Kanani Aken
About Kanani Aken
Kanani Aken is a Senior Analyst in Marketing Strategy & Research at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in research and marketing, with previous roles at FX Networks, The Walt Disney Company, and Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.
Work at Condé Nast
Kanani Aken has been employed at Condé Nast since 2021, serving as a Senior Analyst in Marketing Strategy & Research. In this role, Aken focuses on analyzing market trends and developing strategies to enhance the company's marketing efforts. The position is based in New York, United States, and Aken has contributed to various projects aimed at improving brand visibility and audience engagement.
Previous Experience in Media and Entertainment
Before joining Condé Nast, Kanani Aken worked at FX Networks as a Research Analyst from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, Aken was involved in analyzing viewership data and providing insights to inform programming decisions. Aken's experience also includes a role at The Walt Disney Company as a Project Coordinator for Hotel & Resorts for six months in 2018, and as a Research Analyst at Walt Disney Television for seven months in 2019. Additionally, Aken worked at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution as an Entertainment Research Analyst focusing on Forecasting & Measurement in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Kanani Aken holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Economics and Marketing from Seattle University, where Aken studied from 2014 to 2018. Aken also participated in a study abroad program at Florence University of the Arts in Fall 2016, where the focus was on Marketing. This educational background provides Aken with a solid foundation in both analytical and strategic aspects of marketing.
Career Timeline
Kanani Aken's career in the media and entertainment industry spans several roles and organizations. Aken began as a Project Coordinator at The Walt Disney Company in 2018, followed by a position as a Research Analyst at Walt Disney Television in 2019. Aken then transitioned to FX Networks, where Aken worked until 2021. After that, Aken held a position at Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution before joining Condé Nast. This timeline reflects Aken's progressive experience in marketing strategy and research.