Emily DeSear is a seasoned creative executive and digital marketing strategist who serves as the Chief Creative Officer at Bustle Digital Group (BDG), where she leads the award-winning in-house creative agency BDG Studios. With over two decades of experience in advertising and branded content, she has orchestrated the transformation of how major brands connect with digital audiences, working with a diverse roster of industry leaders from e.l.f Cosmetics and JPMorgan Chase to BMW and Macy’s—to name a few. As the architect behind BDG Studios' creative vision, Emily leads a dynamic team of more than 100 creative and marketing professionals, fostering a strong team culture that drives innovative thinking while maintaining operational excellence. Her leadership has been instrumental in BDG’s exponential growth, successfully integrating multiple creative organizations into a cohesive powerhouse that manages 150+ active social-first digital media campaigns and has driven double-digit revenue growth from 2017–2022. Under her stewardship, BDG Studios has garnered prestigious industry recognition, including Digiday's Content Marketing Partner of the Year in 2024 and a Webby Award for Branded Content in 2023. Emily is passionate about elevating creative excellence in the digital age while mentoring the next generation of business-minded creatives. Her leadership philosophy centers on building collaborative environments where creativity thrives, with particular interest in developing meaningful content for diverse demographic segments. Before BDG, she served as Executive Creative Director at The Foundry, Time Inc.’s branded content division, following creative leadership roles at InStyle, Gourmet, and GQ. She resides in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter.
Listed skills include Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Advertising, Branding And Identity, and 16 others.
