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Brand Communications Speaker Series

The Erwin Center for Brand Communications offers a monthly speaker series in which influential people from advertising, media, marketing and communications speak and interact with students. Past Speaker Series presentations include industry professionals from brands like Nike, McLaren, The Ritz-Carlton and many more.

Jenny Rooney

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Jenny Rooney

Editor of CMO Network, Forbes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrooney/


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Jeff Brown

CEO, Ally

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Andrea Riley Brimmer

Chief Marketing and PR Officer, Ally Financial, Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-brimmer-a4345a68/


Matt Woerhmann

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Matt Woehrmann

CEO, Fitzco

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-woehrmann-2653942/


Vivek Bapat

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Vivek Bapat

SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, Marketing & Communications, SAP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-bapat-b74514/


Leslie Sims

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Leslie Sims

Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy U.S.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-sims-b382753/


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John Featherston

Senior Director, New Ventures, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-featherston-4b44aa9/

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Kevin Purcer

Director, Customer Digital Experience, Chick-fil-A

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpurcer/


Singleton Beato

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Singleton Beato

Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer, McCann Worldgroup

https://www.linkedin.com/in/singleton-beato-835bb14/


Bobby Garza

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Bobby Garza

VP, Experiential Creative Director, Forefront Networks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-garza-5a850a6/

Teri Smart

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Teri Smart

VP, Marketing, Forefront Networks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terismart/


John Dillon

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John Dillon

SVP, Chief Brand Officer, Denny's

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-dillon-0980723/


Andrew Ignatow

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Andrew Ignatow

President, Sterling Brands

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewignatow/

Brody Hartman

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Brody Hartman

Executive Director, Strategy and Creative, Sterling Brands

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brody-hartman-4bb1a8/


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Marianne Radley

Chief Brand Officer for Pizza Hut

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianneradley/


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J.D. Tuminski

Head of Digital, Def Jam Recordings

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdtuminski/


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photo: David WilliamsDavid Williams

Chairman & CEO, Merkle

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwilliams17/

photo: Dave PaulusDave Paulus

Global Network Growth Officer, Merkle

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-paulus-3b591/


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Andy Thomas

Vice President of Marketing and Communications, McLaren Automotive North America

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-thomas-9708b337/


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Deb Gabor

Founder, SOL Marketing and Best-Selling Author, Branding is Sex

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgabor/


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Mac Renfro + Arm & Hammer Panel

Founding Partner, Initiator

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-renfro-2872594/


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Ben Nemo

Operating Partner, Argonne Capital Group and Board Member, Krystal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-nemo-791153/


Jennifer G. Smith

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Jennifer G. Smith

Business Model Leader, Michelin North America

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergrafsmith/


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Jennifer Oliveras

Global Sponsorships and Corporate Events Director, UPS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-oliveras-428b271/


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Marla Kaplowitz

President and CEO, 4A's

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marla-kaplowitz-29113821/


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Fabio Tambosi

Senior Director, Global Brand Communications and Training, Adidas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tambosi/


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Tom Merritt

Co-Founder and CEO, OOBE, Inc.


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Chris Foy

President and Owner, Impression Sports & Entertainment

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfoyise/


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Beth Paul

General Manager, Bon Secours Wellness Arena

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-paul-b875b968/


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Dave Ridley

Former Senior Advisor to the CEO and SVP Chief Marketing Officer, Southwest Airlines

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-ridley-3b9b4611/


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Susan Credle

Global Chief Creative Officer, FCB Global

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-credle/


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Lisa Holladay

Vice-President, Global Brand Leader, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-holladay-7b39154/