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John Saroff

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Chief Executive Officer at Chartbeat
📍 New York, New York, United States

John Saroff is the CEO of Chartbeat, a content intelligence platform serving major global media companies. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of media and technology, he has held leadership roles at Google and NBC-Universal. John holds a joint JD/MBA from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree in History from Haverford College.

Outside of work, John serves on the Board of Visitors of Columbia Law School. He is also a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), indicating a strong interest in film, which connects to his early career ventures in film production.

Interesting fact: In 2011, John was named one of the forty most influential media executives under the age of 40 by Multichannel News.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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AI's Impact on Media
He actively discusses how media companies should approach AI, weighing the options of litigation versus licensing content, a key question for his clients.
Future of Digital Publishing
His career and public commentary focus on helping publishers understand audience engagement, navigate traffic changes, and build resilient brands in a dynamic digital landscape.
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Career

Work history

2-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Chartbeat
10-2014 - 2-2016
Chief Operating Officer
Chartbeat
10-2013 - 9-2014
Chief Business Officer
Chartbeat
9-2011 - 6-2013
Vice-President, Digital Factory
vente-privee USA
9-2010 - 9-2011
Head of TV Ads, Strategic Partner Development
Google
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Media appearances

Looking Forward: Announcing John Saroff as CEO of Chartbeat. Featured in Chartbeat (official announcement)
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Education
2003 - 2005
MBA
Columbia Business School
2001 - 2005
JD
Columbia Law School
1994 - 1998
BA
Haverford College
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