Sam Zurek

Sam Zurek has a diverse work experience in the advertising and media industry. Sam is currently working as a Member at Chief since 2021. Prior to that, they held various roles at MiQ from 2018 to 2021, including Managing Director for the Midwest + West region, Managing Director for the Midwest region, and VP of Sales & Service. From 2016 to 2018, they worked as the Vice President for the Midwest region at Kargo, where they developed mobile advertising strategies. Before that, they served as the Regional Vice President for the Central region at Samba TV from 2015 to 2016, leading the Midwest team and helping agencies, marketers, and broadcasters with 1st Party Television Data. Sam also served as a Sales Director for the Midwest region at Rocket Fuel Inc. from 2011 to 2015, where they utilized AI technology for programmatic media-buying. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Account Executive for Digital at A&E Television Networks from 2008 to 2011 and as a Sales Assistant at Turner Broadcasting from 2006 to 2008.

Sam Zurek attended Northern Illinois University from 2002 to 2005, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Communications & Psychology.