Knightscove Media has announced that Former Senator Jerry S. Grafstein will be joining the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
“I have had the opportunity to come to know Mr. Grafstein (Jerry) over the past year and experience the unique knowledge, wisdom and insight into the future of our industry that he possesses”, said Leif Bristow, President and CEO. “As a co-founder of iconic Canadian Media successes CityTV and YTV, Jerry knows what is required to achieve value for stakeholders and consumers alike. As we move forward with our broadcast platform in the U.S. and Canada his knowledge of the industry, his direct access to many of the key figures throughout the world and his overall commitment to the creation of a broadcast platform dedicated to programming that enriches the family of all ages makes his contribution extremely valuable.”
This will also reunite Mr. Grafstein in a working relationship with Dale Taylor, President of Knight TV, who many credit as the architect of the programming that made YTV Canada’s most successful independent specialty channel.