Post Type:market-managers Tony Franklin | Viamedia

Tony is a seasoned professional with more than 17 years of experience leading teams and driving innovation across sales organizations. Over those 17 years Tony has worked in cable, print and digital ad sales. Tony started his career as a local sales rep for TCI Media Services and Cablevision Rainbow Advertising.  Tony also served as the National Sales Manager at a national newspaper rep firm called Newspapers First.  His last 8 years has been on the digital side, where he served as VP of Regional Sales at Undertone and EVP of Sales at the RGM Group.  Tony joined Viamedia as Sr. Executive Director of Online Sales to help train and motivate the sales staff to drive multiscreen digital ad revenue in Viamedia’s local markets, and to develop strategies to innovate Viamedia’s suite of digital products.  Tony lives happily with his wife Gayle and their 2 daughters. Tony is an avid sports and news junkie, and has an amazing passion for life.