Our Management Team

Mike DiFranza, President & General Manager
Mike DiFranza

Mike DiFranza is the founder of Captivate Network, the national news and entertainment network that delivers quality programming and advertising to a highly desirable and targeted audience during the workday.

As a pioneer in the out-of-home video advertising market, Mike identified the shifting media consumption habits of consumers and the growing need for marketers to reach these consumers in the daily flow of their lives.


Todd Newville, VP of Tech & Real Estate
Todd Newville

Todd Newville brings more than 15 years of systems architecture and design experience to Captivate Network.

Under his leadership, Captivate has secured 11 U.S. patents and three Canadian patents on the technology.


Raymond Pineau, VP of Engineering & Tech Ops
Raymond Pineau

As co-founder Ray brings more than 20 years of management, engineering, manufacturing and start-up experience to Captivate Network.

Ray uses his extensive engineering experience to design, develop and implement technical upgrades to the network operations making Captivate an award-winning company.


Kent Stout, VP & Business Manager
Kent Stout

Kent Stout, vice president and business manager, brings more than 30 years of accounting and finance experience across a variety of industries including manufacturing, telecom, biotech, consumer goods, financial services and more, to Captivate Network.


Scott Lyon, VP of Marketing
Scott Lyon

Scott brings more than fifteen years of media, real estate and consumer-based experience to Captivate Network.

As an innovative marketer with vast media experience, Scott has successfully launched several new ventures throughout the course of his career and will be instrumental in furthering Captivate's brand and strategic marketing programs.


Dan Fowler, EVP of Advertising/Sales
Dan Fowler

Dan Fowler, executive vice president of sales, brings 27 years of marketing and sales experience in new media and new media technology and is responsible for Captivate Network’s global advertising strategy.


Robin Doyle, Director of HR

Robin Doyle, director of human resources for more than 9 years, works with employee relations, performance management, training, recruiting, benefits and compensation.


Deanna Murray, Director of Content

Dee heads up Captivate’s US and Canadian editorial teams, as well as the company’s online community-building and web efforts.

Our Programming
Our Editors
Our Features
Everybody wants Media ROI but nobody can clearly define what it is. Instead of waiting for the answer, Captivate is creating new ways for our advertisers to better understand how exposure translates to engagement.
-- Mike DiFranza