About Katz Digital

Mark Gray is Chief Executive Officer of Katz Media Group, the leading national expert in audio and television advertising solutions. Mark has been a leader in the media industry for more than 25 years, building a first-class media sales organization that delivers results for its broadcast partners and the nation’s top brands.

As CEO, Mark oversees both Katz’s radio and television companies. His primary focus is to lead Katz’s team of industry experts to deliver innovative ideas for advertisers and agencies, driving revenue for Katz’s partners, as well as developing Katz’s technology and digital offerings, including bringing Katz to the forefront of the programmatic buying arena.

Mark’s tenure with Katz has included various management roles, including President of the Katz Radio division before being promoted to President of Katz Radio Group in 2006.

Radio Ink has named Mark one of the “Most Powerful People in Radio.” He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Broadcasters Foundation of America; a board member of the Radio Advertising Bureau; and an Honorary Trustee for the Alliance for Women in Media.

Scott Porretti is President of Katz Digital for Katz Media Group. In his role, Scott oversees the sales and operations of Katz partner’s digital audio and video nationwide, including over-the-top content (OTT), podcasting, and digital audio programmatic and video on behalf of current and new partners.

Under his leadership, Katz Digital’s audio business has seen tremendous growth, and its premium partners include Spotify, Entercom, Cox, Univision, Cumulus and more. Scott has also led the team in strengthening internal technology and systems that streamlined advertiser’s access through Katz to the best brands in media, utilizing the most advanced targeting technology in the local marketplace.

During his tenure at Katz, Scott has held various management positions within the organization, including Vice President General Sales Manager, Vice President Manager of the New York office, and Manager in San Francisco. Most recently, Scott served as Senior Vice President of Katz Radio Group, a role he held for four years, overseeing the performance and personnel of a more than 250 person sales team across seven individual sales divisions. In 2014, he was also named Senior Vice President of Katz Digital.

Scott serves on the Board of Directors for Audiology (www.Audiology.media), a company created to promote programmatic sales in the digital audio marketplace.

(212) 424-6202
Email

Joe brings more than 30 years of media and technology experience to lead the company’s programmatic, data and technology initiatives. In his role, Joe focuses on business operations across Katz Radio Group, Katz Television Group and Katz Digital with the goal of streamlining company processes and aligning all technology and innovation initiatives with company goals. Joe also provides oversight and guidance to Katz corporate groups including Finance, Human Resources and Real Estate to help move Katz’s continuously expanding business forward.

Joe joined Katz in May 1996 as Vice President of Information Technology Services, and has since held leadership roles, such as Vice President of Client Services, and Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer. During his tenure, he has expanded and enhanced Katz offerings, increased efficiencies and helped to develop additional revenue streams for the company.

Most recently serving as Chief Administrative Officer, Joe worked to further develop the company’s technology assets across radio and television and advance its digital offerings, including bringing Katz to the forefront of the programmatic buying arena. Joe has also led significant advancements in Katz’s data initiatives, which have dramatically reduced discrepancies and improved the buying process for agencies and advertisers.

Joe serves on the Board of Directors for Audiology (www.Audiology.media), a company created to promote programmatic sales in the digital audio marketplace.