Speakers

Laura Hagen is SVP, Regional MD Americas & Global Head of Agency Relations at Acast, with a focus on driving US growth and strengthening global partnerships. She leads Acast’s expansion in the Americas, a key growth engine for the world’s largest podcast company. Laura champions technology-driven strategies, leveraging expertise in AI, identity graphs, and proprietary data to connect brands with engaged audiences. Her extensive work history includes leadership roles at Zeta Global and a nine-year tenure at iHeartMedia, where she served as President of Strategic Accounts and ran agency partnerships. She is a respected leader in cross-platform marketing and omnichannel solutions, recognized for building high-performance teams across audio, creative sales, and digital sectors.