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Justin Freid

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Justin Freid is a senior leader in healthcare and pharmaceutical advertising, recognized for his work at the intersection of digital media, programmatic technology, and health marketing. As EVP of Business Development & Innovation at CMI Media Group, he leads efforts to identify and integrate emerging media technologies and platforms into healthcare advertising strategies, helping pharmaceutical and life sciences clients navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape. His work spans programmatic buying, connected TV, digital out-of-home, and data-driven targeting within the highly regulated healthcare vertical. Freid has built his career at CMI Media Group, rising through the ranks to become one of the agency's most prominent external voices. He is frequently cited in industry press and invited to speak at major conferences on topics including digital health advertising, media innovation, and the evolving role of technology in reaching healthcare professionals and patients. His ability to translate complex AdTech concepts for healthcare marketers has made him a trusted voice in a niche but significant segment of the advertising industry. Beyond his client-facing and business development responsibilities, Freid is known for his thought leadership contributions through articles, panels, and media appearances. He has helped position CMI Media Group as a forward-thinking agency in the pharmaceutical media space, particularly as the industry grapples with privacy changes, identity resolution challenges, and the proliferation of new media channels.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Role
EVP, Business Development & Innovation
Based
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Connections
1
Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Justin Freid is a senior leader in healthcare and pharmaceutical advertising, recognized for his work at the intersection of digital media, programmatic technology, and health marketing. As EVP of Business Development & Innovation at CMI Media Group, he leads efforts to identify and integrate emerging media technologies and platforms into healthcare advertising strategies, helping pharmaceutical and life sciences clients navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape. His work spans programmatic buying, connected TV, digital out-of-home, and data-driven targeting within the highly regulated healthcare vertical. Freid has built his career at CMI Media Group, rising through the ranks to become one of the agency's most prominent external voices. He is frequently cited in industry press and invited to speak at major conferences on topics including digital health advertising, media innovation, and the evolving role of technology in reaching healthcare professionals and patients. His ability to translate complex AdTech concepts for healthcare marketers has made him a trusted voice in a niche but significant segment of the advertising industry. Beyond his client-facing and business development responsibilities, Freid is known for his thought leadership contributions through articles, panels, and media appearances. He has helped position CMI Media Group as a forward-thinking agency in the pharmaceutical media space, particularly as the industry grapples with privacy changes, identity resolution challenges, and the proliferation of new media channels.

Career

  • SVP, Business Development & Innovation

    CMI Media Group · prior to EVP role

  • VP, Search & Emerging Media

    CMI Media Group · earlier tenure

Expertise & education

Expertise

Pharmaceutical AdvertisingProgrammatic AdvertisingHealthcare Digital MediaConnected TV (CTV)Search AdvertisingData-Driven TargetingMedia InnovationDigital Out-of-Home (DOOH)

Education

  • Degree details not publicly confirmed

Speaking topics

Digital innovation in pharmaceutical marketingProgrammatic advertising in healthcareConnected TV and streaming for health brandsPrivacy and identity resolution in regulated industriesEmerging media channels for pharma

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Rose to EVP of Business Development & Innovation at CMI Media Group, one of the largest independent healthcare media agencies in the US
  • Recognized as a leading voice in pharmaceutical digital advertising and media technology adoption
  • Frequent speaker and contributor at major healthcare and advertising industry events

Awards

MM+M Top 40 Healthcare Transformers (reported in industry coverage)

Publications

  • Contributed articles and commentary in MM+M, Fierce Pharma, and other healthcare marketing trade publications
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