NEW YORK — Leo MacCourtney, a longtime television industry leader who has served as President of Katz Media Group’s Katz Television arm since 2012, is retiring.
His final day in the role is June 30, at which time the company’s Chief Operating Officer, also at Katz Television for 12 years, will assume MacCourtney’s role.
This gives Craig Broitman, who serves on the TVB’s Executive Board and the chair of its National Sales Advisory Committee, expanded duties at Katz Television.
MacCourtney’s departure marks the conclusion of what Katz calls “a remarkable career” spanning over five decades in the industry.
In a statement released Thursday morning, KMG said, “Since joining Katz Television, MacCourtney has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth and success. Over those years, he has held various senior leadership positions in both sales and corporate management. Throughout his tenure, MacCourtney has been widely respected for his industry knowledge, integrity, and commitment to excellence.”
MacCourtney said, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had at Katz and for the many wonderful colleagues I’ve had the privilege to work alongside. It has been an honor to be part of such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, and I am proud of what we have achieved together.”
MacCourtney is the Chairman Ex-Officio of the International Radio & Television Society Foundation and the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB), where he has been a board member since 2005 and has served as its treasurer. He currently serves on the board of the Washington Media Scholars Foundation, is the Vice Chairman and Treasurer for the Broadcasters Foundation of America, and is a board member of the Library of American Broadcasters Foundation (LABF).
Katz Media Group CEO Mark Gray commented, “Leo’s contributions to Katz Television Group and the media industry have been immeasurable. His unwavering commitment and visionary leadership have been instrumental in shaping the company’s success and guiding it through significant milestones and the evolving media landscape. We extend our deepest gratitude for his outstanding contributions and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement. He will be deeply missed.”
MacCourtney’s career in media advertising began in radio, at when he joined WERE-AM 1300 (today WJMO) in Cleveland. In 1981, he left radio to join Blair Television as an account executive. During his tenure at Blair Television, MacCourtney held various sales management roles, including Team Manager, Division Manager, and Division President. He was promoted to President/CEO of Blair Television in 1998, a position he held for nine years. In 2007, MacCourtney joined Katz Television Group as Vice President of Business Development. He later became President of Eagle Television Sales, in 2008.
Speaking of Broitman, Gray added, “Craig’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and deep industry knowledge make him the ideal choice to lead our organization into the future. Under his guidance, we are confident that Katz Television Group will continue to thrive and deliver extraordinary value to our clients and partners.”
Broitman said, “I am honored to assume the role of President at Katz Television Group. I look forward to building on our legacy of success, driving innovation, and delivering unparalleled value to our clients. Together with our talented team, I am confident that we will continue to elevate the standard of excellence in media sales.”
