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announces the promotion of Mike Maleski and Brandi Gangel to co-presidents, as well as the addition of Sam Littman as director of finance & operations. These strategic leadership changes underscore the company’s commitment to growth, innovation and operational excellence, while continuing its long-standing tradition of delivering impactful media solutions to the transportation industry.

Babcox Media CEO, Bill Babcox, emphasized that Maleski’s and Gangel’s leadership, along with Littman’s financial and operational expertise, will be key to running effective and efficient operations while staying focused on creativity and growth.

“In today’s complex and ever-changing media landscape, having co-presidents allows us to maximize the unique strengths that both Mike and Brandi bring to the company,” Babcox said. “Their combined expertise in digital product development, data and marketing creates a winning combination for us. Additionally, we’re excited to welcome Sam Littman, whose fresh perspective and strategic consulting experience will support our ongoing evolution as we grow our business.”

Maleski joined Babcox Media in 2016 after a successful career in media and sports, including leadership roles at The Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With 30 years of experience in sales, digital marketing and media innovation, he has led Babcox Media’s digital transformation, developing ROI-driven strategies for advertisers and sponsors. As co-president, he will continue to build on these successes and lead the company’s sales and business development efforts.

“I am excited to step into this role alongside Brandi. Together, we’ll deliver forward-thinking media solutions for the markets we serve,” Maleski said. “Our focus on innovation, paired with the incredible talent across the company, positions Babcox Media as a leader in this space.”

Gangel, who joined Babcox Media in 2014, has been instrumental in the company’s audience data and marketing initiatives. With more than two decades of experience across the hospitality, retail and media industries, Gangel has proven expertise in data acquisition, development and integrated multimedia strategies. As co-president, she will spearhead the company’s audience-driven and customer-success strategies, leveraging data to implement informed and creative solutions.

“I’m honored to partner with Mike,” Gangel said. “Our industry is at an exciting crossroads, and I look forward to further developing our audience intelligence, content creation and marketing capabilities to drive results for our clients. I’m excited to tap into the strengths of our team and build upon our success.”

As director of finance & operations, Littman brings experience from Ernst & Young, where he worked as a management consultant. With a strong financial acumen and expertise in business process optimization and operational efficiency, he will play a critical role in supporting Babcox Media’s continued success.

“I’m thrilled to return to Northeast Ohio and join Babcox Media,” Littman said. “I look forward to working with the team to strengthen our operations and support the company’s ambitious growth plans.”

Babcox Media remains committed to evolving with the needs of its audience while staying true to its roots as a leading provider of innovative content and data solutions for the transportation industry.

For more information, visit babcox.com or contact Bill Babcox at 330.670.1234 x217 or [email protected].

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