Debra Aho Williamson

Debra Aho Williamson is a dynamic analyst, speaker and market influencer, recognized for her visionary contributions to the digital marketing landscape.

Debra's superpower is her ability to spot changes in consumer behavior that lead to tectonic shifts in marketing.

She was one of the first analysts in the world to pinpoint the social media trend, publishing her first research on the topic in 2006 while she was an analyst at EMARKETER.

Debra brings the same forward-looking, consumer-focused lens to her research and advisory about AI + marketing.

Debra’s opinions and analysis have been featured in thousands of news articles, and she has made more than 45 TV appearances, including on NBC, BBC, Bloomberg Television and CNBC.

Earlier in her career, Debra held editorial roles at The Industry Standard and Ad Age.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance from Northwestern University.