Michael Bair

Michael Bair is a seasoned media executive who currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Spectrum Networks at Charter Communications.1 He joined Charter Communications in 2016, taking on the responsibility of overseeing Spectrum Networks, which comprises a series of 24/7 local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter.1

Career Background

Prior to his role at Charter, Bair held several notable positions in the media industry:

1. CEO of Bleachers Corp.: He served as the Chief Executive Officer of this startup streaming media company.1

2. President of Madison Square Garden's Media Group: In this role, he led the strategic, operational, and financial performance of MSG Networks, Fuse Music TV, MSG Interactive, MSG Radio, and managed sponsorship and ad sales for the parent company.1

3. President of Product Management and Marketing at Cablevision Systems Corporation: He was responsible for product strategy, programming, marketing, advertising, and brand management for the company's video, voice, and internet services.1

Education and Recognition

Bair received his B.A. in broadcast communications from Penn State University.1 His contributions to the field have been recognized, as he was recently honored with the University's Distinguished Alumni Award.1

Current Responsibilities

At Charter Communications, Bair oversees Spectrum Networks, which includes:

• 24/7 local news networks
• Regional sports networks

His role involves managing these networks that are owned and operated by Charter, leveraging his extensive experience in the media industry to drive the company's local and regional content strategy.1

Michael Bair's LinkedIn profile (username: michael-bair-18898130) describes him as a media executive with a successful track record of reimagining companies facing mid-life challenges.2