Ben is an accomplished Account Executive at Zynga, where he develops and stewards brand partnerships for West Coast clients. He has over 10+ years of experience in media sales, specializing in custom advertising solutions, cross-platform media channels, programmatic advertising, and digital out of home.Previously, Ben worked at VideoAmp, Vistar Media, BBC World Wide, and Time Inc., where he honed his skills in pitching, public speaking, project management, and relationship building. He also has a background in media planning, having worked at Universal McCann for two years on accounts such as Sony Pictures, Sony Electronics and Microsoft. Ben holds an IAB Digital Media Sales Certification and a Bachelor's Degree in English from Indiana University.Ben is passionate about the mobile and gaming industry, and enjoys leveraging his expertise and creativity to connect brands with engaging and immersive audiences. He is always eager to learn new technologies and trends, and to explore new opportunities and challenges. In his spare time, Ben loves playing with his two kids, spending time with his wife, and pursuing his hobbies of gaming, ice hockey, skiing, and music.