CHRIS KAGER

130 W. 67th Street - Apt. 24- C

New York, N.Y. 10023
(203) 981-1924 Cell
Email: cka85d1a@westpost.net

PRO LINK SOLUTIONS 2008-2010

Executive Vice President

* To develop and execute the Company's broad strategy to be the leading nationwi
de digital out-of-home media network.
* Identify potential strategic partners who exhibit interest in establishing a s
trategic partnership and or making an investment in the Company.
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with all major clients, advertisin
g agencies, media planning and media buying companies.
* To help build out the strategy on overall marketing initiatives providing inno
vative compelling experiences for the consumers, as well as a targeted advertisi
ng platform for marketers.

THE MEDIA GROUP 2006-2008

President

* Responsible for implementation of sales and marketing for the Echo Star/Dish p
latform selling to national market advertisers across 110 cable networks.
* Represented and marketed the Dish interactive TV platform signing up 30 nation
al charter advertising partners.
* Direct responsibility for $200M annual sales revenue with oversight for budget
ing, marketing, business development and operations.
* Oversight of 50+staff members along with offices in four major market cities.
* Assisted in program development and distribution for four genre specific cable
networks - Outdoor & Recreation, Healthy Living, The Men's Channel and Beauty &
Fashion. O&O by the Media Group.
NBC UNIVERSAL TV DISTRIBUTION 2002-2006
Executive Vice President

* Implemented the successful merger of two distinct corporate cultures into a se

amless sales and marketing entity.
* Annual revenue sales exceed $150M posting a 9% growth in a flat marketplace.
* Oversight of 130 staff members along with offices in four major market cities.
* Responsible for the implementation of sales and marketing strategies for the b
arter syndication division.
* Positioned syndication launch of the Jane Pauley Show to drive value propositi
on. Established the highest CPM pricing for a freshman show in industry history
.
* Assisted in the implementation and execution of programming concepts for the N
ational Broadcast marketplace.
* Revenue for barter syndication unit tracking on budget and/or exceeding budget
projections.

RAINBOW ADVERTISING SALES CORP 2000-2002

President

* Responsible for implementation of sales and marketing strategies for Rainbow N

etworks - American Movie Classics, Independent Film Channel, Much Music USA and
WE: Women's Entertainment.
* Direct liaison to Cablevision Corp. providing guidance for newly launched Rain
bow Media Group.
* Implemented and developed plan to expand personnel to ramp up to 110 staff mem
bers and five outside offices. Expansion supported launch of advertising sales
into the national marketplace.
* Produced first ever only advertiser deal for WE: Women's Entertainment-Johnson
& Johnson deal for $16M.
* Repositioned network sales operation to enhance performance and drive value pr
oposition, resulting in a 63% revenue increase.

COLUMBIA TRISTAR TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION

President 2000
Executive Vice President 1992-1999
* Designed and implemented the business plan that yielded Sony Pictures Entertai
nment start-up division for Columbia Tri-Star Television's entrance into the nat
ional broadcast barter syndication business.
* Overall direct responsibility for $300M in national broadcast revenues.
* Implemented and oversee sales and marketing of Sony media properties for basic
Domestic cable, international cable as well as serve as consultant for the Tele
mundo Group.
* Originate all presentation materials, marketing support and develop comprehens
ive sales strategies for off-network syndication launches of:
SEINFELD
MAD ABOUT YOU
THE NANNY
NEWS RADIO
* Key member of Sony management team on Telemundo Network acquisition.
* Negotiated long-term sales and marketing agreement with DirecTV that will yiel
d 200M annually in broadcast advertising revenues.
WFXT - TV 1990-1992
* Vice President Sales & Marketing of the Boston Celtics Communications Partners
hip and the Television Partnership
* Reversed a no-growth income trend at a major over-the-air station by pinpointi
ng deficiencies in the product, upgrading the quality of the staff and building
a cooperative effort with an outside national sales force.
* Responsible for overall sales and marketing efforts of the Communications Part
nership and the Television Partnership in 12 markets.
* Oversaw Petry Television national sales efforts and seven local account execut
ives.
* Direct responsibility for programming acquisitions, promotion, research, event
marketing, media relations and direct liaison with ownership.
* In 1990, increased revenues by 41.2%. Increased overall market share to 6.1%
from a 4.0%. In 1991, increased revenue by 35.3%. Increased overall market sha
re to a 9.5% from 6/1%.

WWOR-TV 1982-1990
Vice President
* Responsible for overall national sales effort and coordination with national r
ep, Katz Communications.
* In 1988 increased revenues by 9.97%. Increased overall station revenue share
from 18.27% to 19.41%. In 1989, increased revenues by 30.56%. Increased overal
l station revenue share from 19.41% to 25.15%.
* Responsible for all sponsorship sales for the following sports franchises:
NEW YORK METS
NEW YORK KNICKS
NEW YORK RANGERS
NEW YORK ISLANDERS
* Coordinated overall sports sales efforts of national representative and ten lo
cal account executives.
* Originated all presentation material and assisted in the negotiations of over-
the-air broadcast rights to sports franchises.
* Increased overall sports franchises revenue to $55M.

NEW YORK METS BASEBALL CLUB 1978-1982

Director of Minor League Operations
* Extensively and highly responsible management experience fostering organizatio
nal efficiency both on a long-term and day-to-day basis taking charge of every f
acet of a multi-city sports organization.
* Directed the professional development of 160 players at the early stages of th
eir careers.
* Directly responsible for 18 person operations staff.
* Negotiated player contract at both the minor and major league levels.
* Introduced and organized all presentation materials supporting team's position
in salary arbitration proceedings, which gained 100% favorable decisions from i
mpartial arbitrators without alienating the partners.

EDUCATION
BA Carroll College