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Q&A: New Dentsu Media Products and Services CEO Michael Epstein

Differentiation and integration are key for the continued head of Carat

Michael Epstein was promoted from Carat global CEO, a role he continues to serve in, last week.Dentsu Aegis Network

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Last week, Dentsu Aegis Network promoted Michael Epstein to CEO, Dentsu Media Products and Services while retaining his responsibilities as CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network media agency Carat.

It has been a rapid ascent for Epstein over the course of the past year. After being named Adweek’s Media Executive of the Year while serving as Carat U.S. CEO, he was promoted to global CEO of Carat last May. Adweek spoke with Epstein on his new, expanded role, and what the year ahead holds for Dentsu Media Products and Services.

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