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Melissa Chowning

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Founder and CEO at Twenty-First Digital
📍 Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Melissa Chowning is the Founder and CEO of Twenty-First Digital, an audience development agency dedicated to helping media companies build, maintain, and monetize their audiences. A University of North Texas graduate, she is a sought-after speaker on digital strategy and SEO. Colleagues describe her as tenacious, creative, and immensely talented.

Outside of work, Melissa is a devoted mom who enjoys listening to political podcasts, using her Peloton, and keeping up with TikTok trends. She is also an animal lover and enjoys buying more houseplants than she needs. She has described herself as a proud Swiftie.

Interesting fact: Melissa is a staunch advocate for freedom of speech, having given a presentation on Larry Flynt in high school to argue its value.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

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Future of Publishing
Frequently speaks and writes about the evolving media landscape, including the impact of AI on publishers and shifting audience consumption habits on platforms like Twitter.
Audience Monetization
Her agency's core mission is helping publishers drive revenue. She has a deep focus on strategies that convert engagement into sustainable income for media companies.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Founder and CEO
Twenty-First Digital
3-2017 - 7-2017
Director of Digital Strategy
D Custom
4-2012 - 3-2017
Director of Audience Development
D Magazine
3-2009 - 4-2012
Director, Audience Development
SagaCity Media, Inc.
5-2006 - 3-2009
Marketing Manager
Republic Media / Gannett
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Media appearances

Meet Melissa Chowning | CEO of Twenty-First Digital. Featured in Twenty-First Digital (official website)
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Education
2003 - 2005
BA
University of North Texas
2002 - 2005
Bachelor's degree
University of North Texas
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