of television commercial that resembles regular TV programming yet is intended to promote or sell a product, service or idea. It generally includes a toll-free telephone number or website. Most often used as a form of di ...
s on cable television. In 2007, Sigg's previous media venture, Turner Media Group, filed for
Chapter 11
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code ( Title 11 of the United States Code) permits reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. Such reorganization, known as Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is available to every business, w ...
bankruptcy protection.
In 2010, Sigg's Performance One Media gained trademark and brand rights to
Paul Douglas Paul Douglas may refer to:
* Paul Douglas (Illinois politician) (1892–1976), American economist and US senator
* Paul Douglas (actor) (1907–1959), American film actor
* Paul P. Douglas Jr. (1919–2002), United States Air Force officer
* Paul L. ...
' WeatherNation.
Performance One Media later gained full ownership and control over WeatherNation following a lawsuit against it in 2014.
In 2012, Sigg's son Austin kidnapped and murdered 10-year-old girl
Jessica Ridgeway.
In 2018, WeatherNation TV was dropped by
DirecTV
DirecTV, LLC is an American Multichannel television in the United States, multichannel video programming distributor based in El Segundo, California. Originally launched on June 17, 1994, its primary service is a digital Satellite television, s ...
.
In 2019, Sigg's network purchased distribution rights to
Steve Bannon
Stephen Kevin Bannon (born November 27, 1953) is an American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker. He served as the White House's chief strategist for the first seven months of president Donald Trump's first ...
's ''
War Room
A command center (often called a war room) is any place that is used to provide centralized command for some purpose.
While frequently considered to be a military facility, these can be used in many other cases by governments or businesses. ...
'' podcast.
In 2021, Sigg discussed his desire to turn his network's footage of
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party, he served as the 45 ...
rallies into
non-fungible token
A non-fungible token (NFT) is a unique digital identifier that is recorded on a blockchain and is used to certify ownership and authenticity. It cannot be copied, substituted, or subdivided. The ownership of an NFT is recorded in the blockchai ...
s.
References
External links
Performance One Media*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sigg, Robert J.
Living people
American people convicted of fraud
American businesspeople in the online media industry
People from Colorado
American mass media company founders
Year of birth missing (living people)