Dan Wakeford

Dan Wakeford is a seasoned brand builder and content strategist with extensive experience in the media and marketing sectors. They served as Editor-in-Chief of PEOPLE Magazine, where they modernized the brand, led a team of 200, and significantly grew audience engagement and revenue through innovative storytelling and new franchises. Previously, they held roles such as Editorial Director at Entertainment Weekly and Editor-in-Chief at multiple magazines, achieving notable increases in audience numbers and market share. Dan's work has earned several prestigious awards, including the 2021 Folio Award and multiple Adweek Hot List Awards. They are currently the Editor-in-Chief and VP at Us Weekly.