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Vic Drabicky

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Vic Drabicky is the Founder and CEO of January Digital, a performance-driven digital marketing agency he built into a respected independent shop serving major retail and consumer brands. He is widely recognized in the AdTech and digital marketing ecosystem for his pragmatic, data-driven approach to connecting media investment with measurable business outcomes — particularly in an era of increasing complexity around attribution, identity, and channel fragmentation. His agency has become known for its work at the intersection of paid search, paid social, programmatic, and retail media, helping brands navigate a rapidly shifting landscape. Before founding January Digital, Drabicky held senior roles at agencies and marketing organizations where he developed deep expertise in performance marketing strategy. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on helping brands — especially in fashion, retail, and consumer goods — use digital channels more effectively and efficiently. He has been a vocal advocate for transparency in media buying and for holding digital channels accountable to real business results rather than vanity metrics. Drabicky is a frequent contributor to industry conversations through speaking engagements, bylined articles, and media commentary. He is known for offering candid, often contrarian perspectives on industry trends, including skepticism around overhyped technologies and a focus on fundamentals like measurement rigor and creative effectiveness. His thought leadership has made him a go-to voice for trade press covering retail marketing and digital advertising strategy.

Last updated Aug 5, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Aug 10, 2026

Role
Founder & CEO
Company
January Digital
Based
Dallas, Texas, United States
Connections
1
Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Vic Drabicky is the Founder and CEO of January Digital, a performance-driven digital marketing agency he built into a respected independent shop serving major retail and consumer brands. He is widely recognized in the AdTech and digital marketing ecosystem for his pragmatic, data-driven approach to connecting media investment with measurable business outcomes — particularly in an era of increasing complexity around attribution, identity, and channel fragmentation. His agency has become known for its work at the intersection of paid search, paid social, programmatic, and retail media, helping brands navigate a rapidly shifting landscape. Before founding January Digital, Drabicky held senior roles at agencies and marketing organizations where he developed deep expertise in performance marketing strategy. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on helping brands — especially in fashion, retail, and consumer goods — use digital channels more effectively and efficiently. He has been a vocal advocate for transparency in media buying and for holding digital channels accountable to real business results rather than vanity metrics. Drabicky is a frequent contributor to industry conversations through speaking engagements, bylined articles, and media commentary. He is known for offering candid, often contrarian perspectives on industry trends, including skepticism around overhyped technologies and a focus on fundamentals like measurement rigor and creative effectiveness. His thought leadership has made him a go-to voice for trade press covering retail marketing and digital advertising strategy.

Career

  • Senior Vice President

    Razorfish · Prior to 2013

  • Agency Leadership Roles

    Various Digital Agencies · Early 2000s-2012

Expertise & education

Expertise

Performance MarketingPaid SearchPaid SocialProgrammatic AdvertisingRetail MediaDigital AttributionMedia MeasurementBrand and Performance Integration

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree, University details not publicly confirmed

Speaking topics

Performance marketing strategy for retail brandsDigital media measurement and attributionThe future of retail media networksBrand vs. performance media integrationNavigating identity and privacy changes in digital advertising

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Founded January Digital and grew it into a leading independent performance marketing agency serving major retail and consumer brands
  • Built a reputation as a trusted advisor to CMOs navigating digital transformation in retail and fashion sectors
  • Frequent bylined contributor and quoted expert in trade publications including WWD, Glossy, and Adweek on digital marketing strategy

Publications

  • Contributor to WWD on digital marketing trends
  • Bylined articles in Glossy and retail trade press on performance marketing
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