Branding / Marketing Keynote Speakers
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Branding and Marketing keynote speakers can drive influence. Consumers become attached and devoted to brands that capture their imaginations. GDA is on top of expert branding and marketing keynote speakers who discuss the best brands as well as those organizations that champion a purpose greater than profit.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 5 Videos: 4
Jay Baer Featured
Marketing and Online Customer Service Expert
Jay Baer is the world's most retweeted person among digital marketers. He is a renowned business strategist, keynote speaker and the New York Times best-selling author of five books who travels the world helping businesspeople get and keep more customers.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Leonard Brody Featured
Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist, Best-selling Author and a Two-Time Emmy Nominated Media Visionary
Leonard Brody has been hailed as "a controversial leader of the new world order." He has helped in raising millions of dollars for start-up companies, been through one of the largest Internet IPOs in history, and involved in the building, financing, and/or sale of five companies to date.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Kevin Brown Featured
Author; Branding, Culture, and Leadership Expert
Kevin is passionate about helping people and organizations embrace a philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else - he calls it The HERO Effect®. Kevin inspires and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life!
Keynotes: 8 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Dorie Clark Featured
Communication, Marketing, and Branding Strategist; Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Dorie Clark is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Reinventing You and Stand Out.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 4 Videos: 4
Kindra Hall Featured
Strategic Storytelling Advisor
Kindra is a fresh voice in the industry and teaches her audiences to capture attention, close more sales and blow up their brands with strategic storytelling. Through research, case studies, and of course unforgettable stories, your group will be talking about Kindra for years.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Shama Hyder Featured
CEO of Zen Media, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing 4X
Shama is a trailblazing, award-winning entrepreneur who has built a global audience and is known for helping brands succeed in the digital age. Forbes, Businessweek, and Inc - Top 30 under 30 entrepreneurs in the field of marketing LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Marketing for four years in a row
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 3
Charlene Li Featured
Entrepreneur; Expert in Digital Transformation, Disruptive Leadership, and Customer Experience
Charlene Li is an expert on digital transformation, leadership, customer experience and the future of work and the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller “Open Leadership” and the co-author of the critically-acclaimed book “Groundswell”. Her latest book is the bestseller "The Disruption Mindset."
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 11
Jenn Lim Featured
Founder of Beyond Happiness & Cofounder, CEO & Chief Humanity Officer of Delivering Happiness
Learn why concentrating on the happiness and humanity creates sustainability. Jenn draws on her decades of experience in culture and strategy to translate it into a practical “how-to” framework so workplaces can adapt quicker, couple purpose and profits, and modernize org design to the Great Resignation and Great Awakening.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Amy Jo Martin Featured
Entrepreneur, Innovator, NY Times Best-Selling Author, Investor, Founder & CEO of Renegade Global
Amy Jo Martin is the author of New York Times best-seller Renegades Write the Rules, host of the Why Not Now? podcast, Founder of Renegade Global, Educator, Investor. She has worked closely with world-renowned brands like Dell, Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal and many more.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Heather Monahan Featured
Best-selling Author, Entrepreneur and Former C-Suite Executive
Confidence is the one thing that will change everything for you. Confidence is not given it's created. After a 20-year climb in Corporate America and claiming her spot in the C-suite, Heather Monahan knows how to create confidence and she will teach you and your team how too.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Michelle Poler Featured
Author, Social Entrepreneur, Branding Strategist & Creator of #100DaysWithoutFear
Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, and branding strategist. She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement empowering millions to step outside of the comfort zone and tap into their full potential.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Rakia Reynolds Featured
Founder and EO at Skai Blue Media
Raki is one of the most sought-after minds in strategic communications, a thought leader, tastemaker, and branding expert. Her guiding principles as an intriguing storyteller focus on the future of creaticity which gives her the ability to navigate the ever-increasing complex cultural and social media landscapes.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Michael Vickers Featured
Business Performance Coach; Personal & Sales Performance Expert; Author
Michael Vickers is a business performance coach who helps great companies and individuals increase the value they bring to their clients to become the Preferred Provider in the markets they serve. Michael has been spreading his message of excellence fas a business author, coach and speaker for over 25 years.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 0 Videos: 8
Duncan Wardle Featured
Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney
The former Vice President of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company, Duncan Wardle spent his 25-year career at Disney developing some of their most innovative ideas and strategies. Ideas that would forever change the way the company expands its impact, trains its employees, and solves problems creatively.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Crystal Washington Featured
Technology Strategist and Certified Futurist, named one of Forbes' 50 Leading Female Futurists
As a futurist, technology strategist, and author, Crystal works with organizations that want to leverage technology for increased profits and productivity.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 7
Johnny Cupcakes
Award Winning Entrepreneur, Brand Loyalty & Innovation Expert: Thousands Have Johnny Cupcakes' Logo as Tattoos!
