The time has come to close another great chapter in my work life. Today, I say goodbye to my Samba TV friends and colleagues, capping off a fantastic career experience and education. Three years ago, I decided to pursue a career outside the agencies where I grew up. I loved my agency life – my colleagues, my clients, my mentors, and being in the middle of the action – but after 27 years, I wanted something different. Samba TV delivered on that in spades. It’s been an absolute pleasure transitioning to an Enterprise Sales leader in the Addressable, Tech, and Measurement sectors, all white hot areas in today’s advertising and media industry, and I've really enjoyed the shift in career focus. I want to thank all of my Samba colleagues, especially (no particular order) Scott Nagy, Chris McCarthy, McAdory Lipscomb, III, Penelope Welsh,Rebecca Calejo, Brett Weissbeck, Kristen Hsu, Cole Strain, Karen Biedermann, Lewis A., Tim Petrycki, Jagdip Sekhon, Tiffany Locci, Aden Zaman, Kevin DiMichele, and Samba founders Ashwin Navin and Alvir Navin - I wish you all the best in turning Samba into the huge success it is destined to be. While at Samba I’ve had the opportunity to work with Joanna Drews and the HyphaMetrics team, which has been really enjoyable. I believe wholeheartedly in what Hypha are doing with their whole home panel, I think it’s important for our industry, and I will continue to work with the Hypha team to help them make their vision a reality. As for what's next in the mid-long term, I have some interesting discussions in progress and am figuring through it all; more to come soon. A huge thank you to all my friends and colleagues in the industry, who have been generous with their time and advice – your support has been invaluable. I’ll see you all soon – whether it’s for breakfast or drinks in NYC, or maybe across the pond in Cannes next week. Magel
You will be the best at what comes next!!
Mark Staub
3w
Looking forward to seeing what's next Kris! See you for breakfast soon!
Ashwin Navin
3w
Thanks for all your sage advice and leadership Kris Magel. You'll be missed for sure!
Aaron Radin
3w
Congrats, Kris. Would love to see you in Cannes.
Good luck Magel! As always, let me know if I can do anything! Can’t wait to hear what’s next!
Cindy Kynard
3w
Salt of the earth through and through! Wish I could say I’ll see you in Cannes - went last year but not this year. But definitely hope to see you in our city. Much fond well wishes - they don’t make teams like you and yours anymore. Enjoy the leaps friend!
Robert Coon
3w
I really enjoyed getting to know you and work with you over the last few years. I look forward to seeing you in Cannes next week!
Kris Magel you are the best of the best on every level. You are always there for all of us so it makes me so happy to hear it is being returned. Wherever you join next, they will be the luckiest team in the world! Wish you all the best my friend and can't wait to see you!!!
Charlie Cole
3w
You da man Kris Magel - can't wait to see what company you improve next.
Founder & Media Ecologist @ MediaVillage | Marketing Communications
3wKris Magel You're among the best and brightest. Wishing you even more positive experiences as you teach and continue as a role model for the next generation.