Samantha Barry — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Global Editorial Director at Condé Nast and Editor In Chief at Glamour since 2018, overseeing editorial vision and content strategy.
Led Glamour's transformation into a digital-first global media brand, amplifying diverse voices and driving record audience growth.
Previously served as Executive Producer for Social and Emerging Media at CNN, leading global social strategy.
Received an Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Social Media and a Webby Award for CNN's 2016 election coverage.
Hosts the podcast 'She Makes Money Moves' and the YouTube series 'We Need to Talk'.
Holds an MA in Journalism from Dublin City University and a Bachelor of Arts in English & Psychology from University College Cork.

Biography

Samantha Barry is the Global Editorial Director of Glamour, where she oversees the brand’s editorial vision and content strategy across its United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Spain, and Germany editions. Since assuming the role in October 2024, she has led Glamour’s transformation into a dynamic, digital-first global media brand, focusing on amplifying diverse voices, sparking cultural conversation, and driving record audience growth.