Michael Weaver Email & Phone Number

Michael WeaverSenior Vice President, Business Development & Growth at Al Jazeera Media NetworkAs Senior VP of Business Development and Growth at Al Jazeera Media Network, I spearhead the company's digital business initiatives, focusing on distribution, user experience, and monetization strategies. My role encompasses managing partnerships, industry relations, and M&A strategies to drive Al Jazeera’s digital evolution.With over 20 years of expertise in digital media and advertising, I am a seasoned leader dedicated to innovation. Before joining Al Jazeera, I served as VP of Product Strategy at MediaMath, where I led initiatives across mobile, video, social, and audio advertising in programmatic media, including RTB, Direct, and Private Marketplaces.My career includes pivotal roles in shaping advertising strategies and product development at Microsoft, Crisp, Phluant Mobile, and Hipcricket. I was also instrumental in defining the landscape of desktop and digital advertising as the first employee at Bluestreak and founder of Third Screen Media.I am a frequent speaker at industry events such as ad, Cannes Lions, CTIA, MMA, and OMMA, where I share insights and trends on the evolving media and advertising landscape.