Adam Ostrow

About Adam Ostrow

Adam Ostrow is a growth-focused media executive with a track record of building and scaling digital businesses at the intersection of streaming, sports, and technology.As Chief Digital Officer at TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA), he oversees a $100M+ consumer digital P&L spanning streaming platforms, sports podcasting, mobile apps, and multicast networks. He led the acquisition and transformational growth of Locked On, the #1 podcast network for local sports, evolving it from an audio-only product into a national cross-platform video brand with deep local loyalty. He also launched station-branded streaming apps in 50+ markets and leads cross-functional teams of 200+ across content, product, revenue, and distribution.Earlier, Adam helped grow Mashable from a bootstrapped startup into a global media brand. As employee #2, he served as Editor-in-Chief, Chief Strategy Officer, and Board Director, raising $46M in venture funding, leading global expansion, and forging major partnerships with top media and tech platforms.He’s been named Digiday’s “Television Executive of the Year,” one of Variety’s “Digital Entertainment Executives to Watch,” and to Broadcasting & Cable’s “40 Under 40.” His TED Talk has been viewed more than 1.5 million times.

Experience

1. SVP, Chief Digital Officer

   TEGNA

   Aug 2017 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the company’s consumer digital business, overseeing a $100M+ P&L across streaming, podcasting, CTV, web, and multicast platforms.• Built and scaled multiple growth businesses within TEGNA, including station-branded CTV apps across 50+ markets, FAST distribution, YouTube channels, and two owned multicast TV networks.• Spearheaded the acquisition and explosive growth of Locked On, the #1 podcast network for local sports, transitioning it from audio-only to a cross-platform video brand and growing revenue ~10x.• Lead a cross-functional team of 200+ across content, product, growth, and sales.• Reimagined the company’s digital product stack, including a new CMS, website and app redesigns, and new OTT capabilities—all driving improvements in performance and audience satisfaction.• Oversee multicast portfolio, which includes True Crime Network and Quest, as well as spectrum lease deals with outside partners.• Support corporate development and venture investing efforts; represent TEGNA on the boards of portfolio companies including 6AM City and All City Network.

Education

• University of Maryland

  BA, Journalism

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Advertising
• Publishing
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Media
• Editorial
• New Media
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Content Strategy
• Public Speaking
• Digital Strategy
• Writing
• Content Development
• Journalism
• Social Media
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Partnerships
• Online Advertising
• Facebook