John Najarian
EVP, Digital Media and Business Development
NBCUniversal
Why Him? While overseeing digital for E!, The Style Network and G4, Najarian has guided E! into the mobile arena with successful iPad, iPhone and Android apps and turned mobile into a new licensing and syndication business for the network.
Up Ahead: “I see ’11 as the year of smartphones and tablets,” Najarian says. “I know that sounds so 2010, but I see the trend continuing at an even faster rate. We’ll be looking for partners that can help create and develop innovative ways to use these platforms to access, navigate and engage with our TV networks and sites.”
What You’d Like Digital Devices To Do: “Better organize and present all my content and apps.”
Favorite Digital Toy: “My iPhone. It keeps me connected to everything and everyone.”
What You Miss About Analog: “The ability to disconnect from everything and everyone.”
On Your iPad: “Flipboard, Ted, CNBC Real Time.”