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From Anthropology to AdTech: Kabil Rahaman on Data, Influence & Career Growth

What do George Orwell, Ken Griffey Jr., and data monetization have in common? According to Kabil Rahaman, quite a lot. In this episode, Kabil — Head of Commercial Data at The Globe and Mail — shares his journey from growing up in Brampton to leading one of Canada’s top media companies in the evolving world of data. With a background in anthropology, a start in sales, and years of agency-side experience, Kabil has carved out a unique career path in advertising and data strategy.

Tune in to EP114 of Media People Podcast, as he discusses the unexpected influences that shaped his career, his take on the future of data monetization, and what it takes to lead in today’s media landscape.

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