- Dow Jones hires M Scott Havens as chief growth officer to lead digital expansion
- Havens brings extensive experience from Bloomberg, The Atlantic and Time Inc.
- Move signals a push for increased digital and consumer revenue growth
Dow Jones as hired M. Scott Havens as its chief growth officer, the company said. Havens is due to start in January.
The appointment signals Dow Jones’ intent to accelerate growth across its digital and consumer businesses at a time when legacy publishers are under pressure to expand subscriptions and product-led revenue. Havens’ career has been built around scaling digital media operations and audience businesses.
He joins the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and MarketWatch.com after a brief tenure with the New York Mets. MLB press releases show he was named president of business operations in November 2023 and joined the club in January 2024, reporting to owner, chairman and CEO Steve Cohen. In May 2025 the Mets announced that Havens would be stepping down, thanking him for his contributions and signalling a planned leadership transition.
Havens is best known for his time at Bloomberg where he was global head of digital, with responsibility for Bloomberg Media’s consumer digital initiatives including websites, mobile apps and distributed content partnerships. Trade reports and company statements have since credited him with playing a central role in Bloomberg’s digital growth, with record revenue, audience expansion and subscriber gains during his tenure.
Before Bloomberg, Havens held senior digital roles at Time Inc and served as president of The Atlantic, where he was involved in digital launches including The Atlantic Wire, Quartz and CityLab. He has also worked at Condé Nast Business Media and is a founder of Portfolio.com.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://talkingbiznews.com/media-news/dow-jones-hires-havens-as-chief-growth-officer/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mets-name-m-scott-havens-as-president-of-business-operations – In November 2023, the New York Mets appointed M. Scott Havens as President of Business Operations. Reporting to Mets Owner, Chairman, and CEO Steve Cohen, Havens was responsible for all front-office functions except Baseball Operations. He joined the Mets in January 2024, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles, including CEO of Bloomberg Media and Senior Vice President of Digital at Time Inc. Under his leadership, Bloomberg Media experienced significant digital growth and audience expansion. Havens holds a BA in Economics from Hamilton College and an MBA in Finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
- https://www.mlb.com/mets/press-release/new-york-mets-announce-business-leadership-change – In May 2025, the New York Mets announced that Scott Havens, who had served as President of Business Operations since 2023, would be stepping down. Mets Owner, Chairman, and CEO Steve Cohen expressed gratitude for Havens’ contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors. Havens expressed pride in his tenure with the Mets and remained a passionate supporter of the team. The Mets planned to announce a new President of Business Operations shortly and aimed to ensure a smooth transition with Havens’ cooperation.
- https://www.bloomberg.com/company/press/bloomberg-media-names-scott-havens-global-head-of-digital/ – In November 2015, Bloomberg Media appointed M. Scott Havens as Global Head of Digital. Based in New York, Havens was responsible for Bloomberg’s global consumer digital initiatives, overseeing digital product, user experience, partnerships, and overall digital strategy for Bloomberg’s websites, mobile apps, over-the-top platforms, and distributed content partnerships. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Havens was Senior Vice President of Digital at Time Inc., where he managed operations and drove the strategic development of digital products within the news, business, sports, and entertainment verticals.
- https://www.marketing-interactive.com/bloomberg-media-names-scott-havens-global-head-digital – In November 2015, Bloomberg Media appointed M. Scott Havens as Global Head of Digital. Based in New York, Havens was responsible for Bloomberg’s global consumer digital initiatives, overseeing digital product, user experience, partnerships, and overall digital strategy for Bloomberg’s websites, mobile apps, over-the-top platforms, and distributed content partnerships. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Havens was Senior Vice President of Digital at Time Inc., where he managed operations and drove the strategic development of digital products within the news, business, sports, and entertainment verticals.
- https://www.thewrap.com/m-scott-havens-departs-bloomberg-for-ny-mets/ – In December 2023, M. Scott Havens, the former CEO of Bloomberg Media, departed the media organization to become President of Business Operations for the New York Mets. Havens started his new role in January 2024, overseeing all leadership functions except for baseball operations. He reported to Mets owner and CEO Steve Cohen. Havens joined Bloomberg in 2015 as the global head of digital and played a key role in the company’s digital transformation and audience growth. Prior to Bloomberg, he served as Senior Vice President of Digital at Time Inc. and President of The Atlantic.
- https://www.mefest.com/speaker/m-scott-havens/ – M. Scott Havens is the Global Head of Digital for Bloomberg Media, overseeing the company’s global consumer digital initiatives, including digital product, user experience, partnerships, and overall digital strategy for Bloomberg’s websites, mobile apps, over-the-top platforms, and distributed content partnerships. Prior to joining Bloomberg in 2015, Havens was Senior Vice President of Digital at Time Inc., where he managed operations and drove the strategic development of digital products within the news, business, sports, and entertainment verticals. He was also previously President of The Atlantic, playing a key role in the successful digital transformation of the magazine.
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative was first reported on December 17, 2025, by Talking Biz News, with no earlier substantial matches found. The report cites Mark Stenberg of Adweek, indicating it is based on a recent press release. Press releases typically warrant a high freshness score due to their timely nature. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were identified.
Quotes check
Score:
10
Notes:
No direct quotes were identified in the provided narrative. The information appears to be paraphrased from the original press release, which is common in such reports.
Source reliability
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative originates from Talking Biz News, a reputable outlet focusing on media industry news. It references Mark Stenberg of Adweek, suggesting the information is based on a recent press release. While Talking Biz News is generally reliable, it is not as widely recognised as some major news organisations.
Plausability check
Score:
10
Notes:
The claims about M. Scott Havens’ appointment as Chief Growth Officer at Dow Jones are plausible and align with his previous roles at Bloomberg Media and the New York Mets. The narrative provides specific details about his career trajectory, including his tenure at Bloomberg Media and the Mets, which are consistent with publicly available information. No inconsistencies or suspicious elements were identified.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh, originating from a recent press release reported by Talking Biz News. It accurately details M. Scott Havens’ appointment as Chief Growth Officer at Dow Jones, with no discrepancies or signs of disinformation identified.
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