Dailymotion Appoints Sean Black as General Manager, North America

New York, september 5th, 2023 – Dailymotion Advertising, a key player in the AdTech market, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sean Black as General Manager for North America. Sean’s rich experience and priven track record in sales leadership will be invaluable as he leads Dailymotion’s sales strategies in the US market. 

With a career spanning over 25 years of digital marketing experience, Sean Black brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. He delivers a unique and rare perspective on the marketplace while previously spearheading the development of VDO.AI in North America. Also, his accomplishments at Freewheel as Head of Enterprise Partnerships & Agency Growth underscore his ability to consistently drive outstanding sales results and brand level while creating partnership frameworks to increase depth of investments.  

“We are delighted to welcome Sean Black aboard as our General Manager for US market” said Bichoi Bastha, Chief Revenue and Business Officer at Dailymotion. “His exceptional track record of achieving sales excellence and fostering high-performing teams aligns perfectly with our mission to provide unparalleled value to our customers.” 

Sean’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Dailymotion as it strengthens its foothold in the US market and solidifies its position as a global leader in the Adtech industry. His deep industry knowledge and innovative sales strategies are poised to elevate customer engagement and drive substantial growth.  

“I am honored to be part of the Dailymotion family and to lead our sales efforts in the United States”, said Sean Black. “Together with our dedicated sales team, Iam eager to leverage our advanced solutions to adress the evolving preferences of our customers, contributing to our mutual success.” 

His strategic vision and commitment to customer success resonate with Dailymotion’s core values, making him a valuable addition to the company’s leadership team. 

About Dailymotion Advertising 

Dailymotion Advertising is the video marketing platform of Dailymotion, France’s leading video audience, with an ecosystem of over 3 000 professional content publishers using the Dailymotion player (Le Monde, Bein Sports, Marie-Claire…). Dailymotion Advertising offers a high-quality, secure environment for brands wishing to run high-performance, transparent video advertising campaigns. DMAds also stands out for its integrated creative studio and insights department. 

About Dailymotion  

Dailymotion is more than a video application; it is a dynamic visual conversation built on a unique algorithm designed to expand users’ horizons instead of keeping them confined to their own bubble. 

We offer enriching content from creators and media outlets. Our video feeds are curated to present contrasting viewpoints and encourage critical thinking. We provide polls on current topics to share opinions and discover those of other users. Video comments with the “React” feature foster authentic and constructive exchanges. Dailymotion brings nuance to the discussions that engage young people, placing listening, discovery, and kindness at the core of interactions to contribute to building a safer and more virtuous internet. 

Our team consists of 370 talents located in France, New York, and Singapore, all united by the same ambition: to visibly transform the landscape of the global video platform ecosystem. 

Press contact :  

Lydia Berkani  

Lydia.berkani@dailymotion.com