Anthony Palomba

Anthony Palomba is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Communication area at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He teaches courses such as Storytelling with Data and Media & Entertainment Business to MSBA, MBA, and Executive MBA students. His research focuses on the intersection of entertainment, analytics, and business strategy.

• B.A., Manhattanville College
• M.A., Syracuse University
• Ph.D., University of Florida

Palomba’s work explores how audiences engage with media content and how technology reshapes competition in media, advertising, and gaming industries. His research has been published in journals like Telematics and Informatics, Games & Culture, and Entertainment Computing.

He is a recipient of the Television Academy Foundation TV Fellow, NATPE Media Fellow, and Outstanding Faculty Member Award at Darden. His thought leadership has appeared in over 50 media outlets, including The New York Times, The Verge, and CNN.

Palomba will begin an MS in Economics at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business in 2026, focusing on econometrics and financial modeling. He is an avid college sports fan and enjoys writing, media investor calls, and attending stand-up comedy performances.