Jason Hirschhorn
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Jason Hirschhorn was named co-president of MySpace
along with Michael Jones
on February 10, 2010. In this role, he oversees Product, Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Care, Safety, Security and Privacy. Hirschhorn previously served as the company’s chief product officer.
Before MySpace, he was president of Sling Media's Entertainment Group, where he led the introduction of Sling’s video anywhere device.
Prior to TripleH, Hirschhorn was Chief Digital Officer at MTV Networks. As the youngest senior executive in MTV Networks history, Hirschhorn was responsible for the company’s digital media businesses and interactive strategy. Hirschhorn landed at MTV by way of Mischief New Media, the music- and culture-centered web design company he founded as a student.
Hirschhorn graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business in 1995 with a BS in International Business and Marketing. He currently serves on the board of Computers for Youth, a non-profit that provides refurbished computers and for low-income children.
While at Sling Media, the UJA-Federation of New York honored Jason at the organization’s 2008 Digital Media Division Award Celebration.
Jason also publishes Media ReDEFined, an industry newsletter for media and tech execs and insiders.
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
along with Michael Jones
Michael Jones (Internet entrepreneur)
Michael Jones was named CEO of MySpace on October 1, 2010. In this role, Mike oversees global business operations for Myspace, Myspace Music and Myspace Mobile...
on February 10, 2010. In this role, he oversees Product, Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Care, Safety, Security and Privacy. Hirschhorn previously served as the company’s chief product officer.
Before MySpace, he was president of Sling Media's Entertainment Group, where he led the introduction of Sling’s video anywhere device.
Prior to TripleH, Hirschhorn was Chief Digital Officer at MTV Networks. As the youngest senior executive in MTV Networks history, Hirschhorn was responsible for the company’s digital media businesses and interactive strategy. Hirschhorn landed at MTV by way of Mischief New Media, the music- and culture-centered web design company he founded as a student.
Hirschhorn graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business in 1995 with a BS in International Business and Marketing. He currently serves on the board of Computers for Youth, a non-profit that provides refurbished computers and for low-income children.
Media Appearances
In March 2010, Hirschhorn and fellow co-president Michael Jones appeared in articles from USA Today, Financial Times, and Mashable, in which they discussed MySpace’s upcoming re-launch. Both executives recently appeared at TechCrunch Disrupt.Industry Awards
In 2008, Jason was honored by Crain’s New York Business’ 40 under 40, which recognizes New York’s rising media talent. In 2008 and 2010, he was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s digital power list, which celebrates the top 50 innovators leading Hollywood's march online.While at Sling Media, the UJA-Federation of New York honored Jason at the organization’s 2008 Digital Media Division Award Celebration.
Jason also publishes Media ReDEFined, an industry newsletter for media and tech execs and insiders.