Justin Young

Director of Brand and Audience Engagement

Justin Young is the Director of Brand and Audience Engagement at Knowledge Network Corporation. He has over 20 years of experience in advertising, primarily focused on digital marketing. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various notable companies, including Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts, Toyota, and TransLink.1 2

In his role, Young is responsible for shaping brand strategies and enhancing audience engagement, leveraging his extensive background in creative partnerships to drive impactful marketing initiatives.1 His expertise in digital media aligns with the evolving landscape of brand communication, making him a key figure in the organization.2

Experience

Director of Brand and Audience Engagement at Knowledge Network Corporation, November 2023 - Present, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Creative Director at Justin Young Creative, January 2018 - November 2023, Vancouver, Canada Area, Creative Director at VRX Studios, April 2022 - August 2023, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Partner at Podium Podcast Co., October 2020 - May 2022, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Director of Brand Engagement at Elevator Strategy, Advertising & Design, January 2018 - April 2020, Vancouver, Canada Area, Creative Director | Co-Founder at Village&Co., October 2010 - December 2017, Vancouver, Canada Area, Managing Director at Radar DDB, March 2009 - October 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia, Account Director at Rethink, July 2007 - March 2009, Vancouver, British Columbia, Account Director and Account Manager at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, July 2004 - November 2005, San Francisco, California, Client Partner at Red Sky, May 2001 - May 2002, San Francisco, California, Account Supervisor at SF Interactive, September 1999 - April 2001, San Francisco, California, Account Supervisor at Bryant, Fulton & Shee, August 1996 - August 1999, Vancouver, British Columbia

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Western University, 1989 - 1992, Certificate (Honours) in Marketing Management, Humber College, 1994 - 1995, North Toronto Collegiate Institute