Bleav Appoints Jonathan Dianora as Vice President of Sales and Revenue Operations

Bleav, a leading sports and entertainment production company generating over 40 million views and listens per month across its podcast, YouTube, and digital platforms, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Dianora as Vice President of Sales and Revenue Operations. In this role, Dianora will oversee Bleav’s advertising partnerships and fuel the company’s revenue strategy as it continues to scale as the ultimate multi-platform hub for passionate fans, ambitious creators, advertisers, and third parties in need of premium content. 

Bleav’s size—now boasting more than 40 million views and listens from 500 shows (including a network of shows for every pro and college team), over 800 hosts and athletes (commanding a combined 60 million social followers), and more than 2,000 hours of original audio and video content produced monthly—enables turnkey content and campaigns at massive scale. 

“Bleav has built an extraordinary platform that allows us to provide difference-making opportunities across audio and video for our advertising partners,” said Dianora. “I’m really excited to jump in and team up with Bron and the crew to help brands build deeper connections with our engaged audience, unlock authentic creator partnerships that convert, and deliver high-impact campaigns that drive real results.”

Jonathan Dianora is a seasoned revenue and business development leader with more than 15 years of experience driving multimillion-dollar growth across audio, podcasting, and digital media. Most recently, he served as Director of Revenue Partnerships for CNN Audio and Warner Bros. Discovery, where he supported business development efforts, helped manage strategic partnerships, and contributed to key revenue initiatives as part of the broader leadership team. His prior roles at Acast and iHeartMedia focused on advertising sales, ad tech, integrated marketing, and scaling monetization for premium audio platforms. Dianora is recognized for his deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem and his ability to help build high-performing teams that deliver results in today’s creator and media landscape.

“Jonathan is a proven leader in the audio and digital media space, and we’re excited to bring someone of his caliber to Bleav,” said Bron Heussenstamm, Founder of Bleav. “Jonathan’s deep experience with brands, his sharp insight into the creator economy, and his proven track record will be instrumental as we remain steadfast in our goal to build the world’s premier partnership platform for creators and hosts—empowering them to maximize reach, revenue, and impact.”

About Bleav

Bleav (pronounced “believe”) is a premier audio and video network specializing in premium digital content across podcasts, video, streaming, and social media—with a show for every pro and college team, every topic, everywhere. From team-focused shows hosted by current and former players to original programming, Bleav delivers unparalleled coverage of professional and major college sports plus lifestyle and entertainment. With more than 500 shows, 800+ hosts commanding 60 million combined social followers, and more than 2,000 hours of original content produced monthly, Bleav is rapidly becoming the go-to destination for passionate fans and creators seeking maximum reach and impact. Simply search B-L-E-A-V on any major content platform to listen and watch. For more information, visit bleav.com or follow @BleavNetwork on social media.