Kristen Friesen moves to new role to help drive Brand Metrics’ rapid US expansion

Global ad tech firm Brand Metrics, which helps digital publishers prove the value of their online advertising, today announces that Kristen Friesen has been promoted to VP of Revenue for North America.


Kristen joined Brand Metrics 12 months ago as VP Business Development and has been instrumental in the company’s rapid US growth, seeing US revenue increase by 177% and the number of US publisher partners increase by 50%.


Kristen joined Brand Metrics in 2023 from The Washington Post where she worked as Client Partner, responsible for driving revenue across The Washington Post’s diverse product portfolio, before moving into a new role as Head of Growth for Zeus prime, The Washington Post’s innovative self-serve advertising platform.


In her new role, Kristen will spearhead the long-term financial success of Brand Metrics’ product line in North America. This includes not only driving new business and revenue partnerships, but also working closely with cross-functional teams to better serve existing our existing client base and increase retention.

Commenting on the promotion, Brand Metrics CRO Elwin Gastelaars said “Kristen has been instrumental in Brand metrics’ US growth over the last 12 months. Coming from the Washington Post she understands publisher needs well and has been influential in both championing our offering in the US marketplace and providing valuable customer-focused insight to help guide our future product developments.”


Also published in: Marcomm News

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