If you want to inspire cult-like brand loyalty, the kind that involves mile long queues and permanent tattoos, Johnny Earle is your speaker!
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Melissa Agnes
Crisis Management Expert, Keynote Speaker
Melissa Agnes is a sought-after, international crisis management keynote speaker. She delivers powerful talks that help today’s organizations understand the realities that loom when crisis strikes. Her customized presentations provide tools and strategies that create a proactive, crisis-ready corporate culture.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Cheryl Bachelder
Former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., Brand-Builder and 'DARE TO SERVE' Leadership
Cheryl A. Bachelder served as CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., from 2007 to 2017. In those ten years, Ms. Bachelder led a remarkable turnaround of the company’s financial results with a compelling strategic roadmap for growth. Ms. Bachelder has more than 35 years of experience in brand building.
Keynotes: 12 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Jonah Berger
Expert on Decision Making, Consumer Behavior and How Products and Ideas Become Popular
Dr. Jonah Berger is an author and a professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a world-renowned expert on decision making, social influence, word of mouth, and how products, ideas, and behaviors become popular.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Kerry Bodine
Author & Customer Experience Expert
Kerry Bodine is an independent customer experience consultant and the co-author of Outside In: The Power of Putting Customers at the Center of Your Business. She helps organizations create and use customer journey maps.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey
Founders of Barefoot Wines
We started Barefoot, the world's #1 wine brand, in a laundry room with no money and no knowledge of the wine business. We disrupted our industry in spite of huge resistance. Your people will leave entertained and anxious to try out the lessons we learned on their own businesses.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Bonin Bough
TV Host, Marketing Exec, Investor and Author
Bonin Bough is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives, the host of The Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837. He was one of the youngest C-suite executives in a Fortune 50 company, Bonin has spearheaded some of the industry’s largest global marketing campaigns.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Carol Cone
Corporate Social Responsibility and Purpose Branding Expert and Speaker
Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE, pioneered the field of social purpose in the 1980s, and today is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost social impact experts. Her work has surpassed organizational goals, garnered hundreds of awards, and raised billions of dollars for a variety of outstanding causes.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Scott Deming
Leadership, Change Management, Customer Service and Emotional Brand Building Expert
Scott Deming is a different kind of speaker, trainer, and consultant with unique ability to engage and connect with people so they’re ready, willing, and anxious to learn. His presentations captivate, motivate and accelerate audiences to a new level of passion and commitment to deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Steve Dennis
The Journey to Remarkable
Steve is one of the leading thought leaders on retail growth and innovation and has been named a top 10 influencer by multiple organizations. As in an demand keynote speaker, strategy consultant and Forbes senior contributor he shares his wisdom on how brands can become more remarkable.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 4
Maddy Dychtwald
National Authority on Women, Aging, & Marketplace Trends
Maddy Dychtwald is a nationally recognized author and leading expert on the changing demographic trends shaping the marketplace, the workplace, and our lives. She has also emerged as an authority on the economic ascent of women and its impact on various industries, including financial services, health care, and consumer marketing.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Bryan Eisenberg
New York Times Bestselling Author on Customer Experience, Using Data and Buyer Legends
Bryan has spent the last two decades helping companies from Google, HP, GE, Marketo and businesses of smaller size improve their bottom line by focusing on helping their customers buy.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 13 Videos: 2
Ridgely Goldsborough
Founder of the Avatar Formula
Market domination is about two things: grabbing market share and holding onto it despite attacks by the competition. To achieve it, you need leadership and you need weapons that give you an edge. There are however weapons that your competition has never seen. It’s time for the WHY Advantage.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 3
David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE
CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute
The #1 question everyone is thinking about you and your company is, "Can I trust you?" A lack of trust is your biggest expense because for the trusted brand, people pay more, come back and tell others. Learn how to create a high-performing, high-trust culture.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Charlie Rocket Jabaley
