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Kate MacArthur
Senior editorial, communications, and content leader
Kate MacArthur is a senior editorial and communications professional currently serving as the Managing Editor of "What the Future" at Ipsos North America.1 Her career spans various roles in journalism, communications, and market research.
Professional Experience
Kate's current positions at Ipsos North America include:
- Managing Editor of "What the Future" magazine (since April 2023)
- Associate Director of the Ipsos Trends & Foresight Lab (since January 2022)
In her role with the Trends & Foresight Lab, she leads a cross-functional group that tracks trends and signals across client sectors, building future-thinking skills within the organization.1
Previous Roles
Before her current positions, Kate held several other roles at Ipsos:
- Deputy Editor of "What the Future" and Deputy Editor-Editorial (March 2020 - April 2023)
- Senior Writer (March 2018 - April 2023)
Prior to joining Ipsos, Kate's career included:
- Freelance Business Journalist (2012-2018)
- Reporter at Crain's Chicago Business (2010-2012)
- Senior Vice President - Communications and Brand Content Director at Doner (2009-2010)
Education
Kate holds a Master's degree (M.S.J.) from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from Illinois State University.1
Expertise
Kate is known for her work in foresight, futurism, demographics, livability, and consumer trends.3 She contributes to Ipsos' thought leadership content, including writing and editing for "What the Future" magazine, which focuses on the future of consumer behavior across industries and society.12
