BIMA Board Spotlight: Get to Know Marc Fortier of NBC10 Boston
March 11, 2025 Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
In this series, the Chamber’s BIMA (the Boston Interactive Media Association) board members share details on their career paths, the impact of BIMA on their professional growth, and their advice for media and marketing professionals. Learn what BIMA means to them and how it has shaped their journeys. Dive into their stories and gain valuable perspectives from industry leaders.
Today we are featuring Marc Fortier, Vice President of Digital for NBC10 Boston and member of the BIMA board. Uncover Marc’s career journey, the impact of becoming a BIMA board member on his professional growth, and his valuable insights.
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how your career path has led you to your current role?
I spent over a decade as a newspaper reporter and editor, working for publications in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I made the move to online news about 13 years ago, going to work as a Regional Editor in charge of launching a dozen New Hampshire Patch.com/AOL news sites. A decade ago I jumped from there to NECN to become their digital director. In the years since, we added Telemundo to our operation, launched NBC10 Boston and then moved into a new building in Needham alongside NBC Sports Boston.
How has being a part of BIMA been supportive in your professional growth?
I’ve only recently joined BIMA, but I’ve been really impressed at the diverse group of digital-minded professionals, and the thought leadership and networking events I’ve been able to attend have helped me learn more about the industry and make new acquaintances.
What is one piece of advice you have for other media and marketing professionals?
Always treat your employees with respect and make their goals your goals. I’ve had some eye-opening experiences since the pandemic, and it has made me refocus my efforts not just on the results but also on the people behind those results and how I can help them achieve their career goals.
What does BIMA mean to you? How would you define it?
A family of individuals dedicated to helping each other grow and learn more about the digital media industry.
About the BIMA Network
BIMA, the Boston Interactive Media Association, serves a vibrant community of like-minded professionals from agencies, brands, publishers, and ad-tech companies with business interests in the New England market. As one of the Chamber’s newest networks, BIMA programming supports digital professionals through engaging thought leadership events, professional development programs, and fun networking opportunities.
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