Catherine Wolf
About Catherine Wolf
Catherine Wolf is a Senior Research Editor at Ad Age, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in research and journalism, having held various positions in organizations such as Crain Communications and St. Louis Public Radio.
Current Role at Crain Communications
Catherine Wolf serves as the Senior Research Editor at Ad Age, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she manages research initiatives and contributes to the editorial direction of the publication. Her responsibilities include overseeing the collection and analysis of data related to advertising and marketing trends.
Previous Experience at Crain Communications
Prior to her current role, Catherine worked at Crain Communications as a Research Editor for Ad Age from 2010 to 2014. During her tenure, she managed the expansion of staff and significantly increased the data collected for the Leading National Advertisers report. She also oversaw the structuring and editing of 100 new company profiles for the World’s Largest Advertisers.
Educational Background
Catherine Wolf earned a Bachelor of Arts in Magazine Journalism from Columbia College Chicago, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Radio Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing her studies from 2006 to 2008.
Professional Experience in Journalism
Catherine has a diverse background in journalism, having worked as a Science Reporter at St. Louis Public Radio in 2009 and as a Radio Producer for Global Journalist from 2006 to 2008. She also gained experience as a Reporter and Producer at KBIA 91.3 FM during the same period. Additionally, she interned at Chicago Public Media's Eight Forty-Eight in 2005.
Public Relations Experience
Before her journalism career, Catherine worked as a Public Relations Specialist at NorthShore University HealthSystem from 2005 to 2006. This role provided her with insights into the communication strategies within the healthcare sector, complementing her extensive experience in media and research.