605 is engineers, analysts, data scientists, media experts, marketing strategists and political operatives. Their team of data scientists pioneered the field of TV data analytics.

Marketing

At 605, Matthew is responsible for assuring continuity against a broad spectrum of business initiatives including, marketing, sales, client solutions and account management for 605’s Audience Measurement and Attribution products and services.  Additionally, he is responsible for all aspects of building brand integrity, promotion and experience. As a Market Strategist with extensive experience in the media space Matthew has worked with Fortune 500 companies Viacom, Fox, Altice USA and Cablevision during a career that spanned critical business areas in Content, Branding, Analytics, Consumer Insights and Operations. He has held several Board positions within the Telecom and Media industries and currently serves on the Board of Hofstra’s Zarb School of Business. Matthew graduated with his MBA in Marketing from Hofstra, holds a degree in Communications from the New York Institute of Technology as well as Professional Certification from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business in Transformational Non-Profit Leadership.

Matthew Weiss

Adam Waszczak is Vice President, Data Science at 605. He brings several years of experience in extracting the most valuable and relevant insights from data, leveraging data analytics and business intelligence to his role.

At 605, Adam leads the Data Science team in developing methods for projecting viewership and attribution metrics nationally, without sampling bias, and employs modeling techniques to ensure that 605’s core datasets meet industry expectations for quality.

Adam has been with 605 since it was founded in 2016. Before 605, he was a Data Scientist at Analytics Media Group in New York where he led technology-intensive projects including database architecture and tools, and managed a team of data scientists.

Adam holds a Ph.D. in Planetary Astronomy from Caltech and a B.A. in Physics from Cornell.

Adam Waszczak

Colleen Moraghan is the SVP of Data Operations and MVPD Solutions at 605. Colleen has over fifteen years of experience in the media and telecom industries and is an expert in big data, analytics, business intelligence, advertising sales, and media planning platforms. Prior to joining 605, Colleen was the VP of Audience Measurement at Cablevision Systems Corp from April 2000 to June 2016. In this role, they were responsible for growing the business, defining and delivering creative products portfolios, establishing and leading high performing teams, developing talent, and inspiring teams to reach aggressive goals. 

Colleen is recognized as a visionary leader in the media and telecom industries and is valued for their ability to lead product & development organizations in delivering innovative solutions, setting and driving aggressive business results, building excellent and cross organizational customer relationships, and inspiring productive teams. Some of their key areas of expertise include STB data collection and analytics, customer retention and acquisition insights, big data & analytics, business intelligence applications, and advanced and targeted advertising design and implementation solutions. 

Colleen has a passion for growing businesses and delivering creative products portfolios. Colleen is an excellent communicator and motivator who is able to inspire teams to reach aggressive goals. Under their leadership, 605 has become a leading provider of data-driven insights and solutions for the media and telecom industries.

Colleen Moraghan has an Executive MBA from [Hofstra University](/org/hofstra-university) and a BA in Communications from [New York Institute of Technology](/org/new-york-institute-of-technology).

Some of their coworkers include Dave Prenske - Group VP, Business Operations. Their manager is Ray Casazza, COO.

Colleen Moraghan

Caroline Horner is a media executive with experience in both the traditional television world and the new world of addressable advertising. Caroline is currently the SVP of Product Management at 605, a company that focuses on audience/inventory yield optimization, targeting capabilities, and analytics.

Horner got their start in the industry as a Co-Founder of SpicyTequila Inc., a company that provides value to both buy and sell side companies operating within the Addressable Advertising marketplace. Caroline then went on to lead the launch of Addressable TV and STB strategy at Dish, evolving to executive roles at Group M, as well as their most recent role leading the TV and Cross-Platform product group at Comscore/Rentrak.

Kim Hadfield, who led the pioneering linear engineering teams for Rentrak’s TV products, and later established the addressable data workflow and reporting for MVPDs, is also part of the team at 605.

Caroline Horner has a BA in Biology from [Duke University](/org/duke-university) and an MBA in Marketing Intelligence from the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut).

Some of their coworkers include Lindsey Woodland - Group VP, Client Data Science, Sal Romanello - General Counsel, and Alex Freed - VP, Account Management. Some direct reports include Denise Bercovitch - Group VP, Product Management, Myles Parker - VP, Program Management. Caroline Horner reports to Kristin Dolan, Founder & CEO.

