SEPTEMBER 15: IAB CREATORFRONTS | NEW YORK
Creator-led media has become a critical part of the modern media mix, fueled by the platforms, ad tech, and infrastructure making creator content more scalable, measurable, and brand-ready than ever before.
The 2026 IAB CreatorFronts, part of the IAB Global Creator Week, brings together the companies shaping the future of creator-led media—from social and video platforms to creator marketplaces, measurement solutions, commerce technologies, and media distribution partners. As the industry’s premier marketplace event for creator-led media, IAB CreatorFronts offers an exclusive look at the innovations, partnerships, and solutions redefining how brands engage audiences through creator content.
Get a first look at the platforms, partnerships, and technologies that will shape the next chapter of creator-led media and define how brands connect with audiences in the year ahead.
This event is invite-only for qualified brand marketers, media buyers and agency professionals. IAB reserves the right to cancel any registrations that do not meet these criteria.
Agenda
Agenda
Speakers & Moderators
- Brian Blum
Creator & Host
Sweat Equity Podcast
Sweat Equity Podcast - Creator & Host
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 12:00 PM
Brian Blum
Creator & Host
Sweat Equity Podcast
Sweat Equity Podcast - Creator & Host
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Brian is the founder of Hit Makers & the Sweat Equity Podcast. Previously, he built and sold Nibble Studios, a TikTok Shop agency responsible for $150M in revenue and 2 billion views, in 2025. His owned brands have done $50M in revenue since 2020. Currently, Brian is a content creator with 150k followers across social platforms and resides in New York.
- Cathy Boxall
Global Head of Entertainment
dentsu
dentsu - Global Head of Entertainment
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 12:10 PM
Cathy Boxall
Global Head of Entertainment
dentsu
dentsu - Global Head of Entertainment
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Cathy Boxall is an established entertainment professional with over 20 years of experience successfully running commercial and creative solutions divisions at major global entertainment companies.
Cathy has been leading dentsu’s global brand entertainment division since 2015. Under her leadership, the team has delivered industry-leading brand entertainment work for global clients including AB InBev, P&G, Jaguar Land Rover, IKEA, Heineken, and Ferrero, among many others.
Prior to joining dentsu, Cathy led the global client solutions team at NBCUniversal, spearheading international brand and entertainment partnerships across its portfolio of nine international TV brands. Before that, she served as EMEA Head of Integrated Brand Partnerships at The Walt Disney Company, where she led the team responsible for marketing partnerships across The Walt Disney Company portfolio, including Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
- Jared Carneson
Head of Global Social
Adobe
Adobe - Head of Global Social
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 11:35 AM
Jared Carneson
Head of Global Social
Adobe
Adobe - Head of Global Social
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Jared Carneson has spent nearly two decades as a creative strategist for some of the world’s most exciting brands—operating at the intersection of content, culture, community and the intelligence that makes them thrive.
As Head of Social at Adobe, he leads a global, cross-functional team that manages Adobe’s influencer and creator partnerships, social-first creative, real-time intelligence, and brand engagement across the entire product portfolio.
Previously, Jared spent over a decade at FleishmanHillard, where—as Senior Partner and SVP of Global Platforms & Innovation—he built high-performing social, intelligence, and creative teams on three continents for clients spanning enterprise technology, consumer brands and corporate communications.
Named to PRWeek’s Dashboard 25 (2023) and PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25 (2019), Jared fuses creative vision with data-driven insight to deliver integrated communications programs that move culture and business forward.
- Patrick Cloud
Creative Director
Culture Genesis
Culture Genesis - Creative Director
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 10:05 AM
Patrick Cloud
Creative Director
Culture Genesis
Culture Genesis - Creative Director
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Patrick Cloud is a Los Angeles-based creative director, content creator, comedian, and multi-hyphenate talent who has spent over a decade shaping digital culture. As Creative Director of All Def- Culture Genesis’s flagship brand, he is the architect behind some of the platform’s most iconic and viral series, including Roast Me, Great Taste, and Dad Jokes. Under his creative leadership, All Def has grown to over 4.6 million YouTube subscribers and billions of views online. Beyond his work behind the camera, Patrick is a rapper, streamer, podcaster, and on-screen personality- most recently serving as host of Red Bull Rap IQ and co-hosting the Dam Internet, You Scary! podcast with Tahir Moore. With a presence spanning YouTube, TikTok, and live streaming, Patrick Cloud is one of the most versatile and culturally fluent creator-executives in digital media today.
