Bright Mountain Media Has Appointed Industry Veteran Jonathan Slavin as Chief Revenue Officer
Bright Mountain Media (OTCQB: BMTM) announces the appointment of Jonathan Slavin as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its Technology Division growth in 2023. Following a successful 2022, the strategic move underscores the company's commitment to expanding its leadership in the CTV space. CEO Matt Drinkwater highlights Slavin's track record in fostering revenue growth, while Todd Speyer transitions to SVP of Revenue Operations to support ongoing advancements. The Technology Division is projected to continue strong growth, capitalizing on new AVOD inventory opportunities.
- Appointment of Jonathan Slavin as Chief Revenue Officer to lead growth in the Technology Division.
- Technology Division achieved over 250% revenue growth in 2022.
- Continued expansion expected in the CTV space due to increasing AVOD inventory.
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Boca Raton, FL, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM), an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, has appointed industry veteran Jonathan Slavin as Chief Revenue Officer, as part of a series of changes to boost the growth of the company's Technology Division in 2023. The move follows a successful year for the company in 2022.
Matt Drinkwater, Bright Mountain's CEO says the Company is investing in its Technology Division, beginning by adding industry veteran Jonathan Slavin as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead the company's next phase of growth. He states that “The company has reorganized into two divisions: Publishing & Technology. Our Technology Division's strong revenue growth and presence in the CTV space make this the right time to add more leadership. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience and a successful track record that will help the business continue to grow and develop. We will have major announcements about the direction and focus of the Technology Division in the coming months.”
Slavin adds, "Bright Mountain’s Technology Division had a fantastic 2022, and we expect this trend to continue and accelerate in 2023, particularly in the CTV space. As more high-value AVOD inventory becomes available in the programmatic landscape, our Technology Division is well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity and experience strong growth."
Todd Speyer will transition to the newly minted role as "SVP of Revenue Operations" for Bright Mountain Media, Inc. where he will be responsible for implementing tools, systems, and processes to support the company’s growth. Previously Mr. Speyer served as CEO of Bright Mountain, LLC, the company's Technology Division. CEO Drinkwater says of Mr. Speyer, "Todd has helped the company launch a myriad of new products and revenue channels from scratch. Under his leadership, our Technology Division has achieved
Drinkwater credits SVP of Product, Vinay Belani, with much of the Technology Division's success. "Vinay is a skilled and passionate product leader. He developed our Technology Division’s product strategy from the ground up, leading to tremendous results this year. He believed in a vision, executed development of a multitude of new products, and now has proof of concept based on exceptional adoption and growth. I have no doubt Vinay, Jonathan, and Todd will take Bright Mountain’s Technology Division to new heights."
About Bright Mountain Media
Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) is an end-to-end digital media and advertising services platform, efficiently connecting brands with targeted consumer demographics through the removal of middlemen in the advertising services process. The Company’s publishing division, led by Wild Sky Media, offers significant global reach through engaging content and multicultural audiences, telling unique stories of our most diverse generation. The Company’s robust portfolio of websites includes Mom.com, CafeMom, LittleThings, MamásLatinas and many more. For more information, please visit www.brightmountainmedia.com.
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