The New York Times calls Joanna Coles “one of the most powerful people in media.” Coles stands at the helm of digital media and big tech, overseeing and influencing the dynamic disruptions that the digital revolution has had on the global media landscape. Coles possesses keen knowledge of content, narrative, and storytelling from the viewpoint of the audience, not just the producer. She gets audiences to care, take notice, engage and share.

As a board member of Snap. Inc!, the parent company of Snapchat, Coles understands relationships, technology, and trends, offering masterful guidance for how to balance each. In a world where consumers are empowered – capable of rocket launching a company or creating massive disruption with a single tweet or snap – Coles’ insights are key to all businesses in every industry. As someone who understands the relationship between the producer and consumer and the value of the content connecting them, she delivers actionable takeaways on how to build brand loyalty with emerging generations for long-term growth.

Coles’ understanding of the importance of relationships extends beyond the C-Suite and into romance and socialization, providing guidance on how to cultivate meaningful partnerships in a digital world dominated by dating and messaging apps.

Everything Coles touches evolves. From her early beginnings in journalism, her first show produced for the BBC spun off from radio into television. It was this same type of evolutionary thinking that skyrocketed Cosmopolitan’s reach beyond its traditional channels to co-branding with Snapchat through the launch of the Discover platform. Each chapter of her diverse career is evidence of Coles’ command of the audience and talent for leadership.

For 30 years, Coles has successfully told stories through print, radio, television, books and digital. As an iconic figure, Coles’ insights and anecdotes became the fodder for the hit series, The Bold Type on ABC’s Freeform. Her creative command of both the professional world and the personal will make her one of the most memorable and insightful speakers your audience has experienced to date.

Coles stands at the helm of digital media and big tech, overseeing and influencing the dynamic disruptions that the digital revolution has had on the global media landscape. Given the way COVID-19 has redefined the ways we work and socialize, Coles’ expertise has an even greater resonance than usual. As organizations look to redefine the way that they lead and operate as well as how their employees succeed in a new environment, she provides sage advice on how to navigate the landscape.