Spencer Swaney
About Spencer Swaney
Spencer Swaney is a Business Director at Teads, with a background in advertising and sales management across various companies. He has held positions at MediaCom, News Corp Australia, PHD Worldwide, and Vox Media, Inc., and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University.
Current Role at Teads
Spencer Swaney serves as the Business Director at Teads, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for driving business strategies and managing client relationships. His work focuses on enhancing the company's advertising solutions and expanding its market presence in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Previous Experience in Advertising
Before joining Teads, Spencer Swaney accumulated extensive experience in the advertising industry. He worked as a Sales Manager at News Corp Australia from 2018 to 2020, where he managed sales operations in Sydney. Prior to that, he held the position of Strategist at PHD Worldwide from 2014 to 2016 in Chicago, IL, and was an Account Manager at Vox Media, Inc. from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater Chicago Area.
Internship and Early Career
Spencer began his career with an internship as a Search Specialist at MediaCom in 2013 for three months in the Greater New York City Area. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the advertising sector, allowing him to develop essential skills in search marketing and client management.
Educational Background
Spencer Swaney studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Advertising from 2010 to 2014. His education provided him with a solid understanding of marketing principles and advertising strategies, which he has applied throughout his career. He also attended East Grand Rapids High School from 2006 to 2010.
Career Progression at Vox Media
At Vox Media, Inc., Spencer Swaney progressed from Account Manager to Senior Account Manager between 2017 and 2018. During this time, he focused on managing key accounts and developing client relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing to the company's growth in digital media.