Teamwork is a key element of ATV Broadcast. Embracing the added dimension of 3.0, our team is a diversified telecommunications consulting group focused on optimizing broadcast resource portfolios in respective markets. Our many facets of experience span broadcasting, cable telecommunications, programming, advertising, financial review, contract continuity, data tracking, document management, and more.
Our Team
Doug Smith
A graduate of Purdue University, Doug began his career in 1980 in cable television when cable wasn’t cool. The uncool turned hot with astonishing growth with two blue chip MVPDs spanning more than 20 years.Doug’s experience was also enhanced in the programming and distribution sector by spending years with the Disney Channel leading to explosive growth in carriage across the cable industry. With this background, Doug joined Mike Ruggiero at ATV to expand an excellent business in markets approaching nation-wide coverage and cooperatively building an outstanding team of professionals and diversifying ATV’s service offerings to the broadcast television industry. This growth has honored broadcasters in 157 different DMAs with viewers in 49 states to date.
Michael N. Ruggiero
A graduate of LaSalle University, Mike began his professional career in the New York offices of CPA firm Deloitte & Touche in 1974. In 1979, Mike created a cable television marketing firm that caught the attention of Cox communications and became Division Manager for their Indianapolis, Indiana Division. In 1980, Mike helped form the Perennial Pictures Film Corporation and in 1983 Founded ATV Broadcasting where he serves as its CEO today. Mike has served as a two-term Governor of AAFS 6th District (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan) and was a four-year board member of the National American Advertising Awards (ADY) Process Committee. In addition, Mike also enjoys his work with the Mozel Sanders Foundation.
Chris Ruggiero
Chris joined ATV Broadcast in 1994 after attending Indiana University, and has been involved in all aspects of the broadcast-distributor relations consultancy. As Vice President of Operations, he is responsible for a broad range of broadcast client issues including, retransmission consent negotiations with cable, telco, and satellite service providers. He also serves as the director of compliance for ATV clients in the areas of syndex, significant viewing studies, and promotional opportunities for client stations, which has enhanced ATV’s value to broadcasters.
Carol Ruggiero
A consummate professional, Carol adds inside and outside perspective of finances to the ATV team. Her lengthy background in the insurance industry with blue chip, Prudential, provides Carol with a grounded approach to the financial and accounting side of ATV.
Clarice R. Thomas
Clarice joined ATV Broadcast as Vice President of New Media in 2013 after 18 years of marketing and sales project management experience in both the public and private sectors including Director of Marketing for DBC America (Helsinki, Finland) and Chief Administration Officer to Pinnacle Excavation Cable Fiber Optic Specialty (Dallas, Texas). Clarice’s expertise includes building functional & collaborative teams and is recognized for her leadership abilities producing top practices, methodologies, negotiation skills, and branding identity.
Nick Arnold
A veteran of the telecommunications industry since 1977, Nick has held various sales and management positions with major MVPD operators around the country.
Over the years Nick has demonstrated effective leadership and strategic planning abilities along with a proven track record of establishing and implementing successful direct sales and marketing initiatives. In addition to his direct sales background, Nick, along with the entire ATV Broadcast team have successfully assisted clients in multiple ventures aimed at increasing their overall market share and penetration.
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