Lynne D. Johnson is the SVP, Social Media for the Advertising Research Foundation, where she is responsible for content, brand and social media development and strategy, as well as developing consumer insights, market research, and true metrics for the industry at large via the ARF Social Media Council. As a consultant, Lynne works with Web and media properties on content, brand, and social media development and strategy. She's also a sought after speaker, and has presented keynotes and moderated panels around the world about the future of media, web 2.0, women in tech, African-Americans in tech, hip-hop and tech, and the intersection of music and technology. Prior to the ARF, Lynne was Senior Editor & Community Director for Fastcompany.com, and served as General Manager, New Media for VIBE and SPIN magazines, where she and her team launched the first ever magazines for mobile devices. Lynne is an advisor for BlackWeb20.com , Interactive One, and Girls In Tech NYCLynne holds a BA in Journalism, an advanced certificate in multicultural studies, and an MBA in Media Management.

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