Karen Falout

Karen Falout has a diverse work experience in the media industry spanning over two decades. Karen currently works as the Director of Client Partnerships at Wilkins Media since March 2022. Prior to this, they served as the VP of Strategy at EMC Outdoor from January 2020 to March 2022. Karen has also worked as a Business Development Director at Catapult in 2019 and as a Sales Director at Rouge Media from October 2018 to June 2019.

Before that, Karen worked as an Account Executive at Entercom from December 2016 to April 2018. Karen also held the position of Digital Billboard Media Manager at Clear Channel Outdoor from December 2011 to October 2016. Karen'sexperience includes a role as the National Sales Director at Massivemedia from May 2009 to December 2011, where they developed strategic alternative out-of-home solutions for clients.

Karen's career started at Starcom Worldwide in June 2000, where they worked as a Supervisor and eventually became the OOH Account Executive. During their time at Starcom, they handled clients such as Gap, Minute Maid, and P&G.

Prior to this, Karen worked as the General Manager at MacDonald Media's Chicago office from January 2004 to February 2005. Here, they managed clients like US Cellular and developed a strong team of media planners/buyers. Before that, they worked at Outdoor Services as the Managing Director from March 2005 to February 2009, overseeing Midwest clients and leading a media team.

Overall, Karen Falout has demonstrated expertise in client partnerships, strategy, business development, sales, and media management throughout their career in the media industry.

Karen Falout attended Loyola University Chicago from 1992 to 1996, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communications. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at Roosevelt University from 1998 to 2000. During this time, they earned a Master of Science degree in Integrated Marketing Communications.