Tara L. Zades

Tara L. Zades is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in accolades and licensing. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Awards & Accolade Licensing at Dotdash Meredith since April 2019, Tara has successfully amplified revenue by 30% year over year and manages partnerships with multiple licensing agencies. Previously, in roles at Meredith Corporation and Time Inc., significant contributions included launching new accolade franchises and growing the licensing business by 48%. Tara's career began at the Reader's Digest Association, where multiple roles encompassed negotiating rights and enhancing revenue. An academic background in Journalism and Political Science from Pace University further complements professional expertise.