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Leaders In Marketing: Shaping the Future of Media

Leaders from The New York Times, Morning Brew, and Condé Nast shared how they are redefining engagement, monetization, and storytelling in the rapidly evolving modern media landscape.

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Dec 4, 2025

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Valerio Poce

Executive Director, Ad Product Marketing
Ryan Aspell

VP, Brand Strategy
Holly Johnson

Director, Consumer Revenue

"On the editorial side, we do not use AI in the creation of any content. We just have humans write—that is our competitive differentiation. We use AI on the front end for research or connecting dots, but the creation is human."

- Ryan Aspell, VP, Brand Strategy at Morning Brew Inc.

Valerio Poce

Executive Director, Ad Product Marketing

Valerio Poce leads the Ad Product Marketing team at The New York Times, where he drives innovation in digital advertising and shapes premium solutions for global marketers. With deep expertise in product marketing and audience engagement, Valerio blends storytelling and data to elevate ad product experiences in a changing media landscape.
Ryan Aspell

VP, Brand Strategy

Ryan Aspell serves as Vice President of Brand Strategy at Morning Brew, where he defines and amplifies the brand’s voice across platforms and partnerships. Known for his insight into what resonates with modern audiences, Ryan crafts strategies that build community, loyalty, and growth in the media space.
Holly Johnson

Director, Consumer Revenue

Holly Johnson leads global consumer revenue strategy at Condé Nast, shaping the future of brands like Vogue, Architectural Digest, and The New Yorker through innovative membership, subscription, and commerce models. With experience at The Walt Disney Company, National Geographic, FOX, and Warner Bros., she brings a strategic, data-driven approach to deepening engagement, accelerating growth, and building loyalty across the modern media landscape.

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