Michael Tanaka

Interim COO at IMGN Media

Michael Tanaka has a diverse work experience in various roles and organizations. Michael started their career as the Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at eMusic.com, Inc., where they played a key role in establishing the MP3 market. Michael then served as the Senior Director of Global Business Development at the same company.

After that, they joined Fox Mobile Group as the Vice President of Business Development, where they contributed to the company's growth and development. Michael then moved on to IDInteract, Inc. as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.

In 2013, Tanaka took on the role of General Manager and Head of Business Development at WHOSAY, a company specializing in matching celebrities and influencers with leading brands for producing and distributing branded content. Under their leadership, WHOSAY became a leading platform in the influencer marketing industry and was acquired by Viacom in 2018.

Michael then joined Leaf Group as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for their studioD division. In this role, Tanaka oversaw revenue, strategy, and partnerships.

Tanaka later served as a mentor at Amplify.LA, where they provided guidance and support to budding entrepreneurs. Michael also held the position of Co-Founder and Advisor at Underground Group, a global brand innovation studio.

Moving on, Tanaka took up the role of Chief Revenue Officer at imperson, a company specializing in conversational AI solutions. Michael later became a Board Member at the same company, playing a strategic role in empowering global brands and agencies with AI-driven chatbots and voicebots.

More recently, they joined Warner Music Group as the Vice President of Strategic Development. Currently, they are serving as the Interim Chief Operating Officer at IMGN Media, where they oversee the company's operations and strategic direction. Additionally, Tanaka assumes the role of Interim Chief Business Officer at IMGN Media.

Overall, Michael Tanaka's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, content marketing, and executive leadership in various industries.

Michael Tanaka studied marketing at the University of Colorado Boulder. However, the specific start and end dates of their education are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Interim COO

    October, 2022 - present

  • Interim CBO

    April, 2022

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