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Scripps Names Jen Carfley to Accelerate SMB Growth and Direct-Response Ads

Aug 27, 2026, 3:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Leadership changes signaling a strategic growth push in SMB and direct-response could progressively lift SSP's ad-revenue trajectory; however, no near-term revenue figures are provided, so the impact hinges on execution and rollout success.

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SSP appointed Jen Carfley as head of SMB growth and direct response advertising, a new role aimed at expanding advertisers' access to SSP premium video inventory across TV platforms. Beginning next year, she will lead direct response for ION and Bounce networks, while Marathon Ventures continues overseeing Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus and Laff. The move signals a strategic push into SMB and performance revenue growth.

  • SSP appoints Jen Carfley as head of SMB growth and direct response.
  • Role aims to connect growth advertisers with SSP premium video inventory across platforms.
  • Starting next year, she leads direct response for ION and Bounce; Marathon Ventures remains for others.
  • Carfley has 15+ years in media sales, including NBCUniversal SMB growth.
  • Scripps frames move as a strategic push into SMB and performance-ad revenue growth.

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