Derek Hester

Derek Hester is an accomplished advertising and marketing professional with a focus on aligning interdepartmental goals for enhancing communication and sales efficiencies.

Derek's expertise lies in advertising sales, marketing and communications, event integration and execution, public relations, cross-functional team leadership, and proficiency in various software and platforms.

He studied Advertising, English, Communications, and Public Relations at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, honing his skills in these areas.

With a rich professional background, Derek has held notable positions including Sr. Account Executive at Snap Inc., Global Partnerships Lead at The Washington Post, Senior Account Director at Quartz, and various roles at Condé Nast and Syndicate Media Group.

Derek Hester has a proven track record in digital, mobile, video, and print sales, making him a seasoned media and brand integration executive in the advertising industry.