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Ross Levinsohn

The Arena Group and Sports Illustrated CEO
Ross Levinsohn has long been at the intersection of technology, media and finance. Best known for his leadership roles as the CEO of The Arena Group and the CEO of Sports Illustrated. Ross has also held leadership positions as the Interim CEO and Head of Global Media at Yahoo and as President of Fox Interactive Media, he has helped transform, build and operate small and large scale public and private businesses. He was a co-founder and partner at Whisper Advisors, and a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group. Levinsohn is an active investor in the digital space, with more than thirty early stage and growth investments, and has served as a strategic advisor to several well known media companies and an on-air contributor to CNBC.
The Arena Group
American University
Los Angeles, CA, USA

Skills

Online Advertising
Digital Marketing
entrepre
strategy
Social Media Marketing
Social Media
Mobile Marketing
Social Networking
Integrated Marketing
Mobile Applications
Big Data
Film
web video
Entertainment
Brand Development
Video
Analytics
Publishing
Corporate Development
Start-ups
Mobile Devices
E-commerce
Marketing
Product Management
Mobile Advertising
Content Strategy
PPC
Scalability
User Experience
Content Management
Business Strategy
Television
Business Development
Online Marketing
Advertising
Ad Sales
Writing
Hadoop
Leadership
Leadership + Management
New Media
Monetization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Work experiences

CEO

The Arena Group

Aug 2020 ~ Present
The Arena Group combines powerful brands, in areas consumers are passionate about and delivers compelling experiences. Our team of award winning journalists, storytellers, content creators and entrepreneurial producers deliver exciting and dynamic destinations in sports, finance, lifestyle and more. Our advanced technical solutions provide opportunities for growth for our partners; targeted solutions for marketers and cutting edge experiences for consumers. Our leadership are pioneers in the media and technology industries, leading companies including Yahoo!, Fox, Tribune Interactive, App Nexus, Outbrain, Say Media and Time Inc. The Arena Group empowers brands and the creator community by providing technical solutions, distribution and monetization, and in turn, accelerates the opportunity for journalists, editors and content creators to impact, inform, educate and entertain consumers worldwide.

CEO

Sports Illustrated

Oct 2019 ~ Present

Member Board Of Trustees

American University

Jan 2015 ~ Jan 2018
3 yrs 1 mo
American University creates meaningful change in the world. With highly ranked schools and colleges and internationally recognized faculty, AU offers a balance between class time and career-advancing experience in Washington, DC, and beyond. Its students, among the country's most politically active, distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities

Senior Advisor

Boston Consulting Group BCG

Apr 2016 ~ Aug 2017
1 yr 5 mos
Serve as a external senior advisor to the Boston Consulting Group, TMT Group

Co -Founder and Partner

Whisper Advisors

Jun 2014 ~ Aug 2017
3 yrs 3 mos
Partner of boutique strategic advisory firm, advising early stage start ups to established global companies in media, e-commerce, technology, and consumer products. Partnership with Guggenheim Partners on investment banking transactions. Board of Directors

CEO

Guggenheim Digital Media

Jan 2013 ~ Jun 2014
1 yr 6 mos
A media company that invests in and operates media properties including The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard Magazine, Adweek, The Clio Awards, The Film Expo Group and digital extensions for Dick Clark Productions Interim Chief Executive Officer & Head of Global Media

Managing Director

Yahoo

Oct 2010 ~ Sep 2012
2 yrs 0 mos

Managing Director for technology and digital media

Fuse Capital

Jan 2008 ~ Oct 2010
2 yrs 10 mos
Angeles and Silicon Valley President, Fox Interactive Media

General Manager

Alta Vista

Mar 1999 ~ Sep 2000
1 yr 7 mos

Vice President

CBS Sportsline

Jan 1996 ~ Dec 1999
4 yrs 0 mos
Director, Production and Marketing Enterprises

Educations

American University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Arts BA Communications

1981 - 1985
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