Gravity Media Appoints Ted Griggs Managing Director Of US Business

Gravity Media, a global provider of complex live broadcast facilities and production services to content owners, creators and distributors, has appointed Ted Griggs as managing director of its U.S. business. The company said: “As a leading voice within the world of sports programming, his perspective will inform Gravity Media’s regional strategy and ambitious US growth agenda.”

He will oversee Gravity Media’s North American operation, which has been the focus of heavy investment over the past few years, after parent company Gravity Media received substantial funding from TowerBrook Capital Partners in September 2016.

Griggs brings with him extensive experience of sports production and programming. In his previous role as group president and strategic production and programming leader at NBC Sports Group, he oversaw production, programming and digital content for a total of seven regional sports networks, including direct management of all aspects of the business in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington. He is also closely involved in social justice causes and has developed and produced documentaries on the themes of equity, mental health and youth inclusion in sports. Titles include Tomboy, Fair Play and Headstrong.

His other career highlights include establishing live digital streaming of all NHL, NBA and MLB events in 2015 and 2016, as well as being on the negotiating team for rights agreements with the likes of the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Oakland As and San Francisco 49ers.

John Newton, founder-CEO of Gravity Media, said: “After a year of cancellations, it’s exciting to see live sport back with renewed enthusiasm. We’re now experiencing significant growth across all markets, so have every reason to be excited about the future. It therefore feels like a great time to bring Ted onboard as managing director of Gravity Media in the U.S.A.”