Who Is Linda Yaccarino (New Twitter CEO)
The new Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino was born in New Jersey, USA. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
After completing her education, Yaccarino began her career in advertising sales at Turner Broadcasting System in 1993, where she rose through the ranks to become Executive Vice President of Turner Entertainment Ad Sales and Marketing. In that role, she oversaw the advertising sales for networks such as TNT, TBS, and Cartoon Network.
In 2006, Yaccarino joined Viacom as Executive Vice President of Cable Advertising Sales, where she led the advertising sales teams for networks including MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon.
Yaccarino joined NBCUniversal in 2011 as President of Cable Entertainment and Digital Advertising Sales. In that role, she oversaw advertising sales for NBC Universal’s cable networks, including USA, Syfy, and Bravo, as well as digital advertising sales across the company’s portfolio.
In 2013, Yaccarino was promoted to the role of Chairman of Advertising Sales and Client Partnerships, where she assumed responsibility for all of NBC Universal’s advertising sales and partnerships across its broadcast, cable, and digital properties. She has held that position since then and has been credited with driving significant growth and innovation in NBCUniversal’s advertising business.
Linda Yaccarino is an American business executive who served as the Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. She is responsible for overseeing all of NBCUniversal’s advertising sales and partnerships across its broadcast, cable, and digital properties.
Yaccarino joined NBCUniversal in 2011 as President of Cable Entertainment and Digital Advertising Sales, and in 2013 she was promoted to the role of Chairman of Advertising Sales and Client Partnerships. Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Yaccarino held executive positions at Turner Broadcasting System and Viacom.
Yaccarino is known for her strategic leadership in the media industry and her work in driving innovation and growth across NBCUniversal’s advertising and partnership businesses. She has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including being named one of Forbes’ “Most Powerful Women in Business” and one of Adweek’s “Power List” of the 100 most influential people in marketing, media, and tech.
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