Thomas Franke is the Director of Advertising Week New York, helping shape the future of the event as it enters its next chapter. He previously revitalized Brooklyn Magazine and guided it through his first successful exit. Earlier in his career, he worked at Cannes Lions, where he built strategic partnerships across the global creative community. Now at Advertising Week, he is focused on elevating the New York show with bold programming, deeper brand partnerships, and a redefined delegate experience.