Paul Caine
Global Chief Revenue Officer — Bloomberg Media Group
Paul Caine is the global chief revenue officer of Bloomberg Media Group, Bloomberg L.P.'s global multi-platform media organization that comprises web, mobile, television, digital video, radio, print magazines, and live events platforms. Caine, who joined Bloomberg L.P. in June 2014, oversees all of Bloomberg Media's advertising sales and marketing efforts worldwide, while working to pursue innovative revenue models, opportunities in new markets and business development strategies.
Prior to Bloomberg, Caine was CEO of WestwoodOne, the largest independent national audio media company in North America. He was recruited by private equity sponsors as a change agent to oversee all business functions and to serve on the board of directors. In nine months, Caine successfully rebranded the company, transformed its terrestrial radio advertising offering with a suite of digital products, and negotiated and closed the acquisition of the company to Cumulus Media Inc. for $260 million.
Previously, Caine served as executive vice president, chief revenue officer, and group president of Time Inc., where he oversaw the company's multimedia advertising sales and marketing efforts. In this role, he introduced a global ad strategy for the company, including a series of new digital ad platforms that utilized Time Inc.'s scale, proprietary data, and technology partnerships. This provided advertisers with greater access to and engagement with consumers across all media platforms including print, digital, video, and live events. As group president, Caine oversaw Time Inc.'s branded solutions, research and insights, content solutions, MNI, and targeted media. He previously served as president and group publisher of the Style & Entertainment Group, which included six category-leading brands: People, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, People StyleWatch, Essence, and People en Español.
During the course of his 23-year career at Time Inc., Caine also served as publisher of People, Entertainment Weekly, and Teen People. Prior to joining Time Inc., Caine worked at USA Today and the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson.
In June 2014, Caine was appointed to the board of directors for Tremor Video Inc., an advertising technology company elevating brand performance across all screens for the world's leading brands and publishers. He also serves on the board's audit committee. A longtime music fan, Caine is a partner and advisor to the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, which provides a fan experience performing with A-list rock stars including Roger Daltry, Steven Tyler, and Gene Simmons. He also served on the board of MusiCares from 2009 to 2013, including two years as chairman. Caine currently serves on the board of City Meals-on-Wheels.
In 2007, Caine and his wife started Griffin's Giving Fund at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center (in memory of their son, Griffin Matthew) to provide support to families faced with the illness or loss of a child.
Caine received a bachelor's in telecommunications from the IU College of Arts and Sciences in 1986. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children.
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