Channing Johnson
About Channing Johnson
Channing Johnson serves as the Partnerships Manager at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in business development and political science, with experience in managing partnerships and scaling digital solutions for global publishers.
Work at Gannett
Channing Johnson has served as Partnerships Manager at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since 2019. In this role, he has focused on building and maintaining relationships with partners, successfully retaining over 50 partners by creating tailored solutions that ensured deep market penetration. Johnson has managed and scaled a portfolio of over 200 global publishers and sites, delivering custom digital solutions to meet diverse client needs.
Previous Experience
Before joining Gannett, Channing Johnson worked at The Social Standard as Business Development Manager from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he contributed to business growth and development strategies. Prior to that, he served as a Fellow at the Congressional Research Service from 2015 to 2017, where he gained valuable experience in research and policy analysis within the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Channing Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Economics from Howard University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in partnerships and business development, equipping him with analytical skills and economic insights relevant to his roles in various organizations.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Channing Johnson has achieved significant milestones in business development. He attained 120% year-over-year pipeline growth through strategic negotiation of revenue-sharing agreements and landscape insights. Additionally, he developed a $6 million per month video syndication business by effectively prospecting and mining leads through various presentation methods.