SPECTRUM ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF VETERAN ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE DAVID KLINE
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Charter Communications (CHTR) announced that David Kline, Executive Vice President and President of Spectrum Reach, will retire in May 2025. Jason Brown, current Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will succeed him as Executive Vice President of Spectrum Reach.
Under Kline's leadership since 2015, Spectrum Reach has grown into a nearly $2 billion annual business, providing advertising solutions across multiple platforms. The division operates in 36 states and 91 markets, employing nearly 3,000 people and serving over 23,000 clients.
Key achievements during Kline's tenure include launching linear household addressability, interactive TV applications, and data-infused media campaigns. Brown, who joined in 2023, brings nearly three decades of advertising sales experience, previously serving at DIRECTV Advertising, WarnerMedia, and Xandr.
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- Spectrum Reach generates nearly $2 billion in annual revenue
- Wide market presence across 36 states and 91 markets
- Large client base of over 23,000 local, regional and national advertisers
- Successful implementation of advanced advertising technologies and platforms
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"David is an industry pioneer whose visionary leadership and relentless dedication have been instrumental in transforming Spectrum Reach into an advertising powerhouse," said Rich DiGeronimo, Charter's President, Product and Technology. "His contributions continue to drive our success, and his strong relationships have helped us set new standards in and for the industry. He leaves a lasting legacy, and we wish him the absolute best in his well-deserved retirement."
Jason Brown to Lead Next Generation of Advertising
In his new role, Mr. Brown will be responsible for all advertising sales, marketing, product and technology operations for Spectrum Reach. The Reach organization operates in 36 states and 91 markets, with nearly 3,000 employees across the country, providing customized advertising solutions for over 23,000 local, regional and national clients.
"Jason's deep experience, forward-looking mindset and demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth in the dynamic advertising landscape will be instrumental as Spectrum Reach continues shaping the future of advertising on streaming and linear TV," added Mr. DiGeronimo, to whom Mr. Brown will report. "Jason will be an invaluable asset to drive Spectrum Reach to create new growth opportunities and to remain the provider of choice by delivering data-driven, highly targeted and customized advertising solutions for our clients."
Mr. Brown joined Spectrum Reach in 2023 and brings nearly three decades of experience in the advertising sales space. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales at DIRECTV Advertising, where he oversaw all revenue lines for DIRECTV and DIRECTV Stream products. Prior to the relaunch of DIRECTV Advertising, he led sales efforts for WarnerMedia's addressable business as Senior Vice President, Addressable, Local, and Political, and was Chief Revenue Officer for Xandr, the advertising and analytics division of AT&T.
Before Xandr, Mr. Brown served as Senior Vice President, National and Local Sales for DIRECTV from 2012-2019. For the decade prior, he held various executive leadership roles in the media and sales industry, innovating marketplace models for networks in industries such as cinema and digital place-based media. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Skidmore College in
About Spectrum
Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR), a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator with services available to nearly 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states. Over an advanced communications network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The Company also distributes award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
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