Phillip Picardi — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently Chief Brand Officer at WeightWatchers (since 2024).
Founding editor of them, a community-driven platform for LGBTQ+ youth, which amassed over 200,000 Instagram followers organically in under a year.
Led the digital rebrand of Teen Vogue, growing its audience from 2 million to over 12 million unique visitors per month.
Concepted "The End of Anti-Aging" initiative at Allure, an industry call to action for brands to eradicate age-related stigma.
Served as Editor-in-Chief of Out Magazine, increasing digital traffic by over 150% while leading the most diverse staff in the brand's history.
Host of the podcast "Unholier Than Thou" from Crooked Media.
Graduated from Harvard Divinity School with a Master in Religion and Public Life in 2022.
His memoir about how religion impacted his life and career is expected to debut in 2027.

Biography

Phillip Picardi is an award-winning journalist, editor, and brand strategist, currently serving as Chief Brand Officer at WeightWatchers since 2024. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in rebranding and reinvigorating major media titles and launching new platforms, particularly focusing on digital growth and social impact.