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About
Jon Klein is co-founder and CEO of HANG Media, a fan engagement agency focused on reaching Gen Z and millennial consumers through second-screen watch parties, hybrid in-person and virtual experiences, and AI-driven content campaigns. He previously served as president of the AI media platform Vilynx, acquired by Apple in 2020, and held earlier leadership roles including President of CNN/US, co-founder and CEO of the streaming platform The FeedRoom, and Executive Vice President of CBS News. Klein serves on the boards of Belden, Inc. (NYSE: BDC) and the Brown Broadcasting Service, and worked as a media consultant for the HBO series "Succession."
Founder at Hang Media
Experience
- HANG MediaCo-founder, CEOcurrent2021 — presentNew York / Washington DC
- WBRUBoard Membercurrent2017 — presentProvidence, Rhode Island
- Belden Inc.Board of Directorscurrent2015 — presentSt. Louis, MO
- @Media Inc.Principalcurrent2011 — presentNew York
- HBOConsultant2018 — 2024
- Tapp Media, LLCCo-Founder, Co-Chairman2013 — 2022New York
- VilynxPresident2018 — 2019NYC
- CNNPresident, CNN/U.S.2004 — 2010
- The FeedRoomFounder & CEO1999 — 2004
- CBS NewsExecutive Vice President1996 — 1998
- KleinwerksDirector, Executive Producer1993 — 1996
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Cultural AwarenessESGDiversity, Equity, and InclusionDigital MediaTelevisionBroadcastNew MediaVideoSocial MediaJournalismOnline AdvertisingDocumentaries- ESG: Navigating the Board's Role — UC Berkeley Law Executive Education
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jon Klein?
- Jon Klein is co-founder and CEO of HANG Media, a fan engagement agency focused on reaching Gen Z and millennial consumers through second-screen watch parties, hybrid in-person and virtual experiences, and AI-driven content campaigns. He previously served as president of the AI media platform Vilynx, acquired by Apple in 2020, and held earlier leadership roles including President of CNN/US, co-founder and CEO of the streaming platform The FeedRoom, and Executive Vice President of CBS News. Klein serves on the boards of Belden, Inc. (NYSE: BDC) and the Brown Broadcasting Service, and worked as a media consultant for the HBO series "Succession."
- Where does Jon Klein work?
- Jon Klein is Founder of Hang Media.
- What companies did Jon Klein found?
- Jon Klein founded Hang Media.
- Where did Jon Klein go to school?
- Jon Klein studied at Brown University (A.B., Magna Cum Laude, History).
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