David Kline

SENIOR MEDIA EXECUTIVE Television and Digital Advertising Sales / Management / Sports * A seasoned executive with over four decades of extensive experience in the media and advertising industries, beginning with a career as a door-to-door cable salesman and advancing through the ranks to demonstrate exceptional leadership and strategic insight. * Currently serve as President Spectrum Reach and Executive Vice President at Charter Communications, where I have been instrumental in guiding the multi-billion dollar a year company’s advertising sales division, establishing it as a frontrunner in traditional and advanced TV advertising, and delivering highly targeted, integrated solutions across myriad platforms. * A career marked by a role as a first mover and industry innovator, achieving industry-leading results and driving organizational growth through visionary leadership. Excel in navigating the complexities of media sales, leveraging expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and strategic planning to pioneer first-of-their-kind initiatives that enhance shareholder value and stakeholder engagement. Areas of Expertise: * Strategic Planning & Execution * Revenue Growth/Market Expansion * Contract Development, Negotiation & Management * Data Analytics & Audience Targeting * Media Buying & Planning * Content Strategy & Development Selected Career Achievements: * Pioneered industry firsts, including the launch of household addressable advertising and introducing interactive advertising at scale with an RFI component and RFI email fulfillment, setting new standards in media and advertising innovation. * Pioneered the first time a regional sports network bought all television rights to a MLB team (Cincinnati Reds) including broadcast and cable rights, and built a network of local broadcasters in the Midwest that carried the games along side the cable games. * Directed P&L management for the Ad Sales division at Cablevision with over 700 employees across 24 offices, driving $1.1B in annual sales that combined regionals sports, Interconnects, Local, regional news, national cable network and print divisions and ensuring financial health and operational efficiency within a highly competitive media environment.