Damon Kaydo

Damon Kaydo has over 20 years of experience in the advertising industry, with a strong focus on media planning and client services. Damon is currently serving as the SVP, Executive Director of Media at Cramer-Krasselt. Prior to this role, Damon was a Partner at Nitro. Damon also held the position of Managing Partner, Executive Director of Client Services at MediaCom from 2018 to 2021.

Before joining MediaCom, Damon worked at PHD as the VICE PRESIDENT, GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, where they managed various LA-based media accounts and was actively involved in new business and client/agency transitions. At ID Media, Damon served as the VICE PRESIDENT, GROUP DIRECTOR OF MEDIA STRATEGY and managed partners in the LA office, focusing on Direct/Accountable media plans. There, they worked with clients such as Universal Technical Institute and Match.

Damon's earlier experience includes roles such as MEDIA DIRECTOR at TEAM ONE, where they planned global, domestic, and local efforts for clients like Ritz-Carlton and American Express. Damon also worked at Ground Zero as an ASSOCIATE MEDIA DIRECTOR/MEDIA SUPERVISOR, where they successfully managed and grew key clients and actively pursued new business opportunities.

Damon's career started at McCann as a MEDIA PLANNER, working on the NESTLE account, before moving to SUISSA MILLER ADVERTISING as a MEDIA PLANNER for a brief period.

Throughout their career, Damon has received multiple honors and awards for their achievements in the industry.

Damon Kaydo completed their undergraduate education at Pepperdine University from 1992 to 1996. During this period, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree, specializing in Advertising/Marketing. Additionally, they obtained a certification in "Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer" from LinkedIn in February 2023.