# Sam Ewen

> Sam Ewen is the Head of Media Innovation, Multimedia & Social at CoinDesk. With a background at The New York Times, he hosts the 'GenC Podcast' and focuses on t...

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**Sam Ewen** is an American media executive, podcast host, and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) advisor who serves as the Head of Media Innovation, Multimedia & Social at the cryptocurrency-focused media outlet [CoinDesk](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coindesk). His career has focused on the intersection of technology, innovation, and user behavior, with previous experience at The New York Times.  [\[1\]](#cite-id-jcbTEXWwqL2KnnTA) [\[2\]](#cite-id-15yXAGue6Zk7I4qz)​

## Education

Sam Ewen studied literature at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and English from Hunter College in 1991. In 2020, he completed additional professional studies at BrainStation.  [\[3\]](#cite-id-J0WaTiD3lusRhizN) 

## Career

Sam Ewen has held senior and executive roles across media, marketing, technology, and experiential innovation, working with a wide range of companies over several decades. Since 2021, he has been at **CoinDesk**, where he has served as Head of CoinDesk Studios, Senior Vice President and Head of Media Innovation & Experience, and Head of Social Media and Multimedia, overseeing video, audio, podcast, newsletter, and social media strategy. He is also a member of the **Sunday Dinner Community**, a professional network for marketing leaders.

Previously, Ewen was **Managing Director at dotdotdash, Inc.** (later acquired by TBWA) and held senior business development roles at **The New York Times** through its Fake Love unit, including Senior Vice President of Business Development and Director of New Business Development. He also worked as an **Adjunct Professor at Hunter College**, teaching media, public relations, and advertising.

Earlier roles include **Executive Creative Director, Experiential at Clique Media Group**, **Partner at GUILD**, **Co-Founder of The Supertouch Group** (later acquired), and **Owner of Interference Incorporated**, an experiential and alternative marketing agency. He previously served as **President of Eisnor Interactive**, **Executive Producer and Producer at USWeb/CKS (formerly SiteSpecific, Inc.)**, and **Marketing Manager at Muze Inc.**