Michael Bürgi

Michael Burgi is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in editorial and communications roles. Currently serving as Senior Editor for Media Buying and Planning at Digiday since April 2021, Burgi covers various aspects of the media agency business and authors the weekly column "Media Buyer Briefing." Previously, as Senior Vice President at DiGennaro Communications, Burgi directed content creation for prominent clients and managed coverage for major industry events. With a background that includes positions such as Director of Editorial Partnerships at Adweek, Features Editor at Starcom MediaVest Group, and Editor in Chief at Mediaweek, Burgi demonstrates a strong track record in generating innovative content and overseeing communications strategies across the media landscape. Michael Burgi holds a BA in Journalism from New York University and has an earlier education at Bard College.