Maria Korte
About Maria Korte
Maria Korte serves as the Executive Director at Dstillery, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in journalism and strategic communication, with extensive experience in programmatic advertising from her previous roles at Yahoo and BrightRoll.
Current Role at Dstillery
Maria Korte serves as the Executive Director at Dstillery, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees strategic initiatives and drives the company's growth in the digital advertising space. Her leadership is focused on enhancing agency partnerships and optimizing programmatic advertising strategies.
Previous Experience at Dstillery
Prior to her current role, Maria Korte worked at Dstillery as the Director of Agency Partnerships from 2022 to 2023. During this time, she was responsible for developing and managing relationships with key agencies, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in the advertising sector.
Professional Background at Yahoo
Maria Korte has an extensive background at Yahoo, where she held multiple positions over several years. She served as Programmatic National Lead for Agency Development from 2019 to 2022, focusing on programmatic advertising strategies. Additionally, she worked as Account Director in Platform Sales from 2017 to 2022 and as Senior Lead Optimization Strategist from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Academic Background
Maria Korte studied at St. Dominic and later attended The University of Kansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism with a focus on Strategic Communication. This academic background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective communication and strategic planning in her professional roles.
Early Career at BrightRoll
Maria Korte began her career in digital advertising at BrightRoll, where she worked as a Campaign Manager from 2012 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in managing advertising campaigns and understanding the dynamics of the digital marketing landscape.