- Joshua Cohen
CEO
Gospel Stats
Gospel Stats - CEO
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 4:00 PM
Joshua Cohen
CEO
Gospel Stats
Gospel Stats - CEO
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Joshua Cohen is the CEO of Gospel Stats, a sponsorship intelligence platform that provides transparency into the YouTube sponsorship landscape, helping brands and agencies see which creators their competitors sponsor, evaluate their own presence, and identify where to invest. He is also the COO of Tubefilter, a leading source of creator economy news and analysis, and an Executive Producer of the Streamy Awards, which has recognized excellence in online video and digital content since 2009. Josh also co-hosts the Creator Upload podcast.
Across these roles, Josh works at the intersection of creators, advertising, media, and technology. For nearly two decades, he has helped chronicle, champion, and shape the creator economy, from its beginnings as an internet subculture to its emergence as a defining force in global media, advertising, and entertainment. Josh’s work spans industry journalism, creator recognition, and sponsorship intelligence, giving him a distinct perspective on how creators build enduring businesses and how brands invest in creator-led media.
- Tanya Cohen
Co-CEO
MADE BY US Studios
MADE BY US Studios - Co-CEO
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 12:10 PM
Tanya Cohen
Co-CEO
MADE BY US Studios
MADE BY US Studios - Co-CEO
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Tanya Cohen is Co-CEO of MADE BY US Studios, the first Creator Hollywood studio powered by dentsu, built to bridge the creator economy and traditional entertainment by developing, financing, producing, and distributing premium film, television, and digital-first IP with the world’s leading creators.
Prior to launching MADE BY US Studios, Cohen was a Founding Partner and Co-Head of Packaging at Range Media Partners, where she helped build and lead the company’s packaging business across film and television. Throughout her career, she has worked at the intersection of talent, content, financing, and distribution, helping bring together leading creators, filmmakers, talent, studios, and brands to build ambitious entertainment franchises for global audiences.
One of Hollywood’s most innovative dealmakers, Tanya works with Oscar-, Golden Globe-, and Emmy-winning and nominated talent across film, television, animation, and documentary. She is known for her dynamic partnerships and for creating premium packages and deal structures that expand ownership and long-term upside for artists, including impactful and innovative crossover opportunities.
As an agent and manager, Cohen worked with clients at the center of GOAT, Adolescence, Winning Time, Moana, Blackfish, Crazy Rich Asians, and Big Cigar, among others.
Born in South Africa and raised in Australia, Tanya relocated to Los Angeles, joined WME, and became the youngest agent to be promoted at age 21 and the youngest partner at age 30.
Tanya has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 and The Hollywood Reporter’s NEXT GEN 35 Under 35. She serves on the advisory boards of UCLA Health, Creative Community for Peace, AJC, and Stic, and is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). She has also completed more than 10 marathons.
- Denis Crushell
Chief Commercial Officer
Precisify
Precisify - Chief Commercial Officer
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 12:35 PM
Denis Crushell
Chief Commercial Officer
Precisify
Precisify - Chief Commercial Officer
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Denis Crushell is the Chief Commercial Officer at Precisify where he is responsible for Sales, Marketing and Data and Platform Partnerships, helping brands deliver brand suitable campaigns across YouTube, Mobile Gaming and Influencer. Denis has worked in the online video space for the last twenty years including working at Google, YouTube and Tubular Labs
- Aaron Doades
SVP, Product Management
Comscore
Comscore - SVP, Product Management
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 10:05 AM
Aaron Doades
SVP, Product Management
Comscore
Comscore - SVP, Product Management
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Aaron Doades joined Comscore in 2026 as Senior Vice President of Product Management, bringing more than 15 years of executive and product leadership experience across consumer media, technology, and media measurement.
Prior to joining Comscore, Aaron helped drive growth and innovation at DoubleVerify and served as CEO of Swap Health. Throughout his career, he has built a track record of delivering impactful product strategies, building and scaling high-performing teams, and leading complex organizations through periods of transformation.
Aaron studied finance at the University of Maryland and resides in New York City with his wife and two children.
- James Douglas
VP, Experience Center
IAB
IAB - VP, Experience Center
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 9:05 AM
James Douglas
VP, Experience Center
IAB
IAB - VP, Experience Center
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- Daniel Druger
Vice President of Product
Universal Ads
Universal Ads - Vice President of Product
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 12:00 PM
Daniel Druger
Vice President of Product
Universal Ads
Universal Ads - Vice President of Product
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Daniel Druger is Vice President of Product for Universal Ads, which enables brands of any size to seamlessly create, buy, and measure ads across premium video directly from top publishers with no fees, unlocking new opportunities as a complementary strategy to social advertising. In this role, Daniel leads the Product organization responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Universal Ads, working closely with engineering, design, data science, partnerships, and go‑to‑market teams to make buying TV as easy and effective as buying social.
