Kara Wagner
About Kara Wagner
Kara Wagner is an Account Manager at YouGov, with extensive experience in sales effectiveness and client development across various companies, including Nielsen and J.D. Power & Associates. She specializes in market research and trend analysis, particularly in the automotive and retail sectors.
Current Role at YouGov
Kara Wagner has been serving as an Account Manager at YouGov since 2022. In this role, she focuses on managing client relationships and ensuring that marketing objectives are met. Her responsibilities include providing strategic marketing solutions that align with client business goals.
Previous Experience at Nielsen
Kara Wagner has held multiple positions at Nielsen. She worked as a Client Director for Nielsen Segmentation and Local Market Solutions from 2014 to 2015. Following this, she served as a Senior Account Executive from 2015 to 2018, and briefly as Director of Sales Effectiveness in 2018. Her tenure at Nielsen contributed to her expertise in market research and client consultation.
Background in Project Management
Kara Wagner has a background in project management, having worked as a Project Manager for Business Solutions at Entertainment Publications in 2010. She also held the position of Senior Project Manager at Carlson Marketing Group from 2006 to 2007. These roles helped her develop skills in managing projects and aligning them with client needs.
Education and Expertise
Kara Wagner studied at the University of Windsor, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1993 to 1995. She furthered her education at Oakland University, achieving another Bachelor of Science degree in Training and Development from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in interactive marketing, brand development, and market research.
Specialization in Automotive and Retail Sectors
Kara Wagner specializes in market research and trend analysis, particularly within the automotive and retail/restaurant sectors. Her experience in these industries allows her to provide valuable insights and strategic marketing solutions that align with client business objectives.