James Taguchi

James Taguchi is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in television advertising. Currently serving as the Regional National Sales Manager for The E.W. Scripps Company since August 2023, James oversees national sales for WCPO in Cincinnati and WEWS in Cleveland. Prior to this role, James spent 25 years at WTVR Television, achieving notable success as National Sales Manager, including leading in national revenue and share growth in 2017. Previous positions held include Account Executive at Telerep, Inc., where James managed media budgets for high-profile advertisers, and National Account Executive at KFTY Television, generating significant revenue through paid programming sales. Beginnings in the industry started as a Paid Programming Account Executive at Blair Television, where James quickly advanced due to strong relationship management skills. James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado.