Freddy Tran Nager

Freddy Tran Nager is a Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the MS in Digital Social Media program at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. He has been teaching at USC Annenberg since 2012, focusing on courses such as Influencer Strategies, Digital Social Media, and Entrepreneurial Communication. Beyond academia, he has over three decades of professional experience in digital media and marketing, including roles at MCA Records, Saatchi & Saatchi, and his consultancy Atomic Tango LLC.

Education: MBA from USC Marshall School of Business, AB from Harvard University.

Research interests include influencer marketing, digital media strategy, branding, e-commerce, and entrepreneurial communication. He founded The Annenberg Agency, a student-led consultancy serving nonprofits, and has advised major brands, tech startups, and high-profile influencers. His consultancy Atomic Tango LLC specializes in creative strategy for diverse clients.

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants: He oversees student projects through The Annenberg Agency and maintains an active consultancy practice. Professional affiliations include USC Annenberg and Atomic Tango LLC.