About Us
Colebrooke Media Group is a boutique full-service strategic communications agency and AdTech consultancy that proudly serves emerging and established brands in sectors that include media & entertainment, global media tech and philanthropy.
In this ever-evolving media landscape, we provide a strategy-first approach to best position our clients by developing and executing thoughtful and impactful communications and integrated digital marketing campaigns. We offer a jolt of external perspective and a true insider’s know-how to make valuable industry connections that serve to broaden awareness and drive growth. Whether providing end-to-end communications services or serving as fractional communications officer, we work with our clients’ needs to spread the good word. Let’s get to work influencing the influential.
ABOUT NORA ELLISH
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Nora Ellish founded Colebrooke Media Group in 2011 after a storied history working in-house with high-profile media brands, including NBCUniversal, where she helmed communications efforts for the preeminent media company’s Content Distribution business and the distribution of an impressive portfolio of top-rated cable networks and the Olympic Games with multi-platform partners. Nora also led rebranding efforts for the pop culture powerhouse Bravo, and publicized the Emmy-winning series’ "Top Chef " and "Queer Eye," among others. A natural born communicator and gifted writer, Nora prides herself on her years of hands-on experience, industry relationships and proven results. She has worked with media and tech companies that include TuneIn, MGM+, People, E!, Oxygen, Azteca America, Modev, ThinkAnalytics, Friend MTS and CobbleCord.
Nora’s career began with an article she wrote for her college newspaper, The Florida Alligator, in her sophomore year, entitled ‘Roofies: The Date Rape Pill,’ which was discovered by a high-profile New York-based producer of ABC News “20/20.” He pursued Nora’s sources for a groundbreaking piece on the popular network newsmagazine show, and as Barbara Walters’ private producer, he brought Nora on board to be her intern. She then landed a second internship her junior year at NBC’s “Dateline,” and went on to kick start her career as a television producer on live national shows that included ABC’s “Good Morning America,” NBC’s “Later Today” and Lifetime’s “Lifetime Live.” She later found herself on the other side of the pitch as both an agency and in-house network television publicist and ultimately…Founder & President of her own strategic communications agency and AdTech consultancy.
ABOUT CRAIG ELLISH
MANAGING PARTNER, DIGITAL MEDIA & ADTECH
Currently, Craig serves as Vice President, Digital Strategy & Partnerships for Dr. Phil’s Merit TV, a new media network launched in April 2024 by Dr. Phil McGraw to over 80 million households and with a free app Merit+. Craig also acts as Managing Partner of Colebrooke Media Group specializing in digital media and AdTech services for global brands, high growth AdTech companies and publishers. He is respected industry-wide for his deep expertise in MADTech (MarTech, AdTech & DataTech), strategic partnerships and publisher development.
Craig served as EVP & Advisor to the Chairman and CEO of VideoStorm, an innovative creative-led, data-fed digital/CTV marketing solution. He worked with brands including P&G to develop first of its kind cross-brand creative formats driving deeper consumer engagement and data for tentpole events like the Super Bowl. He also collaborated with publishers such as NBCUniversal to drive eCommerce initiatives and innovative brand experiences across platforms. As VP, Agency Development for Yieldmo, a programmatic supply-side platform specializing in machine learning (ML) and content creation, Craig led the team that structured long-term global partnerships (SPO) with clients such as GroupM, Target and OMG. And, as Head of Video for Taboola, the leading native discovery platform in the world, Craig was instrumental in helping the company achieve a $200 million video run rate and over one billion in yearly revenue by building out the video business from inception. Craig was a founding member of LIN Mobile, as VP of Sales and Publisher Development, working with LIN Digital and LIN TV transforming their business across the 44 local TV Station Group in preparation for the acquisition by Nexstar.
Craig’s career began at CNN managing CBTN, working with local affiliates and advertising partners on national broadcast negotiations. Throughout his storied career, Craig has been successful at increasing revenue, creating innovative new product solutions, mentoring high performance teams and developing long-term strategic partnerships.