Bright Mountain Media Welcomes Veteran Finance Executive to Its Board
Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) has appointed Joe Pergola as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. The addition deepens the company’s focus on rigorous financial oversight and steady, well-governed growth.
Meet Joe Pergola
Pergola brings more than 25 years of finance leadership to Bright Mountain Media. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at Truckstop, a digital marketplace serving the freight industry. Over his career, he has built expertise across finance, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, and real estate, with experience spanning Fortune 500 media and advertising technology companies.
Career Highlights
His résumé includes leadership roles at Amazon, Criteo, The Weather Company, Yahoo, and Time Warner. Notably, as CFO of Integral Ad Science, he helped guide the company through its initial public offering in 2021, which achieved a valuation of $3.8 billion.
What This Means for Bright Mountain Media
Upon joining the Board, Pergola shared his perspective and goals: “I am honored to join the Bright Mountain Media Board of Directors. Matt continues to build a best-in-class team that has effectively integrated two companies, creating a unique value proposition for marketers. I look forward to collaborating with Matt, the Board, and the rest of the Bright Mountain Media leadership team to provide strategic direction, accelerate growth, and enhance shareholder value.”
Leadership’s Take
CEO Matt Drinkwater welcomed the appointment, noting the depth and relevance of Pergola’s background: “Joe is an accomplished finance leader with a proven track record of driving revenue and profitability at scale. His financial expertise and hands-on operational experience with leading technology and digital media companies will be invaluable as we guide Bright Mountain Media through its next growth stage.”
About Bright Mountain Media, Inc.
Bright Mountain Media operates a diversified portfolio that delivers advertising, marketing, technology, and media services. The companies in its ecosystem work together, powered by data-driven insights, to offer clients integrated, measurable marketing solutions. Its brands include Big Village, Deep Focus, Wild Sky Media, and BrightStream—teams that collaborate to create and execute impactful campaigns.
Contact
For more information about Bright Mountain Media or this board appointment, contact Douglas Baker at corp@otcprgroup.com or by phone at 561-807-6350. Additional details are available on the company’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What change did Bright Mountain Media announce?
Bright Mountain Media appointed Joe Pergola as a Director and as Chair of the Audit Committee.
Who is Joe Pergola, and what experience does he bring?
He’s a seasoned finance executive with 25-plus years of experience across finance, accounting, M&A, corporate development, and real estate, and he currently serves as CFO of Truckstop.
Which companies has he worked with previously?
His career includes roles at Amazon, Criteo, The Weather Company, Yahoo, and Time Warner. He also served as CFO of Integral Ad Science and helped lead its 2021 IPO, valued at $3.8 billion.
How could this appointment benefit Bright Mountain Media?
Pergola’s financial and operational background is expected to support strategic direction, sustained growth, and stronger governance as the company advances to its next stage.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please reach out to Douglas Baker at corp@otcprgroup.com or call 561-807-6350.
