Michael Appler is a communications executive and strategist based in New York City. He is the former Chief Operations Officer of a NYC-based communications firm, where he led media strategy, campaigns and client services for brands including Meta, Instagram, NBCUniversal and more. As a journalist, he is a regular contributor to Variety Magazine, where he covers culture and entertainment.

Currently, he is an independent consultant for a portfolio of investment and technology companies, including the e-commerce enablement platform VerishopGroup, venture studio Palm Venture Studios, and private equity firm, Marquee Brands.