Melissa Guy

Melissa Guy is a seasoned media executive with 21+ years of experience driving revenue growth, transformative partnerships, and strategic innovation across leading media brands. She serves as Chief Revenue Officer of Beauty, Style, and Entertainment at People Inc.—one of the largest publishers in the United States—where she oversees revenue partnerships and marketplace strategy for People, InStyle, Byrdie, and Entertainment Weekly. She is known for building high-impact brand relationships, driving cross-platform growth, and connecting advertisers to culture in authentic and meaningful ways.

Prior to People Inc., Melissa held senior leadership roles at Hearst and Refinery29, where she expanded top U.S. accounts and advanced multicultural business initiatives, particularly within the Hispanic market. Her expertise in strategic sales leadership, audience engagement, and inclusive marketing has made her a respected voice in the media and advertising industries. Melissa is an Executive Member of She Runs It and serves on the Executive Board and Achievers Committee for Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW). Outside of work, she is a wife and mother of two, a dog mom to two beloved pups, and calls New Jersey home.