About
My name is Ruth Mortimer
I've made a career building businesses from great content and ideas; I love to bring people together and make incredible creative moments come to life.
Career Highlights
2019 -
SVP, Emerald
Global President, Advertising Week
I oversee a group of three businesses in the creative space. Advertising Week is a global platform focused on the marketing, advertising, technology, creator and media industries.
It brings together thought leaders, brand representatives, and creative professionals for networking, learning and entertainment. Advertising Week has set the template for a generation of festival-style creative experiences.
Prosper is the world's biggest gathering of established marketplace sellers (Amazon, Walmart, and beyond) network, connect, and learn how to make their businesses more profitable in Las Vegas each year.
Meanwhile, B2BMX is dedicated to upgrading knowledge and success for those in the B2B space and takes place with an immersive experience in California and a pop-up at Advertising Week in New York.
I've been part of Advertising Week since 2019. It is now part of the Emerald family of events.
2019 -
Co-Chair, Future is Female Awards
Co-chair and originator of the Advertising Week Future is Female, a global program shining a light on achievements that benefit women and their allies. We run our awards around the world and bring together those who demonstrate leadership at all levels.
2012 - 2019
Managing Partner, Econsultancy
Director, Festival of Marketing
Content Director, Centaur
I was in charge of the businesses at Econsultancy and the Festival of Marketing, after running the content division at Centaur looking after brands such as Marketing Week, Design Week, Creative Review, Influencer Intelligence, Fashion Monitor, Year Ahead and more.
Achievements, Roles, Awards and More
Current Honorary Positions:
VCU Brandcenter Director's Council
WACL Member
MGGB Member
Notable Awards:
PPA Columnist of The Year
Books:
Marketing For Dummies
Digital Marketing Kit For Dummies