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Josh Rucci

Josh Rucci is a recognized thought leader in the Content, Technology, and Business Intelligence industries, having served in leadership roles at Dow Jones, Bloomberg Media, Getty Images, ESPN, and Thomson Reuters over the past 20+ years.

Throughout his career, Josh has launched and scaled businesses through compelling content, elegant technology, and actionable data. Josh’s expertise include Business Strategy, Customer Acquisition & Retention, Product Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships to help organizations deliver on their growth vision. As a dual US-UK citizen who has led multinational, multi-functional teams in five continents, Josh brings particular value to companies seeking new market entry and territory expansion.

For media organizations, Josh has deep expertise across all aspects of commercial monetization, including Advertising, Distribution, Live Events, and Subscriptions. He has spoken frequently at industry events, including Dmexco (Cologne), Vivatech (Paris), Digiday Publishing Summit (Barcelona), Digital Innovators Summit (Berlin), INMA World Congress (London), and SIIA (New York).

Executive experience includes:

  • As Founder and Principal of JR Growth Advisory LLC, Josh has been retained by multiple emerging media and tech companies to develop business strategy, product positioning, and strategic partnerships. Clients have included Zeotap, a Berlin-based Customer Intelligence Platform, and Forkast News, a specialist provider of emerging technology news in Asia.
  • As SVP, Agency & Trade Partnerships at Dow Jones, Josh launched a global team responsible for new business, strategic partnerships, and trade marketing. Results included annual growth of a $300 million business through new customer acquisition ($45m, 300+ accounts), strategic investment deals, and a 5X increase in C-level client relationships. Trade marketing efforts increased the company’s buyer pool by 80% through a new event series, targeted newsletters, and vertical trade partnerships.
  • As GM and Global Head of Media Distribution for Bloomberg Media, Josh led double-digit business growth for five years, with P&L ownership of Content Sales, Linear Distribution, and Branded Partnerships. His organization included Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, Marketing, and Finance, supporting over 1,000 clients and partners in 110 countries.
  • As Senior Director of Media and Broadcast for Getty Images, Josh headed a multinational, 42-person team in London. Milestones included a 2X growth in new business, and launch of the company’s editorial video offering through new content partnerships and distribution agreements.
  • Josh also spearheaded business development for ESPN’s mobile publishing unit from 2004-06, and began his career as a sales leader and inaugural member of the Graduate Training Program at Reuters America (currently Thomson Reuters Corp). In addition to his current Advisory work, Josh is an Executive-in-Residence at Progress Partners, a Member of the New York-based Executive Forum, and Global Champion for the UK-based World Media Group. Josh serves as a Board Trustee for the Bronxville Public Library, a Member of the Leadership Council at AmeriCares, and on the vestry for Christ Church Bronxville.

Josh has a BA degree from Boston College and Master’s of Business Administration from Babson College, graduating with honors from both programs. Raised in New Canaan, CT, he now lives in Bronxville, New York, with his spouse Kierstie and two awesome daughters.