Kevin Allocca

Kevin Allocca is a seasoned expert in media and cultural trends with extensive experience in the digital landscape. Allocca served as the Global Director of Culture & Trends at YouTube from September 2010 to October 2021, leading a team focused on analyzing and leveraging trending phenomena. Prior to this role, Allocca was the Head of Culture & Trends and Trends Manager at mediabistro.com, where responsibilities included editing the industry-leading site TVNewser and producing the 'Media Beat' interview series. Additional experience includes working as an Associate Editor at 23/6, contributing to political satire, and producing documentaries on Russian history at Etoile Productions. Allocca holds a BA in Communication with a focus on Film Studies from Boston College.