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Certification
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Aida Santory

Atlanta

Summary

Strategic media consultant and executive with 25+ years of experience advising CEOs and leadership teams on business transformation, audience growth, technology, and content strategy. Expert in aligning business goals, technology, and storytelling to drive engagement and revenue. Known for exceptional cultural acuity, navigating diverse markets, geopolitical landscapes, and cross-cultural dynamics to optimize workflows, lead crisis management, and drive innovation.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Media Transformation Strategist & Consultant

Various
01.1999 - Current

Partnering with media owners, CEOs, and executive teams as a strategic advisor to define future-proof growth strategies and deliver full-scale organizational, technological, and creative transformations resulting in up to 40%+ audience growth, double-digit revenue increases, and enhanced operational efficiencies.

  • Led end-to-end newsroom transformations, including content strategy, technology upgrades, workflow redesigns, rebranding, and digital platform expansion for global networks, such as CNN+ Spain, CNNTurk, AajTak India, ABP India, GeoNews Pakistan, CNBC Nikkei, TVN Chile, CNN Chile, Medcom Panama, Bernama Malaysia, and TCS El Salvador.
  • Developed resilience strategies for private networks, mitigating political risk and ensuring stability, with a +30% audience retention rate and sustained revenue.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives, restructuring editorial and operations teams and organizing 500+ training sessions.
  • Delivered #1-rated newscasts through editorial overhauls, innovative formats, and immersive graphics, in high stakes environments.
  • Managed vendor selection and technology integration, optimizing live production and digital workflows.
  • Advised on digital platforms, driving engagement and monetization across TV, web, mobile, and social media.
  • Consulted with major broadcast technology companies on workflow architecture, AI development, processes, and UI/UX design.


Highlighted Project: TCS (2019–2024)

Led the strategic and operational transformation of El Salvador's top broadcaster across four networks, and digital platforms, enhancing media capabilities to cover critical national events. This resulted in higher ratings, new revenue streams, innovative branding, and increased advertiser satisfaction.

Managing Director & Co-Founder

PopUp Media
01.2010 - Current

Founded and led an AR/VR-driven media solutions company, delivering high-impact content and production innovations across broadcast, corporate, and esports industries.

  • Led strategic innovations in broadcast technologies, enhancing content delivery and production efficiency across various media sectors.
  • Optimized workflows and integrated advanced technologies, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and improved viewer engagement across live broadcasts.
  • Led major client projects for esports, broadcast, and corporate sectors, helping clients achieve significant brand growth and market expansion.
  • Managed large-scale production for global events and networks, consistently delivering award-nominated projects and high-quality content.
  • Provided executive-level consulting, aligning content strategies with cutting-edge technologies to drive revenue and audience growth.

Key Achievements:

  • Pioneered AR/VR solutions in broadcast, delivering award-nominated projects.
  • Managed Riot Games' Latin American broadcasts, producing esports events with 10,000+ attendees and 300,000+ online viewers.
  • Designed and staffed broadcast facilities for BeIN Sports, Copa América’s official broadcaster in Chile.
  • Led broadcast strategies for national elections in Colombia, Panama, Peru, Chile, and the U.S. securing ratings wins.
  • Produced high-impact news graphics and touchscreen solutions for international networks.

Event Management & Protocol

International Paralympic Committee
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Managed VIP protocol and diplomatic engagement, produced medal ceremonies.
  • Copa America | 2015
  • Oversaw pre-event coverage for BeIN Sports and managed VIP guest services

Executive Producer

CNN en Español
01.1994 - 01.1998

Producer

NBC Newschannel
01.1993 - 01.1994

Assignment Editor

Telemundo Los Angeles
01.1992 - 01.1993

Assignment Editor

Univision Network
01.1993

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Southern California

Skills

  • Strategic & Leadership: Executive Advisory, High Stakes and Crisis Management, Stakeholder Engagement, High-Impact Communication, Revenue Growth
  • Digital & Innovation: Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies, AI Development / Adoption, Operational & Change Management, Project Management
  • Cross-Cultural & Global: International Expertise, Cross-cultural Communication, Bilingual Proficiency (English/Spanish)
  • Leadership in Media: Newsroom Leadership, Competitive Strategy, Programming & Content Strategy, Team Development and Training, Client and Partner Relations

Accomplishments

  • Pioneered AR/VR solutions in broadcast, delivering award-nominated projects.
  • Managed Riot Games' Latin American broadcasts, producing esports events with 10,000+ attendees and 300,000+ online viewers.
  • Designed and staffed broadcast facilities for BeIN Sports, Copa América’s official broadcaster in Chile.
  • Led broadcast strategies for national elections in Colombia, Panama, Peru, Chile, and the U.S. securing ratings wins.
  • Produced high-impact news graphics and touchscreen solutions for international networks.

Certification

University of Southern California Distinguished Leaders Program, 2025-2026

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Managing Director & Co-Founder

PopUp Media
01.2010 - Current

Event Management & Protocol

International Paralympic Committee
01.2008 - 01.2018

Media Transformation Strategist & Consultant

Various
01.1999 - Current

Executive Producer

CNN en Español
01.1994 - 01.1998

Producer

NBC Newschannel
01.1993 - 01.1994

Assignment Editor

Univision Network
01.1993

Assignment Editor

Telemundo Los Angeles
01.1992 - 01.1993

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Southern California
Aida Santory