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Shelly Palmer

Thought Leader

Shelly Palmer is one of the most recognized thought leaders at the intersection of media, advertising, and emerging technology. As CEO of Shelly Palmer Digital Living, he advises Fortune 500 companies, media organizations, and agencies on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the evolving media landscape. He is perhaps best known to industry audiences as a prolific columnist, speaker, and commentator who translates complex technology trends into actionable business strategy for marketing and media executives.

Company: Shelly Palmer Digital LivingBased: New York, New York, United States

Last updated Oct 2, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Years in industry
30 years

Bio

Shelly Palmer is one of the most recognized thought leaders at the intersection of media, advertising, and emerging technology. As CEO of Shelly Palmer Digital Living, he advises Fortune 500 companies, media organizations, and agencies on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the evolving media landscape. He is perhaps best known to industry audiences as a prolific columnist, speaker, and commentator who translates complex technology trends into actionable business strategy for marketing and media executives.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Artificial IntelligenceDigital TransformationConnected TVMedia StrategyAdvertising TechnologyData and AnalyticsFuture of TelevisionMarketing Technology

Education

  • Berklee College of Music

Speaking topics

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of WorkThe Future of Television and StreamingDigital Transformation for Media and MarketingData, Privacy, and AdvertisingGenerative AI for Business

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Author of multiple books on digital media and technology including 'Overcoming the Digital Divide' and 'Television Disrupted'
  • Regular technology analyst and on-air contributor for major television news outlets including Fox 5 New York and CNBC
  • Writes a widely-read daily column on AI and technology for industry executives
  • Advisor to Fortune 500 companies on AI strategy and digital media transformation

Awards

Named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Technology

Publications

  • Television Disrupted: The Transition from Network to Networked TV
  • Overcoming the Digital Divide
  • Daily column at ShellyPalmer.com