Tom Rogers
Tom Rogers is a media technology executive who has played a key role in shaping the foundation of the communications industry. His influence has been felt throughout all media sectors, from print to television to digital. His career has operated at the intersection of media, digital transformation, technology, and public policy for more than 30 years. Among his many accomplishments, Rogers founded CNBC, the nation’s leading business news channel. He also established the NBC/Microsoft cable channel and Internet joint venture, MSNBC.
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
- Revolutionized business news coverage worldwide through the creation of CNBC and MSNBC
- Changed the face of TV consumption through TiVo
- Oversaw iconic media brands from New York Magazine to the Arts & Entertainment and History channels
- Wrote many of the nation’s key laws that governed the development of today’s media industry, including the 1984 Cable Franchise Policy and Communications Act
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
- Founder of CNBC
- Executive Chairman of Engine Media
- Chairman of TRget Media
- Chairman of Captify
- Board Member of Frequency Networks
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Rogers has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the Cable Hall of Fame.
- He has received Emmy Awards for his contributions to the development of advanced television.