I’m Emma Furguson, a marketing and talent-focused professional with a background in sociology and psychology and hands-on experience building creator strategies for major brands. I’ve directed full-funnel influencer and celebrity campaigns—handling creator casting, contract negotiations, budgets, timelines, on-site approvals, and performance reporting—so partnerships are both creative and commercially effective. I’ve supported activations tied to major cultural moments, consistently exceeding campaign KPIs by aligning the right talent with clear goals for reach, engagement, and revenue. From managing influencer teams and partner relationships to delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to clients, I help brands build stronger creator networks and launch campaigns that perform.…

I’m Emma Furguson, a marketing and talent-focused professional with a background in sociology and psychology and hands-on experience building creator strategies for major brands. I’ve directed full-funnel influencer and celebrity campaigns—handling creator casting, contract negotiations, budgets, timelines, on-site approvals, and performance reporting—so partnerships are both creative and commercially effective. I’ve supported activations tied to major cultural moments, consistently exceeding campaign KPIs by aligning the right talent with clear goals for reach, engagement, and revenue. From managing influencer teams and partner relationships to delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to clients, I help brands build stronger creator networks and launch campaigns that perform.…

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I’m Emma Furguson, a marketing and talent-focused professional with a background in sociology and psychology and hands-on experience building creator strategies for major brands. I’ve directed full-funnel influencer and celebrity campaigns—handling creator casting, contract negotiations, budgets, timelines, on-site approvals, and performance reporting—so partnerships are both creative and commercially effective.

I’ve supported activations tied to major cultural moments, consistently exceeding campaign KPIs by aligning the right talent with clear goals for reach, engagement, and revenue. From managing influencer teams and partner relationships to delivering data-driven insights and recommendations to clients, I help brands build stronger creator networks and launch campaigns that perform.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Commercial Partnerships Manager at AST
May 1, 2025 - Present
Oversaw partnerships and campaigns with key brands, managing budgets, creators, and campaign delivery across premium partnerships.
Commercial Partnerships Manager at Acast
May 1, 2025 - Present
Executed full-funnel creator campaigns for brands like Truly, Coinbase, and Bacardi; oversaw budgets, creators, reporting, and paid amplification; drove campaign performance above targets and delivered revenue.
Associate Talent Manager, Influencers and Celebrities at Paramount
May 2, 2022 - October 2, 2024
Oversaw creator partnerships and campaigns, coordinating talent across multiple projects, driving live activations, and delivering analytics to inform marketing strategy.
Influencer Marketing Coordinator at Live Nation
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Managed end-to-end branded podcast campaigns for top creators/publishers; handled host-read approvals, talent communications, advertiser alignment, and campaign delivery across premium partnerships.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Psychology at Connecticut College
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Psychology at Connecticut College
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Psychology at Connecticut College
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Social Media Marketing Certificate at Cornell University
February 1, 2022 - September 25, 2026

Qualifications

Cornell University Social Media Marketing Certificate
February 1, 2022 - June 28, 2026
Social Media Marketing Certificate
February 1, 2022 - June 28, 2026
Social Media Marketing Certificate
February 1, 2022 - September 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services