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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Mr. Kline's Career Marked by Many Industry Firsts and Innovations

Jason Brown, Spectrum Reach Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer to Succeed Mr. Kline

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum today announced that veteran advertising executive David Kline, Executive Vice President at Charter and President of Spectrum Reach will retire in May. Succeeding Mr. Kline at that time will be Jason Brown, Spectrum Reach's current Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, who will be elevated to Executive Vice President of Spectrum Reach. The two executives will work closely together over the next months to ensure a seamless transition.

Mr. Kline's retirement follows an illustrious 46-year career during which he has been at the forefront of shaping the television advertising landscape across traditional, digital and streaming platforms. As an executive at Charter, Cablevision (now Altice USA), Ensequence and Visible World (now FreeWheel), he spearheaded the launches of many industry firsts, including linear household addressability, interactive TV applications at scale, and data-infused media campaigns using automation and multi-screen deterministic attribution. Other innovations include deployment of programmatic advertising across political ads in the 2024 election cycle and the re-selling of local inventory from some of the largest streaming services inside Spectrum's footprint. Additionally, Spectrum Reach has modernized its total ad infrastructure and platforms to transact media campaigns in impressions, as well as traditional ratings across all platforms.

Since Mr. Kline joined the Company in 2015, Spectrum Reach has dramatically grown its advertising business into a nearly $2 billion annual P&L providing solutions for local, regional and national advertisers to deliver effective, addressable and programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms.

"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 New York.

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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SOURCE Charter Communications, Inc.

FAQ

When will David Kline retire from Spectrum Reach (CHTR)?

David Kline will retire in May 2025 from his position as Executive Vice President at Charter and President of Spectrum Reach.

Who is replacing David Kline at Spectrum Reach (CHTR)?

Jason Brown, current Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will succeed David Kline as Executive Vice President of Spectrum Reach.

What is the current annual revenue of Spectrum Reach (CHTR)?

Spectrum Reach generates nearly $2 billion in annual revenue providing advertising solutions for local, regional and national advertisers.

How many markets does Spectrum Reach (CHTR) operate in?

Spectrum Reach operates in 91 markets across 36 states, serving over 23,000 clients with nearly 3,000 employees.

What advertising innovations did Spectrum Reach (CHTR) implement under David Kline?

Under Kline's leadership, Spectrum Reach launched linear household addressability, interactive TV applications, data-infused media campaigns, and programmatic advertising for political ads.