Michele Sardinia

Michele Sardinia is the VP of Digital Solutions at Advance Media New York.

Michele has over 25 years of experience in the media industry. Michele started their career as a Sales Development Coordinator at the Elmira Star-Gazette in 1991. Michele then moved to the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin in 1993, where they became the Creative Service Manager. In 1995, they became the Market Development Director at the Ithaca Journal.

In 1997, they moved to the Journal and Courier where they again served as the Market Development Director. Michele then moved to Syracuse.com in 1999, where they became the General Manager. In 2013, they became the Vice President Digital Solutions at Syracuse Media Group, a position they held until 2017.

In their current role at Advance Media New York, Michele is responsible for leading the digital team and developing innovative solutions for Advance’s media properties.

Michele Sardinia received their Bachelor of Science in Journalism from West Virginia University with an emphasis in advertising. Michele is also certified by Google in AdWords.

Michele Sardinia reports to Tim Kennedy, President. Michele Sardinia works with Trish Lamonte - VP of Content, Lindsay Marlenga - Senior Director of Marketing, and Kellie Caimano - Executive Assistant. Some individuals on their team include Ken Brill - Director of Major Accounts, Julie Perkins - Director of Digital Strategy.