NETWORK EXECUTIVES
Kevin Kay
President - Spike TV
Veteran cable executive Kevin Kay is President of Spike TV. Kay, who is New York-based, previously served as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Spike TV since October 2005. As president, Kay oversees all original series development, serving as the driving force behind the creative direction of the network. He oversees production of specials and sports programming, as well as the marketing, corporate communications, research, on-air promotions, online and production departments.
His recent accomplishments include: Launching the network’s most ambitious projects including the ratings hits “Deadliest Warrior,” “Blue Mountain State,” “1000 Ways to Die,” “Auction Hunters” and “Coal;” overseeing Spike’s tent-pole events including “The Video Game Awards,”Guy’s Choice,” and “Scream” which are a financial boon to MTV Networks, bringing in millions for the company each quarter in advertising sales revenue. Recent attendees included Brad Pitt, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Matt Damon, Adam Sandler, Cameron Diaz, Steve Carell, Brendan Fraser, Eva Mendes, Anne Hathaway, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., LeBron James, George Lucas, Shia LeBouf, Quentin Tarrantino, 50 Cent, Robert Rodriguez, Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Megan Fox, and Ozzy Osbourne and was instrumental in developing the Ultimate Fighting Championship into one of the fastest rising sports properties on television and TNA Wrestling into a highly-rated weekly wrestling franchise.
Prior to his GM role, Kay was Executive Vice President, Programming and Production, responsible for production and original series development for the network. He oversaw the network’s original series including the highly-rated Ultimate Fighting Championship™ franchise, “TNA iMPACT,” “Pros vs. Joes,” “MXC,” the original “Joe Schmo,” the critically-acclaimed event series, “The Kill Point,” and tent-pole events including the “Spike TV Video Game Awards,” “Scream,” and “Guy’s Choice.”
Before joining TNN (which was later re-branded as Spike TV) in 2003, Kay served as Executive Vice President, Production and Original Series Development for Nickelodeon, Nick At Nite and TV Land. He was responsible for Nickelodeon’s ongoing program development and current series production activities. He oversaw the development of many Nickelodeon hits, including the animated smash hit “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “The Fairly OddParents” as well as “All That,” “The Brothers Garcia,” “The Amanda Show,” “Kenan & Kel,” “The Nick Cannon Show” and “Jimmy Neutron.”
Kay first joined Nickelodeon as Executive in Charge of Production of the critically-acclaimed series, “The Adventures of Pete &Pete” and managed production of “Weinerville” and the award-winning series, “Wildside.” He also provided the creative leadership in the development of such classic Nickelodeon series as “Kenan & Kel” and “All That.”
Before joining Nickelodeon, Kay had a development deal with HBO Downtown Productions. He is the recipient of numerous honors, including two local Emmy Awards for “New York at Night” and two Cable ACE awards for the Nickelodeon series “The Adventures of Pete & Pete.”
