Veteran Media Leader Jody Rones Joins Benzinga as Chief Revenue Officer

DETROIT, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Benzinga, a leading financial media, information services and data company, announced the appointment of Jody Rones as their chief revenue officer. Rones, a seasoned executive with a track record of building and scaling successful media businesses, will oversee commercial strategy at Benzinga, focusing on brand partnerships, new product development, client solutions, go-to-market strategy and overall revenue growth.

This strategic hire comes at a pivotal moment for Benzinga. As retail investing becomes increasingly vital to the global financial ecosystem, Benzinga's value as a trusted source of financial news, proprietary information, and market data has never been higher. The company's audience of active, engaged investors represents a powerful demographic with significant disposable income, making it highly valuable not only to financial companies but also to a wide range of brands seeking to reach an upscale and engaged audience.

"Jody's strong reputation for building and scaling high-performing revenue organizations, coupled with his trusted relationships with key clients and vast experience across the space, makes him the ideal leader for this role," said Benzinga's CEO Jerry Ferrara. "His vision for growth and commitment to client success aligns perfectly with our mission to empower all types of investors as we continue to capitalize on the immense momentum we are seeing across the investing vertical."

Rones brings a wealth of experience to Benzinga. He held leadership roles at prominent media, information services and technology companies, including serving as a founding member and chief revenue officer at Thrillist and Group Nine Media, as well as key executive positions at Leaf Group, and Gamurs Group.

"I am incredibly excited to join Benzinga and help lead the company into its next chapter," said Rones. "Benzinga has built an unparalleled reputation as the go-to resource for a new generation of investors. I look forward to working with our partners to bring new products and solutions to market that will deliver exceptional results for clients in the financial industries and beyond." 

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a financial media, investment research and data company providing investors with essential tools, proprietary information and actionable insights to help them make smarter, more informed decisions. Known for its real-time news, market insights, and data solutions, Benzinga serves a broad audience of retail investors, institutional investors, financial institutions, and advertising partners looking to reach a high-value audience.

SOURCE Benzinga