Neal Carruth

Neal Carruth is an accomplished media executive with extensive experience in digital media and broadcasting. Currently serving as General Manager of Initial Digital at Initial Group since December 2025, Carruth has also founded Curio Media Consulting and previously held the role of General Manager at Silver Tribe Media. Prior to this, Carruth was Executive Vice President and General Manager at Freakonomics, where responsibilities included managing a multimillion-dollar podcast network and developing audience engagement strategies. Carruth's two-decade tenure at NPR featured various leadership roles, including Senior Director of On-Demand News Programming, where significant advancements in podcasting strategy and sponsorship revenue were achieved. Educational qualifications include a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan and completion of the Media Transformation Challenge Fellowship Program at Harvard Kennedy School.