Omar Oakes

Omar Oakes is a senior journalist, editor, columnist, and event moderator with over a decade of expertise in the advertising and media industry. As the founding editor of The Media Leader, he led its launch and US expansion, building it into a leading industry publication. Omar challenges industry norms through sharp analysis and agenda-setting commentary, with his weekly TML column nominated for the prestigious BSME B2B Columnist of the Year 2024 award. A seasoned moderator, he has interviewed industry leaders, and shaped conversations on advertising, media, and marketing’s future. He is now a freelance writer and commentator and has recently launched OOmph, a specialist marketing consultancy for advertising and media businesses.