Lynne d Johnson

Lynne d Johnson is a seasoned journalist with expertise in digital and social media strategy, known for leading teams to create innovative content and community experiences for major media brands.

She gained recognition in the early-mid 2000s as a prominent tech/hip-hop/culture blogger, maintaining the blog Lynne d Johnson || music, media, my life.

Currently serving as the Content Director of AdMonsters, Lynne oversees content strategy, event programming, and community engagement in the digital media and advertising industry.

In addition to her role at AdMonsters, Lynne writes prolifically on media, marketing, technology, and popular culture, particularly focusing on emerging technology and diversity and inclusion.

Her contributions include a column for Ebony, The Upload, focusing on Black tech entrepreneurs, as well as appearances on platforms like Twit TV's This Week In Google and AT&T's 'Seeing Stars' Campaign.

Beyond her professional engagements, Lynne is actively involved in academia as an adjunct professor at SUNY Empire State College, teaching courses on Class, Race, and Gender, and as a diversity facilitator/trainer for the Local 3 Electrician's Union IBEW.

Moreover, Lynne is a sought-after speaker and panelist at various tech and media conferences, where she addresses topics ranging from emerging tech and diversity in tech to online community building and personal branding.

Her accolades include the MVMT 50 Top 10 Innovators award at SXSW Interactive in 2015 and the Black Blogger Achievement Award at the 2006 Black Weblog Awards.

Education-wise, Lynne holds degrees ranging from an MBA in Media Management to a BA in English/Journalism, reflecting her diverse academic background.

She has been associated with numerous organizations, including roles as Content Director at AdMonsters, Adjunct Professor at SUNY Empire State College, and Senior Editor at AdMonsters.