Gavin McGarry

Before founding social media agency Jumpwire Media in 2009, Gavin worked for Skype funded webvideo start up Joost and he was the Head of Cross Platform Business Development at global media company Endemol.

Jumpwire Media specializes in social media for media companies. The company has built over 30 social media ecosystems for many of the largest media companies in the world. Jumpwire clients include: Starz, Yahoo, Virgin Radio, BBC, Toronto Star, Bell (Astral), etc.

Gavin has been working in media space for over 25 years. He has lived in Japan, Africa, and Europe exploring and understanding the global digital space.

He is a Google Glass Explorer and is invited to speak at media industry conferences around the world including: MIPCOM, International Institute of Communications, Harvard Business Club of New York, etc.

He is an avid cyclist, surfer, skier, and soccer player. He lives in Los Angeles.