Karen Bark is an experienced advertising sales professional with a diverse background in multimedia and print advertising. Currently serving as an Advertising Sales Account Executive at The Baltimore Banner since July 2022, Karen specializes in transforming the region's journalism and advertising landscape. Prior to this role, Karen held positions including Senior Account Executive at Today Media Custom Communications, focusing on business-to-business and tourism advertising, and Advertising Sales Consultant for Mid-Atlantic Media. Karen's earlier experience includes providing comprehensive advertising solutions at The Baltimore Sun for real estate professionals and consulting for LivingSocial. Karen's career in advertising began at Alter Communications, with a solid educational foundation from the University of Maryland, where a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television, and Film was earned.