GIPHY Welcomes Alexis Berger as VP of Revenue
Nearly a year ago, GIPHY pioneered a new form of advertising by introducing branded content through GIFs with the launch of our ad platform, giving brands a gateway directly into messaging for the first time. Our growth has been extraordinary since then, such as working with major brands and agencies — including Pepsi, Dunkin’, Wells Fargo, W Hotels, Quickbooks, and more — and expanding our team across New York, Los Angeles, and most recently, Chicago.
To top off a great year, we also welcome Alexis Berger to GIPHY — and back to the advertising industry at large — as our VP of Revenue. In this role, Alexis will be tasked with leading our revenue growth and team. This has already included opening our brand new Chicago office, which is now home to five GIPHY team members (and growing!).
To put it in Alexis’ own words: “GIPHY is the ideal partner for brands that are on the cutting edge of innovation — those that know they have to disrupt in order to grow. I believe that GIPHY provides an opportunity for marketers to build brand loyalists in a frictionless way and couldn’t think of a better company to join to mark my entrance back into the advertising world. I look forward to emulating the already successful partnerships GIPHY has created with Pepsi and Dunkin, which leverage the company’s massive distribution, unique engagement, and custom content to drive significant brand lift and recall.”
An industry veteran and longtime friend of GIPHY, Alexis has a track record of turning startups into market leaders. Three of the companies she helped grow, Titan Worldwide, Adconion Media Group, and BrightRoll, were acquired for significant premiums. One of her biggest achievements was her four year run at Kargo, where she grew revenue from $0 to $135MM, hired over 65 employees, and was instrumental to their successful market positioning at the time. She’s been named by various publications, including Business Insider, as one of the industry’s Most Powerful Women in Mobile and is a strong voice for equality in the workplace.
According to GIPHY Founder and CEO, Alex Chung: “The decision to bring Alexis on board to amplify our advertising growth was an easy one. Alexis is the rare executive who combines nine-figure revenue experience with a years-ahead instinct for media and advertising industry trends. We are thrilled to have her join the team as we continue to bring this entirely new form of digital advertising to market.”
In short, GIPHY’s goals are scaling and diversifying, and we are confident Alexis will elevate and grow our partnerships across the country and eventually globally. Welcome to the GIPHY family, Alexis!
Want to learn more about GIPHY’s branded content offerings? Contact us at sales@giphy.com.
