Two hats for Nexstar exec

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Nexstar Broadcasting GroupThomas O’Brien figures to have a plenty on his daily workload plate and should also provide a challenge for the business card industry as he takes on the role of Executive Vice President/Digital Media and Chief Revenue Officer.


He will report directly to Chairman/CEO Perry Sook.

Spelling out the complex position O’Brien is filling, the company stated, “In his role as Executive Vice President, Digital Media, Tom will be responsible for the development and implementation of Nexstar’s multi-screen strategy, leading the company’s business development and digital investment activity to capitalize on emerging market trends, maximizing multi-platform audience and revenue opportunities and expanding Nexstar’s overall digital media business portfolio. He will oversee Nexstar’s digital media content, product, service and sales teams, along with the Company’s 46 local community web portals and other existing or acquired digital media and mobile marketing businesses, including the operations of Inergize Digital, a leader in fully integrated digital management solutions. As the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, he will work closely with Nexstar’s broadcast leadership teams throughout the country to drive revenue growth across the entire company.”

Sook said, “Tom’s extensive digital media and marketing experience and successes at NBC in developing and implementing multi-platform growth strategies will expand our offerings and enhance our user platforms and multi-platform integration. Tom brings outstanding leadership and entrepreneurial skills to Nexstar and I look forward to working directly with him as our new reporting structure is intended to allow us to take a more holistic approach to business and revenue development.”

O’Brien added, “I’ve been impressed by Nexstar’s growth as a local media company and the innovation they’ve brought to the industry over the last several years. This opportunity to join their senior management team, and leverage my television, digital and technology experience to expand Nexstar’s digital portfolio and develop new strategies to engage audiences and drive results for marketers, during this period of rapid change in the industry, is exciting and unique. “I look forward to working with Perry, Tim Busch, Brian Jones and the rest of the Nexstar team to develop strategies for growth and expansion while building upon the Company’s excellent record of community involvement, client service and viewer engagement.”