Stu Schwartzapfel is Senior Vice President of Media Partnerships at iSpot.tv, the measurement leader in bridging TV / OTT ad exposure with mission-critical business outcomes. In his role at iSpot, Stu leads a cross-functional team of modern media pros, who are in the exclusive service of TV & OTT networks, production companies and media agencies. Long-standing client partners include WarnerMedia, CBS, NBCU, OMD, Sony TV, AMCN, Fox Corp, Disney, Scripps / Discovery, A+E Network, Cox, Spectrum, NCC, Comcast and more.

Prior to joining iSpot, Stu spent 15 years cutting his proverbial teeth as a creative strategist, business analyst, journalist and start-up entrepreneur at well-known outfits like Young & Rubicam, Saatchi & Saatchi, Zimmerman, Big Fuel Communications, Publicis Media and, most recently, Canvs AI. At Canvs AI, Stu was successful in securing partnerships and measurement alliances with 90% of U.S. TV networks, and in advancing alternative currencies into the marketplace.

In 2018, Schwartzapfel was named to NYC Television Week’s 40 Under 40, an elite group of creative, imaginative, tech-savvy, media professionals, with new perspectives, who see endless opportunity in the industry and its future.

Schwartzapfel earned a BBA from The George Washington University, and has regularly contributed thought leadership and editorial to publications like The New York Times, WIRED, BusinessWeek and more.