Howard Katz
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Howard Katz (born 1949) is an American sports executive, best known for his work as the Senior Vice President of Broadcasting & Media Operations for the
NFL
.
Career
Katz graduated from
Munich, Germany, Monday Night Football, and Wide World of Sports. From 1971 to 1993, Katz worked at Trans World International (the television arm of IMG Media) and as president of Ohlmeyer Communications Company (OCC), which was bought out by ESPN
in 1993.
While at ESPN, Katz helped launch
ESPY Awards
.
In 2003, Katz joined NFL Films, and the same year he began the "flexible scheduling" model currently used by the NFL, which allows the league to move matchups to and from primetime to maximize visibility. He also played a role in the rise of streaming services carrying games, especially Amazon Prime.[1]
Awards and honors
In 2022, Katz was named the winner of the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[2]
References
- ^ "NFL's 'Scheduling Guru' Howard Katz Selected To Receive Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award". profootballhof.com. Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Howard Katz honored with Rozelle Radio-TV Award". espn.com. ESPN, Inc. Retrieved 21 June 2022.