Philip A. Palazzo, Jr. brought to AdMedia Partners 25 years of senior operations, financial and acquisition related experience with pre-eminent, highly diversified domestic and international marketing services companies, when he joined the firm in 2004.

Most recently, he was Chief Executive Officer of MC², one of the nation's leading brand experience companies. Previously, he served as President, International Operations, of Ammirati Puris Lintas (now part of Lowe & Partners Worldwide, a subsidiary of the Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.), one of the world's largest advertising agency networks. During his 18-year tenure at Ammirati Puris Lintas and predecessor agency Ammirati & Puris, Phil was General Manager of APL's flagship New York office and Chief Financial Officer of APL Americas. He also served on the management committee of Ammirati Puris Lintas New York and on the Ammirati Puris Lintas Worldwide Board.

Mr. Palazzo's merger & acquisition experience is considerable having negotiated and participated in numerous transactions as seller, buyer and advisor. He is considered an authority on shareholder value creation in advertising and marketing businesses, and he has lectured extensively on the subject.

Mr. Palazzo has also led numerous consulting engagements on behalf of clients advising on a wide range of strategic issues.