Speaker Maria Cortellucci
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As top creator partnerships lead for YouTube in Canada, Maria oversees Canada's successful and diverse YouTube creator ecosystem. In her day-to-day, she manages a multi-faceted roster of YouTube talent, which includes everything from helping her creators grow their channels and develop new content strategies to finding collaboration opportunities both on and off the platform. Prior to joining YouTube, Maria spent over a decade working in the traditional and digital communications industry in a variety of public relations and social marketing roles. A creative storyteller with a knack for strategy and metrics, Maria has led award-winning campaigns for brands like Starbucks and YouTube in Canada.
Speaking on: Partner Presentation: YouTube - new digital opportunities for an industry in flux