Patrick Coffee

Patrick Coffee is a journalist with a career spanning over a decade in advertising and media coverage. He began his career at Mediabistro as an editor and PR manager from August 2012 to April 2014. In April 2014, he joined Adweek as a staff writer/editor, later becoming a senior editor in October 2016 where he covered breaking news, industry trends, and managed the AgencySpy blog. By November 2018, he was promoted to editor of large. In September 2019, Coffee joined Business Insider as a correspondent on the media/advertising team, reporting on industry controversies, trends, and breaking news. Notable work includes investigations into Red Bull's executive firings, Publicis' Marcel AI tool challenges, and leaked PR memos during the coronavirus pandemic. In April 2022, he transitioned to The Wall Street Journal, where he currently covers advertising and marketing with a focus on corporate finance, consumer behavior, and industry disruptions. He holds a degree from The New School University.