Simon Murray, a prominent figure in the international TV business, passed away at the age of 64. His career of over three decades spanned across advertising, publishing, and TV industries. Since his death on April 6, many friends and industry colleagues have paid their respects.
Simon Murray began his media career at Zenith/Saatchi & Saatchi in the late 1980s, where he worked on Zenith’s influential advertising forecasts. He then held managerial positions in the research departments of Kagan World Media and Baskerville Communications. During this pre-internet era, TV reports and news publications were hard copy and subscription-based.
Murray transitioned to senior roles in the TV publications and research division after Informa acquired Baskerville. He managed large teams while providing clients with intelligence as the Principal Analyst. Informa published numerous reports and news publications under his leadership.
Following his time at Informa, Murray founded Digital TV Research. Leveraging his expertise in industry insight and analysis, he worked with clients across various media sectors, producing a vast library of market reports and data.
Murray’s wife, Kathy, announced his passing in a heartfelt Facebook post. Friends and colleagues were shocked and saddened by the news, paying tribute to his intelligence and knowledge of the global TV business. Many remembered him as kind and great company at a personal level, with several acknowledging his positive influence on their careers.
Murray was hospitalized at Northwick Park Hospital in London last week and was expected to make a full recovery. Unfortunately, he passed away from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Kathy
