Ted Dhanik is an American business executive.[1] At Myspace, Dhanik was a department VP and had helped launch the company when it was still in its infancy.[2] He founded the technology company Engage:BDR, which went public in Australia in 2017.[3][4][5]
Ted Dhanik | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Education | California State University, Hayward (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Executive |
| Known for | Myspace, Engage:BDR, and IconicReach |
He is also known for dating actress Tara Reid[6][7][8] and contortionist, actress, and America's Got Talent contestant Marina Mazepa.[9]
Education edit
Dhanik graduated from California State University, Hayward with a bachelor's degree.[10]
Career edit
Dhanik has worked as a director at Xoriant.[11] Other companies Dhanik has worked at include Atesto Technologies, Beyond, Brigade, and Merrill.[12] Before joining Myspace, Dhanik developed a lending program at NexTag and also led development at LowerMyBills before it was bought up by Experian.[13]
From 2003 to 2008, Dhanik was the VP of strategic marketing for Myspace.[14] He was responsible for helping to start Myspace when it was still in its infancy, and for helping to develop many of the company's marketing strategies.[15]
In 2009, Dhanik left Myspace to found Engage:BDR alongside Kurtis Rintala and Kenneth Kwan.[16] Dhanik recruited Myspace founder Tom Anderson to serve on the board of Engage:BDR in 2017.[17] Dhanik also developed IconicReach in 2009, which is a similar platform that focuses on matching popular Instagram users with companies.[18][19] Dhanik has also advised companies such as LottoGopher, Fighter, and Schizo Pictures.[20]
Publications edit
Dhanik has written articles for Ad Age,[21] Fast Company,[22] and others.
Personal life edit
In 2017, Dhanik dated actress Tara Reid.[23][24] In 2019, Dhanik dated contortionist, actress, and America's Got Talent contestant Marina Mazepa.[25] Since 2022, he has been dating model Joy Corrigan.[26]
Dhanik has various homes, including one in the West Hollywood Hills.[4][27][28]
In 2022, his Bugatti Veyron was featured in AutoEvolution.com website.[29]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Yeo, Melissa (December 13, 2017). "Myspace Tom makes his ASX debut with a 25pc gain". Stockhead.
- ^ "WeHo ad tech company begins $100-million buying spree to launch an online publishing arm". Los Angeles Times. August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Here's What We Learned About The CEO Pay At engage:BDR Limited (ASX:EN1)". www.yahoo.com. 10 December 2020.
- ^ a b Sisson, Patrick (May 4, 2016). "Inside a Tech Entrepreneur's Smart Home Hideaway in the Hollywood Hills". Curbed.
- ^ "EN1.AU Company Profile & Executives - engage:BDR Ltd. - Wall Street Journal". www.wsj.com.
- ^ Gray, Mark (September 27, 2017). "Tara Reid 'casually dating' tech entrepreneur".
- ^ "Tara Reid shocks at LA awards ceremony". New Idea. 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Tara Reid ready for kids". Toronto.com. August 14, 2018.
- ^ "How Sexy Contortionist Marina Mazepa Turned Her 'AGT' Fame Into Success!". November 15, 2019.
- ^ Interactive, Kluge. "Video: How the Future of Advertising is Changing the :30 Spot".
- ^ "The Many Hats of Ted Dhanik, Co-founder of engage: BDR | Space Friender". Space Friender. 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "UNITED STATES, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, Amendment No.1 to FORM 20-F". sec.report. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Ted Dhanik | Engage:BDR and the Marketing Scene - TechZuluTechZulu". September 6, 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-09-06.
- ^ "Interview with Ted Dhanik, engage:BDR - socaltech.com". www.socaltech.com.
- ^ "Now playing at your house - latimes". Los Angeles Times. March 6, 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06.
- ^ "Will Cryptocurrencies Change Digital Publishing?". Insider Intelligence.
- ^ "From Myspace to the ASX for adtech founder as engage: BDR prepares IPO". Australian Financial Review. September 4, 2017.
- ^ L.A. Biz
- ^ "Ted Dhanik - Co-founder and CO-CEO, Engage:BDR". Cheddar.
- ^ "Interview with Ted Dhanik, CEO, Co-founder and Chairman at engage:BDR". June 20, 2018.
- ^ "Micro, Not Macro: Rethinking Influencer Marketing". Ad Age. December 12, 2016.
- ^ Dhanik, Ted (May 8, 2015). "5 Office Design Strategies That Will Make Employees Happier". Fast Company.
- ^ Cain, Dan (November 22, 2017). "Tara Reid looks thinner than ever". News.com.au.
- ^ "Tara Reid goes underwear-free with her new man Ted Dhanik | Express Digest". October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Ted Dhanik and Marina Mazepa are seen on September 07, 2021 in Los..." Getty Images.
- ^ Clement (2023-04-26). "Joy Corrigan Goes Viral Over Her Bikini Photos Showing Abs At Coachella". BlackSportsOnline. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Myspace.com's Ted Dhanik Discusses Smart Home Design". Digs.net. November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Photo 6 of 9 in The Home Tours of Dwell on Design 2016". Dwell.
- ^ Coman, Monica (2022-02-22). "Former MySpace Executive Ted Dhanik's Bugatti Veyron Is a Powerful Ladybug". autoevolution. Retrieved 2024-01-06.