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Ken Solomon

Dr. Phil McGraw presents during the IAB NewFronts on May 7, 2025. (Still frame via web stream, courtesy Merit TV / IAB NewFronts)

Dr. Phil: Merit TV grows audience with appeal to heartland America

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025

Merit TV grew its viewership to 30 million households by the end of Q1 with a focus on programming that appeals to America’s heartland. Now, it wants to win over brands and advertisers, too.

Ken Solomon. (Photo via social media)

Ken Solomon appointed CEO of Dr. Phil’s media company Merit TV

April 3, 2025

Dr. Phil McGraw’s media company Merit TV has appointed former Tennis Channel executive Ken Solomon to serve as the company’s CEO and President, starting this month.

Ken Solomon.

Sinclair fires Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon over Dr. Phil’s media company

September 6, 2024

The executive was too preoccupied with Merit Street Media, the startup television network founded by Dr. Phil last year.

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