Prior to Universal Ads, Daniel was the co‑founder and Chief Operating Officer of Market AI, where he helped develop artificial intelligence that automated digital marketing initiatives. The company was acquired in 2024. Before Market AI, Daniel served as the Global Head of Revenue Partnerships at Snap Inc., where he led the teams responsible for the growth of Snap’s API ecosystem. Under his leadership, the partner network expanded to more than 200 companies and contributed over 20% of total revenue, helping scale the business from zero to more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue.
Daniel is also a two‑time exited operator, having served as COO and advisor at AlgoLift, a machine learning-powered user acquisition platform acquired by Vungle, and previously as Group Product Manager at SHIFT, a social advertising platform acquired by Brand Networks, with its underlying technology later acquired by Snap Inc.
In addition to his operating roles, Daniel is an active early‑stage investor and advisor supporting founders in adtech, martech, SaaS, ecommerce, and consumer goods. He is also the co‑host of ADSN (The Ads Network), a weekly podcast focused on advertising, media, and the future of monetization products.
Daniel holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business as well as Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University. He currently resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife and two young kids.
- Greg Glenday
Chief Executive Officer
Acast
Acast - Chief Executive Officer
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 1:55 PM
Greg Glenday
Chief Executive Officer
Acast
Acast - Chief Executive Officer
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Greg Glenday is CEO of Acast, the global authority on podcasting. He joined Acast’s management team in 2023 as Chief Business Officer, where his leadership was instrumental in transforming the company’s US operations and achieving positive EBITDA for the first time in its ten-year history. He was appointed CEO in summer 2025.
Glenday has over a decade of global C-level experience. Prior to Acast, he served as CEO of Lightbox and as Chief Revenue Officer of Shazam, the music recognition app acquired by Apple. Earlier in his career, he spent eighteen years with Clear Channel/iHeartMedia with the last five as President of the Connections Team, where they developed award-winning advertising programs. He was also recognized on the “Mediaweek 50” list of innovative executives shaping the future of media, and the Hollywood Reporter list of The Most Powerful People in Podcasting for 2024. Glenday is known for his results-oriented leadership, deep industry understanding, and proven ability to scale operations globally.
Glenday lives in Connecticut with his wife of 20+ years, and has three teen children. He has a BA from The University of Notre Dame.
- Sara Goo
President, Washington Post Creator
The Washington Post
The Washington Post - President, Washington Post Creator
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 3:45 PM
Sara Goo
President, Washington Post Creator
The Washington Post
The Washington Post - President, Washington Post Creator
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Sara Kehaulani Goo is President of Washington Post Creator, a new division of The Washington Post separate from the newsroom and Opinion section, focused on growing audience and revenue through partnerships with independent creators. Goo is an award-winning journalist who has led some of the nation’s largest news organizations in Washington, D.C. Before joining The Post, she served as Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor of Axios, a digital news start-up, through its completed acquisition. She previously served as Managing Editor for digital content at NPR. This is her second stint at The Post; Sara worked previously as a business editor and reporter and Senior News Director at The Washington Post earlier in her Career.
Her debut memoir, Kuleana — a story of family, land and legacy in Old Hawai’i was published in June 2025 and explores her family’s struggle to hold onto their ancestral land given to them from King Kamehameha III (Flatiron Books, June 2025).
- Ankur Goyal
CMO
Ultra
Ultra - CMO
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 9:40 AM
Ankur Goyal
CMO
Ultra
Ultra - CMO
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Ankur Goyal is currently CMO at Ultra, a rapidly scaling nicotine-free energy brand redefining the category.
Previously, Ankur served as SVP of Growth at Coterie, a next generation diaper brand, where over four years he helped scale the brand more than 15x to over $250M in revenue – culminating in a successful acquisition by Mammoth Brands. He honed his marketing skillset across disciplines through additional experience in CPG, consulting and growth marketing agency work.
Ankur specializes in subscription models and digitally native brands – with deep expertise in building the growth infrastructure that takes consumer brands from traction to scale.
He holds dual degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, studying Marketing at Wharton and Computer Science at Penn Engineering.
- Desmond Graves
Chief Information Officer
Culture Genesis
Culture Genesis - Chief Information Officer
#### Agenda Sessions
Tuesday, Sep 15 – 10:05 AM
Desmond Graves
Chief Information Officer
Culture Genesis
Culture Genesis - Chief Information Officer
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