Who we are

"Storytelling is a tool for knowing who we are and what we want."  
-Ursula K. Le Guin

Magnet is a creative studio, and we believe using data + storytelling is the best way to drive real-world results. Our projects apply emotion and analytics to meaningfully influence customer behaviors and shape brand perceptions.

What we believe

Stories can make the world a more empathetic and just place. As storytellers, we share our vision for a better tomorrow through our creative process and work.

Here are other ways we further our mission.

Diversity, equity, & inclusion

We always strive to have our team and our work represent the broader culture. This means having an intentional focus on including people of color, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, people from different faiths, cultures, and religions, single parents, and those returning to work after raising children. From junior professionals to experienced talent, all have something to contribute at Magnet.

Walk the talk

At Magnet we view the challenges our clients present from as many viewpoints as we can access, leaning on outside advisors where we may lack perspectives. We regard the opinions of all team members, and practice respect in every interaction, creative debate, and conversation. Each of us endeavor to be representatives of the company and the values we wish to find in the world.

Transparency

We don't pretend to have all the answers. To be more empathetic storytellers, we realize that we often need the advice and guidance of others. So we admit when we've made a mistake, practice benevolent honesty, agree to try new approaches, support our colleagues, and openly collaborate as a team.

Continuous improvement

We're all imperfect humans, stumbling toward growth. Since day one, continuous improvement has been one of our core values at Magnet. We’re committed to progress, personally, collectively, and culturally. We try to move ahead of the broader industry in thinking through how we represent the needs of our team and our community.

Our team

The talent that makes our studio so Magnetic.

Megan Cunningham
CEO & Founder

An award-winning author, producer, director, and media executive, Megan has taught at top film schools and worked at PBS, HBO, and MTV.

Jim Materowski
COO

Jim ensures that Magnet delivers world-class creative and white-glove service, while managing the daily operations of the company.

Jordana Pransky
SVP, Head of Growth

Jordana specializes in creative strategy and solution-driven partnerships, delivering innovative and impactful customer experiences for clients across media platforms and industries.

Gregory Coleman
Executive Business Manager

Greg works with Megan on all matters across the company. He loves video games, writing, and running with his dog in Prospect Park.

Craig Lubman
Head of Financial Services Practice

Craig oversees our financial services work, developing strategic marketing and content plans for banks, asset managers, and fintechs.

Courtney Engel
Director of Strategy & Development

Courtney is an expert in brand marketing strategy and earned media with almost 20 years of experience, previously honored by PR Week as one of their 40 Under 40 for her work launching GREY NY's consumer PR practice.

Sara Rodrigues
Creative Director (Finance)

Sara develops 360 concepts for all brands, personal and professional. She loves a clean font, a good story, and the Oxford comma.

Joseph D'Amato
Senior Accountant

Joseph oversees the company's finance department. A native New Yorker, he loves exploring the city and enjoys video games in his free time.

Crystal Edmonds
Head of Accounts & Event Activation

Crystal works to ensure projects meet all client expectations. During her downtime she loves to work on her candle brand, Grove 11.

Francis Visaya
Senior Art Director

Francis oversees the creative in marketing and client campaigns, ensuring consistent and engaging customer experiences. He's from Hawaii. Aloha!

Michael Mungai
Junior Graphic Designer

Michael helps with anything and everything design related. He loves the WeWork kombucha.

Kayo Zhang
Producer

Kayo produces and edits video content. She enjoy telling unique stories for different brands. Hotpot is her favorite food!

Orr Bortman
Senior Producer & Editor

Orr produces videos across all Magnet teams and is responsible for assembling crews throughout the country. He is an avid movie lover.

Brianna Carlino
Senior Account Manager

Bri helps clients achieve their vision and goals. She loves going to concerts, and has attended over 500 and counting.

Rob Radcliffe
Team Coordinator

Rob provides support to our Account Services & Production teams. Outside of work, Rob is an avid bad movie watcher and amateur home cook.

Interns

We believe the interns are the future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.

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Zoe Milonas
Zoe Milonas
Sales Intern
Khushi Shah
Khushi Shah
Design Intern
Grayson Knox
Grayson Knox
Financial Sector Strategy Intern
Ada Holmes
Ada Holmes
Production Intern

Featured talent

Just some of the brilliant artists, editors, strategists, and creatives we're lucky to know.

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Advisory board

These senior leaders steer us in the right direction by contributing to our various projects.

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Jared Hendler
Jared Hendler
Director of Marketing & Communications
Sundance Institute
Kenrick Cato
Kenrick Cato
Filmmaker / Professor / Coder / Entrepreneur
Columbia University
Alexandra Juhasz
Alexandra Juhasz
Chair of Film Dept. Filmmaker YouTube Scholar
Brooklyn College
Alexis Alexanian
Alexis Alexanian
President & Executive Producer
NY Women in Film & TV
Merrill Brown
Merrill Brown
Founder & CEO
The News Project
Susan Margolin
Susan Margolin
Founder
St. Marks Productions, LLC
Johnathan Perelman
Johnathan Perelman
President
ICM Digital
Andy Wiedlin
Andy Wiedlin
Executive in Residence (Former Buzzfeed CRO)
A16Z
Yvonne Welbon
Yvonne Welbon
Senior Creative Consultant
Chicken & Egg Pictures
John Lack
John Lack
Founder & Chief Partner
MTV
Scott Kurnit
Scott Kurnit
Founder
About.com
Monica Bloom
Monica Bloom
SVP & GM
Tribeca Shortlist
Simon Hayhurst
Simon Hayhurst
VP of Product
Ceres Imaging
Kathy Gledhill
Kathy Gledhill
VP of Finance & Accounting
RIMS
Eric Meyerson
Eric Meyerson
Video Strategy
Facebook
Lisa Choi Owens
Lisa Choi Owens
Chief Revenue Officer
The TED Talks
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500 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018

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