Blake Hammer

Blake Hammer is an experienced marketing professional with a diverse background in advertising, digital strategy, and account management. Starting at Pitt News as a Senior Account Executive, Blake sold print and digital advertising for The University of Pittsburgh's newspaper. Blake further developed skills through internships at Red Tettemer and Dennis Publishing before joining Google in 2013. At Google, Blake excelled in various roles, including Account Manager and Business Development Lead for AdLingo, contributing to the successful launch of Google’s first conversational ad product. Additional responsibilities included managing partnerships for Google Business Messages and serving as a Global Product Lead for YouTube Ads. Most recently, Blake held the position of Partnerships Manager for Google Play. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh.