Emma O’Brian, Senior Vice President of Strategy for Dow Jones, named Chief Influencer

The Communications Board names Emma O’Brian,  Senior Vice President of Strategy for Dow Jones, a chief influencer.

In this episode of Chief Influencer, Emma O’Brian, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Dow Jones, joins host Anthony Shop to share how she blends strategic foresight with a passion for journalism to shape the future of business intelligence. As a member of Dow Jones’ executive leadership team, Emma leads growth and innovation efforts across strategy, M&A, and R&D.

O’Brian reflects on the evolving media landscape and the need to differentiate between general news and actionable business intelligence, underscoring the importance of delivering trusted, context-rich content to diverse audiences.

Throughout the conversation, Emma highlights the critical role of internal communications and stakeholder alignment in driving transformation, and she offers insight into how Dow Jones stays grounded in its mission while adapting to the future of media.

Host: Anthony Shop
Guest: Emma O’Brian
Producer: The Communications Board
Sponsor: The George Washington University College of Professional Studies

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