Ben Howard
About Ben Howard
Ben Howard serves as the Senior Vice President at Red Ventures, specializing in sourcing premium content through in-house production and external partnerships. He has extensive experience in content distribution and has held various leadership roles at notable companies including CBS Interactive and ViacomCBS.
Current Role at Red Ventures
Ben Howard serves as the Senior Vice President at Red Ventures, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he specializes in sourcing premium content through both in-house production and external partnerships. He reports directly to the Executive Vice President and President of the Red Ventures Media & Commerce group. His responsibilities include overseeing the integration and transition of brands and key functions following acquisitions.
Previous Experience at CBS Interactive
Prior to his current role, Ben Howard worked at CBS Interactive for several years in various capacities. He served as the Vice President of Content & Programming from 2012 to 2020, where he managed content strategies and programming initiatives. He also held the position of Publishing Director for Games & Entertainment (UK) from 2010 to 2012 and was the Head of Video from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he was the General Manager of CBSi Games from 2018 to 2020.
Background in Media Production
Ben Howard has a diverse background in media production. He began his career at Mind's Eye Ltd as a Producer from 1999 to 2001 in Brighton, United Kingdom. He later worked at World Television as a News Producer from 2003 to 2006. His experience also includes a role as a Creative Video Producer at AVT Ltd from 2001 to 2003. These positions provided him with foundational skills in content creation and production.
M&A Expertise and Key Acquisitions
Ben Howard played a significant role in the acquisition process of CNET Media Group from ViacomCBS to Red Ventures. He was part of the Senior Leadership M&A team, contributing to the strategic planning and execution of the acquisition. His expertise in distributing content across multiple platforms and channels has been instrumental in managing post-sale integrations in a $300 million business.