Former Modelez chief marketing officer Dana Anderson raised some eyebrows last year, when she departed the packaged goods giant (known for brands ranging from Ritz to Oreos) to take on a role with MediaLink — the advertising consulting firm that works with both clients and ad agencies.
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But with the ad industry is total flux, as brands have to deal with a changing ad agency model and a messy digital ad ecosystem, Anderson has a big opportunity to help marketers navigate this world as Medialink's "chief transformation officer."
Business Insider caught up with Anderson to talk more about what she dubs the "kitchen table" model, and why more brands should consider following suit. To read more, click here.
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