As a Global Brand Manager at Spotify, Simone Jackson leads global marketing initiatives, propelling the brand with tentpole campaigns like Spotify Wrapped and spearheading brand plans for future-forward partnerships and collaborations.

Prior to Spotify, Jackson worked at several advertising agencies including Wieden + Kennedy, Kamp Grizzly and Ogilvy between New York City and Portland, developing integrated campaigns across entertainment, sport, fitness, and music industries.

Jackson has a dedicated commitment to the inclusion and advancement of diverse talent in the marketing and advertising industry. She was an American Association of Advertising Agencies Coach through MAIP (Multicultural Advertising Internship Program) for four consecutive summers providing insight, weekly coaching and guidance to aspiring marketing professionals. Since participating in the program herself in 2015, she has given back to the organization helping students gain real world experience and land jobs post-internship. She also serves as a mentor for Spotify’s PULSE Fellowship Program, a 1-year creative development program for Black professionals.

Jackson is an honored recipient of 2024’s Forbes 30 Under 30 in Marketing & Advertising, 2020 Adweek Rising Fellow, 2016 ADCOLOR Future, and 2015’s American Advertising Federations’ Most Promising Multicultural Student.

A native Marylander, Jackson is a graduate of Elon University. At Elon, she was a Division 1 track and field athlete and a two-time team champion, attributing much of her hustle and ambition in her professional field to her personal athletic journey. Jackson mentors current and former students interested in marketing, advertising and brand management, while having served as a frequent guest lecturer at Elon University.

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