Colin Kelly

Senior Director, Paid Media Operations

Colin Kelly is the Senior Director of Paid Media Operations at Bully Pulpit International (BPI), where he helps lead the agency’s media planning, buying, and analytics operations.

Since 2015, Colin has designed and executed integrated communications programs for political, nonprofit, and corporate clients — including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Climate Power, and the Ad Council. In his current role, he drives operational excellence across BPI’s paid media practice, aligning systems, talent, and strategy to maximize performance and adaptability. Colin works cross-functionally to future-proof media capabilities, anticipate industry trends, and cultivate the skills and infrastructure needed to help teams — and clients — succeed.

Based in Los Angeles, C.A., Colin holds a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Statistics from Elon University.