Oliver Gray
Vice President, Network Sports and Client Partnerships
The E.W. Scripps Company
Oliver Gray is vice president, network sports and client partnerships at The E.W. Scripps Company.
In this role, Gray connects national advertisers with Scripps’ platforms – including its rapidly growing sports portfolio – and works closely across Scripps’ network sales and Scripps Sports teams to develop integrated brand partnerships that deepen client relationships and drive revenue.
Gray has more than 15 years of success in sports sponsorship and national media advertising sales. In his previous role as head of East Coast sales and partnerships at digital sports media company Overtime, he led a sales team to exceed revenue goals, securing new business from national brands including Dunkin, Hershey, Delta, DraftKings, Coca‑Cola and The Home Depot.
Previously, Gray helped lead Amazon’s sales and marketing partnership with the National Football League (NFL) for “Thursday Night Football.” His career spans digital sales and marketing leadership positions with CNN, Discovery Communications and TV Guide Network. He also served as The Slate Group’s dedicated representative for Magna, Mediavest, Starcom and other agencies.
Gray holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University. He is also engaged in community service as founder of Project Come Up and as a volunteer with iMentor.
In this role, Gray connects national advertisers with Scripps’ platforms – including its rapidly growing sports portfolio – and works closely across Scripps’ network sales and Scripps Sports teams to develop integrated brand partnerships that deepen client relationships and drive revenue.
Gray has more than 15 years of success in sports sponsorship and national media advertising sales. In his previous role as head of East Coast sales and partnerships at digital sports media company Overtime, he led a sales team to exceed revenue goals, securing new business from national brands including Dunkin, Hershey, Delta, DraftKings, Coca‑Cola and The Home Depot.
Previously, Gray helped lead Amazon’s sales and marketing partnership with the National Football League (NFL) for “Thursday Night Football.” His career spans digital sales and marketing leadership positions with CNN, Discovery Communications and TV Guide Network. He also served as The Slate Group’s dedicated representative for Magna, Mediavest, Starcom and other agencies.
Gray holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tufts University. He is also engaged in community service as founder of Project Come Up and as a volunteer with iMentor.