Cortney Kerans

Head of Communications, Tumblr at Automattic

Cortney Kerans has over a decade of experience in communications, with a focus on generating positive brand sentiment and shifting negative perceptions. Cortney is currently the Head of Communications at Tumblr, but has also held senior positions at Tinder and other companies.

Kerans has been instrumental in driving campaigns that have had a positive impact on overall brand health, including an increase in positive sentiment, innovation score and the 'cool' factor. Cortney has also successfully petitioned Unicode for interracial couple emojis and driven donations to women's organizations.

Cortney Kerans has a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications from Arizona State University with a concentration in Public Relations and Strategic Media. Cortney also has a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University with a focus on Strategic Media and Public Relations.

Cortney Kerans works with Siena Nahl - Head of Gaming & Esports Partnerships, Tumblr, Lance Willett - Chief Product and Technology Officer, Tumblr, and Luísa Sacchetto - Head of Integrated Marketing, Tumblr. Cortney Kerans reports to Jeff D'Onofrio, CEO, Tumblr.

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  • Head of Communications, Tumblr

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