Karen Eccles

Karen Eccles is a prominent figure in UK media and AdTech, best known for her leadership roles at The Telegraph where she has driven digital transformation, data strategy, and advertising revenue innovation. She has been instrumental in developing first-party data capabilities and subscription-led commercial models at a time when publishers face mounting pressure from cookie deprecation and platform disruption. Her work sits at the intersection of editorial, commercial, and technology strategy, making her a respected voice on the future of publisher monetization. Eccles has built her career across senior commercial and digital roles in UK media, developing deep expertise in programmatic advertising, audience data, and publisher technology. At The Telegraph, she has championed initiatives around data-driven advertising and direct audience relationships, helping the publisher navigate the post-third-party-cookie landscape. She is recognized for her ability to translate complex AdTech developments into actionable commercial strategies for premium publishers. Beyond her operational role, Eccles is an active participant in industry conversations around publisher sustainability, identity solutions, and the evolving relationship between advertisers and media owners. She has spoken at industry events and contributed to discussions on how quality journalism can be commercially supported in a fragmented digital ecosystem.

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