As Executive Vice President, Ad Sales and Sponsorships, Sphere, Marcus Ellington develops and leads a world-class ad sales and sponsorships organization focused on maximizing revenue, creating growth opportunities, and managing client relations across Sphere’s marquee assets, including the Exosphere – the venue’s fully programmable LED exterior. In this role, he drives new brand-centric opportunities for the Exosphere, including those that extend the platform’s reach across experiential activations. He is also responsible for developing broader Sphere-wide marketing partnerships. Marcus is a seasoned sales and business development executive who has 20 years of experience working in media and technology. He joined Sphere from Google, where he held sales and partnership roles of increasing responsibility over more than a decade with the company. During his career, Mr. Ellington has been recognized with various industry awards, including a Digital Diversity Network Impact Award.