Sarah Fay, formerly the CEO of Aegis Media North America, kicked off her remarks to a packed house at ad:tech New York last Wednesday by announcing that she has been named to Chair dmg world media's newly created Digital Marketing Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is considering how best to utilize dmg's event and publication businesses -- ad:tech, iMedia Summit, CMO Summits, and imediaconnection.com -- to foster the continued growth of the digital marketing industry.
Prior to serving as CEO of Aegis Media North America, Fay was previously CEO of Carat and Isobar USA. Before that she was head of Carat Digital, prior to the integration of Carat USA and Carat Fusion. In 2001 she led the creation of Carat Interactive. She has won many coveted industry awards, including the prestigious ad:tech Industry Achievement Award in 2007.
"The assembled Board of Governors is as notable and exciting a group of its kind as has ever existed in our industry," said Susan MacDermid, senior vice president, Interactive, for dmg world media. "The involvement of these industry leaders reflects the important role our events play in creating marketplaces that move the digital marketing industry forward. Each year we gather together over 75,000 interactive media professionals around the world at our events and through our publications. That's where people learn, cultivate business and actually do deals -- making them an essential part of the overall digital ecosystem. As such, we are inviting these industry leaders to look across our events and advise how to better foster business relationships through our shows in order to continually improve the events that shape the marketing landscape."
In addition to Fay, the dmg Digital Marketing Board of Governors includes:
- Tom Bedecarré, CEO, AKQA
- Dwight Caines, President, Worldwide Digital Marketing, Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution
- Chris Curtin, VP Digital Strategy, Hewlett Packard
- Sean Finnegan, President, Chief Digital Officer, Starcom MediaVest
- Pam Horan, President, Online Publishers Association
- Clark Kokich, Chairman, Razorfish
- Carol Kruse, Vice President, Global Interactive Marketing, Coca-Cola
- Dave Morgan, CEO, Simulmedia
- Mike Murphy, VP Global Sales, Facebook
- Peter Naylor, SVP Digital Media Sales, NBC Universal
- Tony Nethercutt, EVP Sales, AdMob
- Penry Price, VP, Agency and Industry Development, Google
"I am honored and excited to Chair this new Board of Governors, and I am confident we can move the dmg events to a whole new level in servicing the digital marketplace," Fay said. "I look forward to working with my Board colleagues and the many professionals who have made these events such an ongoing success. The crowds here at ad:tech New York don't lie -- the digital community is vibrant and strong. dmg world media has a fantastic opportunity to organize and align its key events, and become an even more important resource to the marketing industry."
The growth of ad:tech is especially impressive despite the recession, with over 10,000 attendees just to the exposition floor at the Javits Convention Center. 2010 promises much expansion of dmg world media's client base, as its digital events continue to grow even during the world economic recession.
The company is committed to providing the most relevant dossier of globally respected speakers, workshops, and exhibitors at each of its events throughout the year -- from the CMO and iMedia Summits to future ad:tech expositions and conferences. dmg world media also will continue to leverage growth opportunities in Asia and rapidly grow Japan and China while maintaining a solid foundation in South East Asia and Australia.
About dmg world media
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