Jay Tapp
Principal Partner
Laser Marketing
About Jay Tapp
Panelist
With over 30 years of experience, Jay Tapp is a distinguished entertainment, telecommunications, online marketing, and advertising expert. A University of Southern California graduate in Business and Communications, Jay began his pioneering career by establishing the nation’s first and largest cable TV advertising cooperative in Los Angeles. He has held pivotal roles at Viacom, managing Showtime and Movie Channel brands, and played a key part in launching Showtime Boxing and The Sundance Channel.
Jay’s strategic vision has driven success in executive-level positions at Blackstone Audio and DME Media Group. Currently, through his agency, Laser Marketing Network, Jay collaborates with electric cooperatives to roll out fiber internet, bridging the digital divide in rural America. His innovative approach continues to impact the industry significantly.