UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors Kenisa Polanco for expertise in advertising. With more than two decades of success in the industry, Ms. Polanco is a distinguished professional. She currently serves as the vice president of advertising technology at Starcom Worldwide Inc., where her expertise has contributed to her successful journey with the firm.
Ms. Polanco joined Starcom in 2016 as an associate director of TAAG and served in this capacity until 2019. Her expertise in ad campaign management led to her promotion to director of architecture and technology in 2017. She remained in that role until 2019, when she was promoted to her current position.
Since commencing her career at Starcom, Ms. Polanco has showcased her leadership skills and innovative approach as a Hispanic woman in a traditionally male-dominated field. Throughout her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated her dedication to fostering cohesive, family-like teams and promoting a healthy work-life balance for her colleagues.
About Ms. Polanco
Ms. Polanco's academic achievements have been foundational to her professional journey. In 2004, she received a bachelor's degree in computer science with a minor in business from St. John's University. She complemented her formal education with specialized training, obtaining a certification in advanced PowerPoint for business from New York's Premier Destination for Professional Development in 2019.
After completing an internship at Jambo Media, Ms. Polanco joined the company as director of operations, a position she held from 2004 to 2010. Later, she worked at VideoHub, where she progressed from advertising operations manager to senior platform operations manager and, finally, to senior manager of advertising operations. Following her departure from VideoHub in 2015, Ms. Polanco further developed her skills as regional manager of digital advertising operations at The Weather Channel.
Professional Success
Ms. Polanco's contributions as a leader in her field have earned her accolades. For example, while working at Undertone, she received the company's Unsung Hero Award in recognition of her efforts and impact. Although she values such formal recognition, she cites her ability to build cohesive teams and maintain a manageable work environment that allows for ample personal time as her most significant achievement.
Ms. Polanco credits her success to her nurturing demeanor, which helps her foster a family atmosphere within her team. Her dedication to learning every aspect of advertising has also been central to her success. She offers those entering the industry the opportunity to learn the more nuanced aspects of advertising, noting that people never know where their skills will best be utilized until they explore different areas of the industry.
Outside of Advertising
Outside of her professional work, Ms. Polanco is actively involved in civic organizations and mentorship. She is the co-lead of Viva Tech Women in New York, where she has been advocating for women's empowerment in the technology field since 2018. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Looking to the future, Ms. Polanco aims to advance her career and expand her professional horizons. She envisions potentially stepping into a chief operating officer role while mentoring younger professionals, particularly women.
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