Kerry Flynn

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Media Reporter at Axios

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Kerry Flynn is a Media Reporter at Axios, focusing on media trends, deals, and the future of content. A Harvard University graduate, she has built a career chronicling the impact of digital platforms on the media business, with previous reporting roles at CNN, Digiday, and Mashable.

Her academic background includes studies in environmental economics, natural resources, and climate change, alongside advanced Spanish. Kerrys work involves deep dives into the creator economy, stemming from her early and extensive coverage of social media platforms throughout her career.

Unique fact: Kerry was one of the first journalists to closely report on the business of TikTok, giving her foundational expertise on the creator economy.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Imaginative

Informal

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Future of Media
Her reporting at Axios focuses on the future of content creation and consumption, covering trends in publishing, streaming, and digital media.
The Creator Economy
Stems from her experience as one of the first reporters to cover TikTok, a topic she continues to explore through her work on media trends.
Media Deals
She co-leads the Axios Pro daily newsletter covering mergers, acquisitions, and investments across the media, entertainment, and ad tech industries.

Media Appearances

Kerry Flynn - Axios. Featured in Axios

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An Interview: Kerry Flynn, Axios. Featured in Substack

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Axios' Kerry Flynn in conversation with Business Insider's .... Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2025
Media Reporter at Axios
1-2022 - 1-2025
Media Deals Reporter at Axios
8-2019 - 12-2021
Media Reporter at CNN
4-2018 - 8-2019
Platforms Reporter at Digiday
7-2016 - 4-2018
Business Reporter at Mashable

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University
2012 - 2012
Harvard Summer Study Abroad Program from Università Ca'​ Foscari Venezia

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Insights For Selling To Kerry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kerry is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kerry

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kerry move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Kerry take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Kerry

Personality Compatibility


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