Ex-Amazon exec tapped to run Sinclair's Tennis Channel

Ex-Amazon exec tapped to run Sinclair's Tennis Channel

The new CEO spent two decades at Amazon and is coming out of retirement to lead the Tennis Channel.

Former Amazon Executive Jeff Blackburn Named CEO Of Tennis Channel

Broadcaster Sinclair has tapped media and tech executive Jeff Blackburn chairman and chief executive Officer of Tennis Channel, leading the network’s strategic and expansion across digital, streaming and global platforms.  He replaces longtime Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon. who exited last fall. Blackburn was most recently SVP of Global Media and Entertainment at Amazon, where he […]

Tennis Channel nets ex-Amazon exec Blackburn as CEO

Blackburn replaces Ken Solomon, who was ousted as chief executive in September 2024.

Jeff Blackburn appointed Chairman and CEO of Tennis Channel

Former Amazon executive Jeff Blackburn brings streaming expertise to lead Tennis Channel’s global expansion. Sinclair Inc. has announced the appointment of Jeff Blackburn as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Channel. Blackburn, a veteran media and technology executive, previously served as Senior Vice President of Global Media and Entertainment at Amazon, where he helped launch and expand services like Prime Video, Amazon St…

Tennis Channel taps former Amazon executive as CEO

Tennis Channel has found its new leader. Jeff Blackburn, a 24-year veteran of Amazon who most recently served as SVP Global Media & Entertainment for the tech giant before retiring in 2022, will now take over as Chairman and CEO of Tennis Channel, the network announced Wednesday. At Amazon, Blackburn was involved in launching Thursday Night Football on Prime Video. “Tennis Channel is a sports treasure,” Blackburn said in a press release. “It’s b…

Sinclair hires ex-Amazon exec Jeff Blackburn to lead Tennis Channel as CEO

Jeff Blackburn. (Courtesy photo) Sinclair has hired a long-time Amazon executive with roots in sports television to lead its cable network and digital platform Tennis Channel, the company announced on Wednesday. Jeff Blackburn joins Tennis Channel as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, permanently succeeding Ken Solomon, who parted ways with the company last year to focus on developing Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit TV. Blackburn retired from Ama…