The Plug Welcomes Tayler James As Director of Research

We are thrilled to announce Tayler James as The Plug’s first full-time director of research.

As the Director of Research for The Plug, Tayler will lead insights and strategy for internal and external stakeholders. Tayler holds a Bachelor of Journalism and Graphic Communication from Florida A&M University and a Master of Global Marketing and Strategic Communication Management from Purdue University. Formerly, she managed marketing and insights for Tegna and The Weather Channel.

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