William Gaffney

Vice President Digital Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

About

Digital Strategist Bill Gaffney is an experienced digital executive with a history of success in transforming corporate strategy, product development, omni-channel customer experiences while also promoting a nimble and innovative culture. He is committed to reach, engage, impact, and maximize long-term customer value with the increasingly connected consumer. Specialties: Digital Media & Marketing, Application Design & Re-engineering, New Product & Service Roll-out, Budgeting & Expense Control, Contract / Price Negotiation, Information Systems & Technologies

Experience

  • Gray Media (Rhode Island, United States · Remote)
    • Vice President Digital Technology
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Senior Director Digital Engineering
      Dec 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Meredith Corporation (Providence County, Rhode Island, United States)
    • Vice President Digital Operations
      Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 · 4 yrs

    • Director of Digital Operations
      Jun 2016 - Jan 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Vice President Digital Operations at Media General
    Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Heads digital strategy, audience development, product innovation for Media General, one of the nation's largest connected-screen media companies, operating 70+ media organizations in 48 markets, along with the industry's leading digital media business. Responsible for the direct management and success of a 20+ person team, inclusive of product, operations, and research disciplines.

  • Vice President Digital Operations at LIN Media
    Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs

  • LIN Media (Providence County, Rhode Island, United States)
    • Director of Digital Media
      Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs

      • Developed and executed 3-year digital strategy for all web sites, mobile, and social channels across 23 markets and corporate • Fostered close relationships with all key market constituents to validate strategy and roadmap • Managed and negotiated contracts and relationships with strategic partners • Responsible for digital media P&L with consistent under budget execution

    • Regional Director of New Media
      Apr 2008 - Dec 2008 · 9 mos

      • Partnered with key stakeholders within east coast and southern markets including general managers, general sales managers, marketing directors, and news directors • Unified 24 markets onto singular core technology stack including but not limited to CMS, AMS, and analytics platform