Stephani Estes

Stephani Estes is a senior media and programmatic advertising executive serving as Chief Media Officer at The Shipyard, an independent full-service agency known for its data-driven approach to marketing. In her role, she oversees the agency's media practice, driving strategy across programmatic, paid social, search, and emerging media channels. She is recognized for her ability to translate complex AdTech capabilities into actionable, performance-oriented media strategies for clients across a range of verticals. Esites has built her career at the intersection of media buying, data strategy, and technology adoption. Prior to her current role, she held senior media leadership positions where she developed expertise in audience targeting, identity resolution, and the evolving programmatic ecosystem. Her work has consistently focused on helping brands navigate the increasingly complex media landscape, including the deprecation of third-party cookies and the rise of privacy-centric targeting solutions. As a thought leader in the independent agency space, Estes is known for championing transparency and accountability in media investment. She has been involved in industry conversations around brand safety, measurement, and the responsible use of data, positioning The Shipyard as a forward-thinking media partner in a rapidly shifting AdTech environment.

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