Caroline Horner

Brian Katz is the current Vice President of Sales at 605. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Vice President of Product & Data Strategy at Magid from April 2019 to August 2019. From January 2017 to December 2019, they were the Vice President and Head of Advanced TV at Eyeview. From April 2014 to January 2017, Brian Katz served as the Senior Vice President of Audience and Purchaser Insights at TiVo.

Katz has extensive experience in sales, product development, and marketing. Brian has successfully recruited, trained, and managed sales teams across multiple industries, including the MVPD, programmer, agency, and brand verticals. Under their leadership, sales revenue has grown by over 75% year-over-year. Brian has also retained over 90% of current clients and doubled new business accounts. Some of their notable clients include WarnerMedia, [Univision](/org/univision), NBC Universal, and Branded Entertainment Network.

In addition to their sales experience, Brian Katz is also well-versed in data strategy and analytics. Brian has collaborated with teams in launching scalable sales support processes to allow for pipeline growth and speed of proposal response. Brian has also worked with senior leadership teams to identify marketing, product development, and roadmap priorities based on marketplace needs and opportunities.

Brian Katz has a BA in Arts from Queens College and a Masters in Media Studies from [The New School](/org/the-new-school).

Brian Katz reports to Sam Abiad, EVP, Sales.

Brian Katz

Janine Sollazzo is currently the Vice President of Human Resources at 605. Janine has been with the company since June of 2017 and in their current role since November of 2019. Prior to their current position, Janine served as the Director of Human Resources at 605. 

Before joining 605, Janine was the Human Resources Director at [Achieve Beyond](/org/achieve-beyond-inc). Janine was with the company from September of 2016 to June of 2017. Prior to that, they served as the Human Resources Manager at [Achieve Beyond](/org/achieve-beyond-inc) from March of 2015 to September of 2016.

Janine Sollazzo holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from [Stony Brook University](/org/stony-brook-university), and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from [Stony Brook University](/org/stony-brook-university).

Janine Sollazzo works with Sal Romanello - General Counsel, Frank Deo - EVP, Engineering, and Ray Casazza - COO. Janine Sollazzo reports to Kristin Dolan, Founder & CEO.

Janine Sollazzo

Sam Abiad is Executive Vice President, Sales at 605. He brings over 20 years of management experience in leading sales and operations organizations with multiple Fortune 500 companies. He has managed key sales business processes, including strategy, business development, and execution.

At 605, Sam oversees the sales process and leads the sales team to sell their products and services to potential clients to address clients’ strategic and tactical challenges. He sets the Sales department’s vision for growth, identifying and developing competitive advantages, and accelerating the highest revenue potential opportunities.

Sam provides strategic direction and leadership to the 605 sales team for their proprietary products and services. Their solutions address a full range of their clients’ strategic and tactical business challenges. Sam sets the Sales department’s vision for growth, while identifying and further developing their product and services advantages, in a rapidly changing and dynamic marketplace.

Sam began his career in operations management at Ford Motor Company, working in material planning and logistics before transitioning to media and joining NBCUniversal where he implemented various systems and operational improvements within Sales, Finance, Research, and Technology. Sam then focused on Ad Sales when he joined Univision Communications first as a VP in Commercial Operations and ultimately as the SVP for Ad Sales Strategy and Operations. In this role, he designed, developed, and implemented a set of Advanced Advertising capabilities that included audience-based buying on TV, addressable advertising through connected TVs, TV attribution modeling, a self-serve tool to automate the process of buying media, in-content virtual advertising, and interactive advertising elements.

He graduated from Wayne State University where he earned an MBA in Management.

Sam Abiad

Frank Deo is Executive Vice President of Engineering at 605. Frank is a seasoned media and information technology executive with over 35 years of experience in product development, engineering management, operations and process development and big data infrastructure, with significant expertise in ad technology and data analytics. Frank has an industry reputation for providing strategic leadership that drives product innovation and market competitiveness.

As EVP of Engineering, Frank is responsible for all software- and data-engineering initiatives, including architecture and design, standards, infrastructure, and overall management, recruiting, talent development and organization of their Engineering team.

Prior to joining 605, Frank held principal roles at a variety of companies, spanning startups to Fortune 100 enterprises. Deo has held senior technology roles at Cadent, Comcast, ACTV Inc., and AdTheorent. Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer of MoleSafe, where he applied emerging technologies to achieve advanced early detection and monitoring for melanoma skin.

