Greg Coleman

Greg Coleman is an Adjunct Professor at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been teaching since 2011. He is also President of BuzzFeed and serves on its Board of Directors, focusing on scaling social advertising globally and expanding mobile, video, and ad products.

His educational background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from Georgetown University and participation in the MBA program at New York University.

Mr. Coleman specializes in digital media and marketing innovation, drawing from decades of leadership experience in digital advertising and media technology. His expertise spans social advertising, mobile ad products, and digital transformation in publishing. As an adjunct faculty member, he brings real-world industry insights into the classroom, particularly through his course on Digital Media Innovation.

While no peer-reviewed articles are listed, his professional work reflects deep engagement with trends in digital advertising, platform monetization, and innovation in media business models.

• President, BuzzFeed
• Board Member, BuzzFeed
• Former President, Criteo
• Former President & Chief Revenue Officer, The Huffington Post
• Former EVP of Global Sales, Yahoo
• Former President, Platform-A, AOL

Greg Coleman advises and mentors students through his teaching at NYU Stern, sharing practical knowledge from his extensive executive career. He has not been associated with formal research grants, but his industry leadership has shaped digital advertising strategies across major global platforms.

He is actively involved with the digital media ecosystem and contributes to academic instruction through applied learning rather than traditional research. His work bridges the gap between academic theory and modern digital business practices.