John Griffin
Chairman at HARTE HANKS, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
John H.
Griffin is the founder and had founded Empirical Media Advisors LLC in 2011, where he served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2014.
He currently holds multiple positions, including Chairman at Harte-Hanks, Inc. since 2018, Operating Chairman-Magazines at Dotdash Meredith, Inc. since 2022, Director at Mustard Seed Communities, Director at Yale’s Center for Customer Insights, Director at Fracxion Software LLC, and President at Meredith Publishing Group.
Previously, he held the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Tribune Publishing Co. from 2014 to 2016, Chairman at The American Advertising Federation, Chairman at Dennis Publishing Ltd.
from 2018 to 2021, and Managing Director at Oaklins DeSilva & Phillips LLC from 2016 to 2018.
He also served as President-National Media Group at Meredith Corp.
from 2003 to 2010, President at Parade Publications, Inc. from 1999 to 2003, and President-New Group at TI Gotham, Inc. in 2011.
Additionally, he held positions such as Secretary at Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. and Vice President-Sales & Development at McCall's Magazine.
Mr. Griffin has an undergraduate degree from Boston College (1982) and attended Yale School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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HARTE-HANKS, INC.
2.90% | 2024-05-28 | 209,821 ( 2.90% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
John Griffin active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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HARTE HANKS, INC. | Chairman | 2021-04-05 |
Dotdash Meredith, Inc.
Dotdash Meredith, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dotdash Meredith, Inc. is a digital and print publisher that provides information and inspiration to nearly 200 million people each month. Dotdash Meredith is an operating business of IAC and is based in New York, NY. The company's over 40 iconic brands include People, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, Real Simple, Investopedia, and Southern Living. Neil I. Vogel has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2021-12-31 |
Fracxion Software LLC
Fracxion Software LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fracxion Software LLC engages in developing software services. The company is headquartered in Westport, CT. | Director/Board Member | - |
Meredith Publishing Group | President | - |
Yale’s Center for Customer Insights | Director/Board Member | - |
Mustard Seed Communities | Director/Board Member | 2009-10-13 |
Former positions of John Griffin
Companies | Position | End |
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Dennis Publishing Ltd.
Dennis Publishing Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Dennis Publishing Ltd. publishes magazines. The company was founded by Felix Dennis in 1973 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2020-12-31 |
Oaklins DeSilva & Phillips LLC
Oaklins DeSilva & Phillips LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Oaklins DeSilva + Phillips LLC provides mergers and acquisitions, underwriting and financial restructuring services. It offers strategy advising, valuations, and related services to the media industry. The firm?s services include sell-side and buy-side M&A, corporate finance and valuations. The company founded by Roland A. DeSilva and Reed Phillips III in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
TRIBUNE PUBLISHING COMPANY | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-21 |
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Training of John Griffin
Boston College | Undergraduate Degree |
Yale School of Management | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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HARTE HANKS, INC. | Commercial Services |
Private companies | 17 |
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Meredith Corp.
Meredith Corp. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Meredith Corp. engaged in television broadcasting and magazine advertising business. It operated through the Local Media and National Media business segments. The Local Media segment included television stations and offers websites, mobile-optimized websites, and mobile applications. The National Media segment consists of national consumer media brands delivered via multiple media platforms including print magazines and digital and mobile media, brand licensing activities, database-related activities, and business-to-business marketing products and services. The company was founded by Edwin Thomas Meredith in 1902 and was headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Consumer Services |
Parade Publications, Inc.
Parade Publications, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Parade Publications, Inc. provides publishing and stationary services. Its services include publishing journals and business magazines. The company publishes Parade, Personality Parade, Ask Marilyn and In Step With as journals. Parade Publications was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in New York, NY | Consumer Services |
TI Gotham, Inc.
TI Gotham, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services TI Gotham, Inc. is a media company, which engages in the provision of portfolio of news and lifestyle brands across a set of interest areas. The company was founded by Henry Robinson Luce and Briton Hadden on November 28, 1922 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA. | Consumer Services |
Tribune Publishing Co.
Tribune Publishing Co. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Tribune Publishing Co. is a media and marketing solutions company, which engages in the publication of daily newspapers and community publications. It operates local media businesses in eight markets with titles including the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, The Baltimore Sun, Hartford Courant, South Florida's Sun Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel, Virginia's Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot, and The Morning Call of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania . The firm offers integrated marketing, media and business services to consumers and advertisers, including digital solutions and advertising opportunities. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Oaklins DeSilva & Phillips LLC
Oaklins DeSilva & Phillips LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Oaklins DeSilva + Phillips LLC provides mergers and acquisitions, underwriting and financial restructuring services. It offers strategy advising, valuations, and related services to the media industry. The firm?s services include sell-side and buy-side M&A, corporate finance and valuations. The company founded by Roland A. DeSilva and Reed Phillips III in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Alliance for Audited Media
Alliance for Audited Media Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Alliance for Audited Media is a nonprofit, member-based organization that empowers media companies, advertising technology providers, ad agencies and advertisers to transact with greater trust and confidence. Led by North America’s advertisers, advertising agencies and content providers, AAM is committed to providing independently verified data and information critical to evaluating and purchasing media. The company is headquartered in Lisle, IL. | Commercial Services |
The American Advertising Federation
The American Advertising Federation Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The American Advertising Federation operates an online advertising platform. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries across the country. Steve Pacheco has been the CEO of the American company since 2019. | Technology Services |
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc.
Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It represents magazine media, print, and digital that provides forum for publishers. The organization was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
McCall's Magazine | |
Catholic Relief Services, Inc.
Catholic Relief Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catholic Relief Services, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides social services. It offers programs and services to emergency response and recovery, agriculture, health, education, microfinance, water and sanitation, justice and teambuilding, and partnership and capacity. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Commercial Services |
Mustard Seed Communities | |
Dennis Publishing Ltd.
Dennis Publishing Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Dennis Publishing Ltd. publishes magazines. The company was founded by Felix Dennis in 1973 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Meredith Publishing Group | |
Yale’s Center for Customer Insights | |
Empirical Media Advisors LLC
Empirical Media Advisors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Empirical Media Advisors LLC provides consultancy services. It also provides proprietary market research and information products to its customers. The company was founded by James Friedlich and Jack Griffin in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Fracxion Software LLC
Fracxion Software LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fracxion Software LLC engages in developing software services. The company is headquartered in Westport, CT. | Technology Services |
Dotdash Meredith, Inc.
Dotdash Meredith, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Dotdash Meredith, Inc. is a digital and print publisher that provides information and inspiration to nearly 200 million people each month. Dotdash Meredith is an operating business of IAC and is based in New York, NY. The company's over 40 iconic brands include People, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, Food & Wine, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, Real Simple, Investopedia, and Southern Living. Neil I. Vogel has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Technology Services |
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