Steven Kalin

Steven Kalin is a business executive who has held several leadership positions at Patch Media, a subsidiary of AOL, Inc. Here's an overview of his career at Patch and AOL:

Career at Patch Media

Steven Kalin joined Patch Media in December 2012 as President and Chief Operating Officer.34 His appointment was seen as a strategic move, with AOL citing his "deep and relevant online and offline operating experience and a proven track record of effectively scaling advertising platforms".3

In May 2013, Kalin was promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Patch Media.1 This promotion came as part of a restructuring effort at Patch, which included some staff layoffs and consolidation of regional teams.

Previous Experience

Before joining Patch Media, Kalin served as the Chief Operating Officer of Westwood One and President of Metro Traffic from July 2008.2 This experience in managing large-scale operations and advertising platforms likely contributed to his selection for leadership roles at Patch.

Tenure at Patch

Kalin's tenure as CEO of Patch was relatively short-lived. In August 2013, just a few months after his promotion to CEO, reports emerged that Kalin had been dismissed from his position.56 AOL's CEO Tim Armstrong internally announced Kalin's dismissal and his replacement by AOL executive Bud Rosenthal.67

Context of Patch's Challenges

Kalin's brief leadership of Patch occurred during a tumultuous time for the local news platform. Despite growing traffic, Patch faced investor pressure and criticism. AOL was working to make Patch profitable, which led to significant changes in the organization's structure and workforce.17

Steven Kalin's LinkedIn profile (username: steven-kalin-57003442) likely reflects these career milestones, particularly his roles at Patch Media and AOL, Inc.2