Change is inevitable—but how leaders navigate it determines whether their organizations thrive or stall. In this session, James Zilenziger, Chief Operating Officer of Rodman Media, explores the art and discipline of change
leadership in legacy B2B media environments. Drawing on his experience transforming workflows, digital operations, and team culture within a multi-brand media company, James will share practical strategies to help executives inspire buy-in, overcome resistance, and foster a mindset that sees change not as disruption but as opportunity. Attendees will walk away with actionable frameworks for leading teams through transformation while preserving the trust, identity, and institutional wisdom that
define their organizations.
Bio: James Zilenziger is the Chief Operating Officer at Rodman Media, a family-owned B2B media company based in Montvale, New Jersey, overseeing 10 industry-leading brands across multiple markets. With a background in organizational leadership and digital transformation, James has led strategic initiatives that modernize traditional media operations while
strengthening company culture. He is currently completing his Master’s in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University Irvine and is passionate about helping teams embrace change, develop resilience, and lead with purpose in an evolving media landscape.
MediaGrowth Executive Summit
2026
April 16 & 17, Chicago
Case Studies of B2B Media Solutions
in Complex, Turbulent Times
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