Brian Farnham

Brian Farnham is a seasoned digital content strategist and editorial leader with over two decades of experience, known for his innovative ideas and revenue-generating initiatives.

He has a strong track record of motivating and managing large creative teams in fast-paced digital environments.

Brian was the founding editor-in-chief of Patch.com which was later acquired by AOL, and previously held the same position at Time Out New York magazine.

Currently, he serves as the Executive Editor of the Culture & Trends Team at YouTube, bringing his wealth of experience to this role.

Education-wise, he studied at Riverdale Country School, earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University in the City of New York, and obtained a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from Bowdoin College.

His professional journey includes key roles such as Executive Editor at YouTube, Creative Lead at Google's Content Studio, Head of the Visual Lab at Google, and various editorial positions at Google including Executive Editor at Zagat.com.

Prior to his roles at Google, Brian was the Co-founder and Director of Content at Wedge Media, VP and Editor-in-Chief at Patch, and held editorial positions at Details magazine, New York Magazine, and freelanced as well.

Throughout his career, Brian Farnham has demonstrated a deep understanding of digital content strategies, team leadership, and editorial excellence, making him a prominent figure in the digital media landscape.