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Paul Hardart is a Clinical Professor of Marketing and Director of the Entertainment, Media and Technology Program at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where he has been a faculty member since 2017.
Education:
- M.B.A., Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Graduate Management
- B.A. in English, College of the Holy Cross
Paul Hardart's research and expertise center on marketing, film and media industries, strategic planning, and digital content distribution. With deep industry experience in film production and marketing, his work bridges academic theory and real-world media business dynamics. He has contributed insights on evolving trends in entertainment, including the impact of streaming, celebrity culture (e.g., Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce), Super Bowl advertising strategies, and media consolidation.
His commentary has been featured in prominent media outlets such as CNN and the Financial Times, where he analyzes marketing innovation, audience behavior, and the economic forces shaping the entertainment sector. His recent public commentary includes analyses of Marvel’s marketing shift toward A24-style campaigns and the NFL’s growing appeal as a media and investment asset.
Professional Recognition and Media Contributions:
- Clinical Professor Paul Hardart featured in Financial Times: "Business School Professors’ Picks"
- Quoted in CNN on Super Bowl advertising trends, Taylor Swift’s influence on viewership, and DTC advertising regulation
- Commentary on NFL’s private equity investments and media rights value
- Analysis of Marvel Studios’ marketing evolution to combat superhero fatigue
Professional Leadership and Industry Experience: Before joining NYU, Hardart was the founding director of the Graduate Program in Media Management at The New School. He built and led Universal Focus, Universal Pictures’ independent film division, overseeing acclaimed releases and major restoration projects. He has held executive positions at Warner Brothers, Turner Broadcasting, and began his career at ABC Sports and CNBC. He is also a partner at Witnify, a platform for first-person storytelling, and has produced award-winning documentaries and animated films.
Guest Lecturing and Academic Engagement: He has shared his expertise as a guest lecturer at UCLA, the American Film Institute, Columbia University, Temple University, and the University of California at San Diego, enriching academic discourse in media and business education.
