MediaLab amplifies consumer internet brands & utilities

Our work at MediaLab gives brands and utilities the resources they need to thrive. We’re committed to seeing our platforms reach their full potential and each component of our company works in unison to fuel that growth.

Corporate Development

MediaLab actively acquires media brands and utilities that leverage our advertising platform.

Holding Company

Our platform of Shared Services supports our portfolio, allowing our brands to focus on product optimization and user satisfaction.

Brands

MediaLab’s portfolio consists of our leading brands and utilities and the dedicated teams that help them leave their mark on the internet.

Executive team

MediaLab’s executive team serves and supports our Shared Services and Brand Teams.

Michael Heyward

Michael Heyward

Founder & CEO

  • Founded whisper in 2012
  • Founded MediaLab in 2018
Ben Gross

Ben Gross

General Counsel

  • Has more than 10 years of experience as a leader at music and digital media companies
  • Serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia Law School, where he teaches classes about the music business
Jennie Telehowski

Jennie Telehowski

Chief Product Officer

  • Has served in leaderships roles at System 1 and Amobee
  • Led API development for NYSE, building a platform to connect financial firms to options trading platforms
Jackie Vignone

Jackie Vignone

SVP, Sales

  • Has held leadership positions at Dow Jones, CBSi, HelloGiggles, and Genius
  • Currently oversees the Direct Sales organization at MediaLab
Manuel Gomez

Manuel Gomez

VP, Engineering

  • Is passionate about empowering teams and fostering a culture of collaboration
  • Has a deep understanding of software development and infrastructure management

Product team

Meet the faces behind MediaLab’s portfolio of world-class brands.

Andrew Wagner-Trugman

Andrew Wagner-Trugman

Sr. Product Manager

(WorldStarHipHop)

  • 10 years experience building consumer products and ad tech 
  • Has been involved in over 6 acquisitions
Julien Marlatt

Julien Marlatt

Sr. Product Manager

(Imgur)

  • Has built and operated products across all stages of the product lifecycle in multiple industries, including mobile gaming, fundraising, and social networking
Jeff Newman

Jeff Newman

Product Manager

(kik)

  • Has deep experience within interactive video and live-streaming across a multitude of platforms including the NFL, Scopely's Playgami and Kraken.
Colby Handy

Colby Handy

Product Manager

(Genius)

  • Grew from Genius power-user to product owner in under 7 years
  • Understands the value of uniting business opportunity with user experience

Trusted by leading US companies

MediaLab connects the world’s largest companies to audiences they can’t find anywhere else. They’ve seen powerful results from targeting the communities we cultivate. 

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Our offices

MediaLab is headquartered in Santa Monica, California with an additional location on the East coast.

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Santa Monica

1222 6th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401

(805) 410-3509
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New York

55 Water Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Find your people and shape the conversation

Our platforms inspire culture and community on the internet. Make your mark with MediaLab.