Matthew Hong
Chairman at NEWBURY STREET ACQUISITION CORPORATION
Profile
Matthew C.
Hong is currently serving as the Independent Chairman at Newbury Street Acquisition Corp., Independent Director at Advocado, Inc., Chief Operating Officer at PlayOn Sports, and Chief Operating Officer at 2080 Media, Inc. He previously worked as the Director at iStreamPlanet Co. LLC from 2015 to 2019, Executive Director-Business Development at Oath, Inc. from 1999 to 2006, Director at PlayOn Sports from 2022 to 2023, Independent Director at Inception Growth Acquisition Ltd.
from 2021 to 2023, Vice President & General Manager at Cengage Learning, Inc. from 2006 to 2018, Vice President & General Manager-Interactive Media at Gale Cengage Learning, and Chief Operating Officer at Turner Sports, Inc. from 2017 to 2019.
Mr. Hong holds an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and a graduate degree from Harvard Law School.
Matthew Hong active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NEWBURY STREET ACQUISITION CORPORATION | Chairman | 2021-03-22 |
Advocado, Inc.
 Advocado, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Advocado, Inc. provides marketing and advertising services. The company is based in St. Louis, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2017 by Jeffrey M. Linihan and Brian D. Handrigan. Brian D. Handrigan has been the CEO since 2017. | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
2080 Media, Inc.
 2080 Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 2080 Media, Inc. provides digital media broadband content. The firm produces music, videos, live artistic, and theatrical productions. The company was founded by David Rudolph in 2008 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2022-12-31 |
PlayOn Sports
 PlayOn Sports Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of 2080 Media, Inc., PlayOn Sports provides streaming and digital ticketing services. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. PlayOn Sports was acquired by 2080 Media, Inc. from Time Warner, Inc. on December 10, 2008. The company was founded in 2008. The CEO is David Rudolph. | Chief Operating Officer | 2022-12-31 |
Former positions of Matthew Hong
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| INCEPTION GROWTH ACQUISITION LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2023-02-16 |
PlayOn Sports
PlayOn Sports Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of 2080 Media, Inc., PlayOn Sports provides streaming and digital ticketing services. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. PlayOn Sports was acquired by 2080 Media, Inc. from Time Warner, Inc. on December 10, 2008. The company was founded in 2008. The CEO is David Rudolph. | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-31 |
Turner Sports, Inc.
 Turner Sports, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Turner Sports, Inc. engages in organising sports programs. It also operates interactive properties such as NCAA.com, NASCAR.com, NBA.com, PGATOUR.com and PGA.com. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2019-05-31 |
iStreamPlanet Co. LLC
 iStreamPlanet Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services iStreamPlanet Co. LLC provides multiplatform and live video streaming solutions. Its solutions include content protection, live streaming events, live linear channels and advertising. The company was founded by Miodrag Babic in 2000 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-31 |
Cengage Learning, Inc.
 Cengage Learning, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Cengage Learning, Inc. provides educational technology solutions. It offers personalized services and course driven digital solutions for the higher education and K-12, professional, and library markets. The firm's brands include Brooks, Cole, Course Technology, Delmar, Gale, Heinle, South Western, and Wadsworth. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-04-30 |
Training of Matthew Hong
| North Carolina State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Harvard Law School | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| NEWBURY STREET ACQUISITION CORPORATION | Finance |
| INCEPTION GROWTH ACQUISITION LIMITED | Finance |
| Private companies | 8 |
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iStreamPlanet Co. LLC
iStreamPlanet Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services iStreamPlanet Co. LLC provides multiplatform and live video streaming solutions. Its solutions include content protection, live streaming events, live linear channels and advertising. The company was founded by Miodrag Babic in 2000 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Technology Services |
Oath, Inc.
 Oath, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Oath, Inc. operates as a media technology company. Its services include content, advertising, AOL membership, and AOL ventures. The company was founded by Stephen M. Case and Marc Seriff on May 24, 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Cengage Learning, Inc.
Cengage Learning, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Cengage Learning, Inc. provides educational technology solutions. It offers personalized services and course driven digital solutions for the higher education and K-12, professional, and library markets. The firm's brands include Brooks, Cole, Course Technology, Delmar, Gale, Heinle, South Western, and Wadsworth. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Gale Cengage Learning
 Gale Cengage Learning Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Gale Cengage Learning provides e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses. It publishes in formats, including books, microfilm and internet content. The firm serves academic, schools, regional sites and public sectors. The company is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI. | Consumer Services |
Turner Sports, Inc.
Turner Sports, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Turner Sports, Inc. engages in organising sports programs. It also operates interactive properties such as NCAA.com, NASCAR.com, NBA.com, PGATOUR.com and PGA.com. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
PlayOn Sports
PlayOn Sports Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of 2080 Media, Inc., PlayOn Sports provides streaming and digital ticketing services. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. PlayOn Sports was acquired by 2080 Media, Inc. from Time Warner, Inc. on December 10, 2008. The company was founded in 2008. The CEO is David Rudolph. | Technology Services |
2080 Media, Inc.
2080 Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 2080 Media, Inc. provides digital media broadband content. The firm produces music, videos, live artistic, and theatrical productions. The company was founded by David Rudolph in 2008 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Consumer Services |
Advocado, Inc.
Advocado, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Advocado, Inc. provides marketing and advertising services. The company is based in St. Louis, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2017 by Jeffrey M. Linihan and Brian D. Handrigan. Brian D. Handrigan has been the CEO since 2017. | Technology Services |
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