Full Name
Sarah Thompson
Job Title
Executive Managing Director
Company
Glassroom & Crossmedia
Speaker Bio
Sarah Thompson is a media strategist, business leader, and product innovator with deep expertise in media, data, analytics, and creative. She’s led transformative consulting in marketing, advertising, and data monetization.
Her career spans top sectors—telecom (Rogers, TELUS, Shaw), retail, tech, finance, automotive, and more. As the former President of Media at Dentsu Canada, Chief Strategy Officer at Mindshare, and VP of Creative Strategy at Cossette, Sarah is a curious individual who sees the broader picture of media.
A sought-after speaker and lecturer, she’s shared insights at Schulich, Rotman, and major industry events. Her thought leadership has been featured in the Toronto Star, National Post, and Globe & Mail.
Named CMDC’s “Media Leader of the Year” in 2020, Sarah is a passionate advocate for responsible media, local journalism, and DEI. She’s a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a pop culture enthusiast who thrives on sparking meaningful conversations across the media landscape.
Her career spans top sectors—telecom (Rogers, TELUS, Shaw), retail, tech, finance, automotive, and more. As the former President of Media at Dentsu Canada, Chief Strategy Officer at Mindshare, and VP of Creative Strategy at Cossette, Sarah is a curious individual who sees the broader picture of media.
A sought-after speaker and lecturer, she’s shared insights at Schulich, Rotman, and major industry events. Her thought leadership has been featured in the Toronto Star, National Post, and Globe & Mail.
Named CMDC’s “Media Leader of the Year” in 2020, Sarah is a passionate advocate for responsible media, local journalism, and DEI. She’s a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and a pop culture enthusiast who thrives on sparking meaningful conversations across the media landscape.
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