Portrait of Chris Ariens

Chris Ariens

Chris Ariens is Adweek's SVP, Editorial Director. Since joining Adweek in 2014, he has served TV/Media Editor, Director of Video, managing editor and executive editor. Before Adweek, Chris was editorial director of Mediabistro and editor of TVNewser. He spent seven years as a producer at MSNBC and got his start in media as a local TV news producer in Green Bay, Wis. and Tampa, Fla.

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The Adweek 50: Honoring Indispensable, Behind-the-Scenes Business Leaders

The Adweek 50

Executives who are innovating, collaborating and driving results.

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Call for Nominations for the 2023 Adweek 50

Leadership & Talent

This year's list will be published Dec. 11.

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Quad’s Rebrand From Legacy Printer to Marketing ‘Maker’

Digital Transformation

While its roots are indelibly in print, Quad now calls itself a marketing experience company that aims to rid companies of wasteful processes.

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72andSunny’s NFL Partnership Keeps on Running

Sports Marketing News

Adweek caught up with flag football quarterback Diana Flores and 72andSunny's Damaune Journey about the 'Run With It.' spot from the Big Game.

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With Stagwell, Mark Penn Is Back in the Arena

Leadership & Talent

The pollster-turned-marketing mogul is having a ball on and off the Cannes beach.

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Creativity, Pro Athletes and Pickleball Collide at Stagwell Sport Beach

Sports Marketing News

The new activation has been a hot ticket at the annual creativity festival.

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5 Pieces of Creative Wisdom From White Lotus Creator Mike White

Cannes Lions

Plus, how the hit HBO show 'cribs' from Survivor.

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A Conversation With Former MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan and UTA’s Jeremy Zimmer

Cannes Lions

Together the pair discussed the impact of AI on the entertainment industry