Frank received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from CCNY. He is a recipient of Emmy’s George Wenzel Technical Achievement Award for outstanding innovation and holds 31 U.S. and internationally issued patents.

Frank Deo

Tom Keaveney is President at 605. He brings more than 20 years’ experience in working with fast-growing, entrepreneurial firms initially as an M&A banker, then within the venture capital industry and finally as a principal in several start-up businesses.
At 605, Tom is responsible for defining and driving the company’s efforts to secure targeted revenue, client relationships and marketplace presence. He has direct oversight of the Sales, Marketing, and Strategy groups and is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to meet budgeted revenue goals.
Tom began his career in general management in industrial manufacturing in Ireland, the US and Asia before joining Goldman Sachs Inc. as an investment banker based in London and New York working on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets issuance and corporate finance transactions across multiple industry sectors. Tom then worked on the investment-side in venture capital with Lion Capital in London and the US before co-founding a series of technology businesses in the data, analytics and advanced advertising space.
Tom received a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Studies from the University College Dublin Graduate School of Business.

Tom Keaveney

Daniel Hickox is Vice President of Solutions Consulting at 605. He brings over a decade of cross-channel media experience in advanced analytics, media optimization, data integration and statistical analysis to his role.

At 605, Dan leads his team in working directly with clients and partners to scope engagements as well as architect solutions designed to fulfill their respective business goals. Dan and his team are also responsible for ensuring 605’s products, capabilities and infrastructure meet clients’ current and future needs through pursuing partnerships and driving new 605 initiatives.

Prior to joining 605, Dan was Director of Media Analytics and Data Strategy at Mercury Media where he led digital analytics and ad operations teams responsible for media set-up, tracking, reporting, analysis, and optimization.

He holds a B.A. from the University at Buffalo and an M.S. in Geographic Information Science from San Diego State University.

Daniel Hickox

Denise Bercovitch is Vice President of Product Management at 605. She brings more than 30 years of product development, quality management and data science experience to her position.

Denise Bercovitch

Ben Tatta is a Co-founder & Strategic Advisor at 605. Ben has also served as the President of Standard Media Index and Cablevision Media Sales. Ben's experience in the industry has led to him successfully driving top-line growth for data businesses, as well as launching and scaling new addressable advertising, data, and analytics businesses.

Ben Tatta's educational career includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from [Villanova University](/org/villanova-university).

Ben Tatta

Lindsey Woodland is currently the Vice President of Analytics at 605. Prior to this, they were an instructor at Metro Business College in Jefferson City and also a substitute teacher and student teacher at Fulton High School. Lindsey has also been a research assistant and teaching assistant at the University of Missouri.

Lindsey Woodland has a masters from the University of Missouri - Columbia, a bachelor's from Westminster College (MO), and a doctorate from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

Lindsey Woodland reports to Kristin Dolan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer. They are on a team with Dave Prenske - Group Vice President, Business Operations, Marat Bunyatov - Vice President of Engineering, and Caroline Horner - SVP, Product Management.

Lindsey Woodland

Kristin Dolan is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 605. She founded 605 in November 2016, bringing more than 30 years of media and entertainment experience to her role with the company.

At 605, Kristin leads all day-to-day business operations including key client relationships, product development, sales, research, finance, legal and marketing. She is also Founder and Managing Partner of Dolan Family Ventures (DFV), as well as a member of the Board of Directors for [AMC Networks](/org/amc-networks), MSG Networks Inc., The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG), The Wendy’s Company and Revlon Inc.

Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer of [Cablevision Systems Corporation](/org/cablevision-systems-corporation) leading all aspects of the company’s cable operations and overseeing thousands of employees, including the company’s entire customer and field service workforce.

She also oversaw Cablevision Media Sales, the company’s advertising sales division, which was widely recognized for its pioneering data strategy that paved the way for an audience-driven approach to television advertising, providing deep insights into viewership in the New York DMA (the nation’s most influential viewing market).

Kristin Dolan

Alex Freed has been in the media industry for over 10 years. Alex started their career at Mindshare as a Supervisor and Media Buyer. After 4 years, they transitioned to Analytics Media Group as their Media Director. In their current role as Vice President of Account Management at 605, Alex oversees all account management and operations for the company.

Alex Freed graduated from [Vanderbilt University](/org/vanderbilt-university).

Some of their coworkers include Myles Parker - Vice President of Program Management, Dan Berg - Chief Technology Officer, and Sal Romanello - General Counsel. Their manager is Kristin Dolan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer.

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