September 2023 - February 2024. 250+ meetings with the best and brightest in the digital world.
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As you might have guessed, we’re good at talking… If you want to reach out to organize Webby Talks in your city, fill us in on your latest endeavor, or even just have a chat, we’d love you to say “hello!”
Every Fall, The Webby Awards Executive Team takes Webby Talks on the road to meet the people making the Internet all over the world. Each speaker has presented to hundreds of groups from as small as 10 and as large as 200.
Claire Graves
President | @ClaireGravesAs President of The Webby Media Group Claire leads the team who runs The Webby Awards for the very best of the Internet, The Lovie Awards for the best of the European Internet and the newer Anthem Awards which recognizes social impact work.
With over 20,000 entries collectively all three awards are the most prestigious honors within their field.
Claire started her career running around the streets of SoHo in London Advertising industry. Before moving to New York she managed the strategic design and build of brand websites and communications for consumer brands like The Guardian, The BBC, Skype, Orange, Topshop and the children’s charity Barnardo’s at the digital agency Poke London.
A History graduate from Edinburgh University, Claire proudly hails from Adelaide, South Australia. She now lives in Brooklyn with her partner Jonathan, their baby Frankie and Omar, the dog. Her favorite yoga pose is savasana.
Steve Marchese
Chief Production Officer | @SteveMarcheseAs Chief Production Officer at Webby Media Group, Steve has led production duties on seventeen Webby Awards cycles.
He has also been fortunate to lead a number of initiatives including Internet Week New York, Internet Week Europe, The Lovie Awards, The Anthem Awards and the Architizer A+ Awards for Recognition Media. He oversees production on the live Webby show, new digital builds, content creation, sponsorship executions and more.
Steve lives in Brooklyn with his wife and son and recently wrapped up production on his first short film, Better Half. He spends part of his free time putting together playlists for his website, oneplaylistaday.com
Nick Borenstein
General ManagerAs General Manager of The Webby Awards, Nick leads strategic development, partnerships and industry relations to continue the Webbys’ mission of honoring excellence online.
Nick is an award-winning producer, filmmaker, and content executive with a diverse background in film, television, audio, and digital. After roles at Topic Studios, Hud:sun Media, and Participant Media, he founded Brumor Films to create original content and manage events & partnerships for clients like The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Screen Australia, and the Consulate General of Canada. Notable credits include the Emmy-nominated series AKA WYATT CENAC, Webby Award-winning podcast MISSING RICHARD SIMMONS, and collaborations with filmmakers Sharon Horgan and Robert Kirkman.
Jordana Jarrett
Editorial Strategy ManagerJordana Jarrett is a writer and content strategist living in Brooklyn, New York.
She is currently Manager of Editorial Strategy for The Webby Awards Group, which includes The Webby Awards, The Lovie Awards and The Anthem Awards. With seven years of experience in media and publishing, Jordana uses her passion for the Internet, and how we use it to make sense of our world, to share stories of creativity, culture and online innovation. Jordana has steered projects spanning print, digital, music (during a stint as a band manager) and more.
Emma Whitfield
Production & Experience DirectorAs Production & Experience Director of The Webby Awards, Emma works on creating a seamless experience for our Webby community and entrants.
She is responsible for producing on all events that contribute to the Webby community experience, including: 5-Word Speech Day, Sunset Cocktails and The Webby Awards After Party. She also leads the creative and production process with the design team. Before officially joining the team in 2015, Emma interned for The Emmy Awards, Entertainment Tonight and The Lovie Awards.
Emma is a graduate from the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College. She loves to encourage her co-workers to join in Webby workouts and fun team-building activities. A native of North Yorkshire in England, Emma moved to the states when she was young and now resides in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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