As the Senior Vice President of Agency and Advertiser Development, Alan leads the company’s collaborations with advertising agencies and brands, providing strategic counsel to marketers to maximize the power of Pandora, and leveraging feedback from agencies and brands to help Pandora build attractive and innovative products.
Alan came to Pandora with nearly 20 years of experience in the media industry, having delivered strategic leadership, vision and insight to some of the most prominent brands worldwide. Prior to Pandora, Schanzer served as Chief Client Officer at Undertone Media, where he worked with leading companies to create customized, cross-screen advertising solutions. Before joining Undertone, Alan was Managing Partner at MEC Interaction, where he worked with leading brands including AT&T, Citibank, Xerox, Campbell’s, Colgate, Paramount, Range Rover and Jaguar.
Alan received his B.A. from Syracuse University and resides in New York. Outside of work, Alan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, being on or near the water, travel, and live music. Alan’s favorite Pandora stations are: Working Tunes (cultivated for over eight years), Jam Bands, Laid Back Beach Music, and Billie Holiday.