Influencer, Hip-Hop Mogul, Motivational Speaker, Athlete and Dreamer
Charlie Rocket inspires those around him. He’s lost 135 pounds. Became vegan. Ran 3 marathons. Reversed the growth of his brain tumor. Became an Ironman. Recently finished his nationally-known Dream Machine bike tour across America. He also made the cover of Runner’s World and secured a partnership with Nike.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 0 Videos: 17
Lital Marom
Serial Entrepreneur, Innovation Strategist and Visionary
Lital Marom is a digital visionary, entrepreneur and strategist leading a new approach to learning and social change. Lital empowers business leaders with the innovation tools required to enter new markets, new sources of revenue, scale faster, increase profit to future proof their businesses in the digital economy.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 2
Kelly McDonald
Consumer Trends, Marketing and Sales Expert
Kelly McDonald is the creator of “How to Give Exceptional Customer Service,” the #1 selling business video series in the U.S. for over 3 years, Kelly is best known for her work in the areas of customer service.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Kaplan Mobray
Award-Winning Author. Motivational Speaker. Career Consultant
Ultra High Energy and engaging speaker that teaches audiences tools they can use immediately to elevate their career all while having fun and a positively memorable experience
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Phill Nosworthy
Catalyst for Leadership and Brand Transformation
Phill Nosworthy is an executive advisor, futurist, speaker and author in the subject areas that surround making business and life meaningful. Phill Nosworthy is an executive advisor, futurist, speaker and author in the subject areas that surround making business and life meaningful.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Gerry OBrion
Speaker, Author, Executive
Gerry teaches billion dollar brand strategies that companies of any size and industry can use to become the #1 choice in competitive industries. Inite sales, innovation and referrals, even with little to no marketing budget. Learn the power of "because" and how to leverage this in your messaging.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Dale Partridge
Serial entrepreneur, Founder of Sevenly.org, expert in branding, marketing, & social media
Serial entrepreneur, Founder of Sevenly.org, expert in branding, marketing, and social media; featured on FOX News, NBC; in INC Magazine, Mashable, MSN Money, Forbes, the Los Angeles Times and on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine; Author of the upcoming book People over Profit (2015)
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Corey Perlman
Social Media and Digital Marketing Speaker
Corey Perlman is an entrepreneur, author and nationally-recognized social media expert. His company, eBoot Camp, Inc., provides digital marketing services to small and mid-size businesses. A proud member of the National Speaker’s Association (NSA), Corey conducts his critically acclaimed Social Media for Business Keynote globally.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Jon Picoult
Customer & Employee Experience Expert | Author of "From Impressed To Obsessed"
Jon Picoult is masterful at helping companies impress their customers and inspire their employees, creating raving fans that drive business growth.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 7
David Polinchock
Accomplished Innovator in Media, Technology and Experience
David has been involved in a wide range of experiential advertising programs, the introduction of virtual reality as a marketing tool and city festivals. He was even a Disney performer. He brings all of those experiences to his speaking engagements, which allow him bring his presentations to life.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 3
Ford Saeks
Business Growth Accelerator, Author, and Multi-type Entrepreneur
Ford Saeks delivers impactful, interactive and entertaining presentations that improve results! From start-ups to Fortune 500s, Saeks is widely recognized as a Business Growth Innovator. He has helped hundreds of organizations, in a variety of industries, boost sales and profits.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 4 Videos: 1
Mark Schaefer
Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Bestselling Author of "Known"
Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author. Mark has worked in global sales, PR, and marketing positions for more than 30 years and provides consulting services as Executive Director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Ken Schmidt
Authentic Leadership and Customer Loyalty Expert; Senior Role in Harley-Davidson Turnaround; and Author, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance
A key player in Harley Davidson's turnaround, Ken inspires companies and individuals to shift their thinking and ride a path to success by becoming memorable – not for what they do or what they make, but for how they connect with people.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 8 Videos: 11
David Meerman Scott
Business Growth Strategist and WSJ Bestselling Author of Eleven Books, Latest is Fanocracy
Fandom is not just for celebrities, it’s rocket fuel to grow business, too. A big shift is underway. People are overwhelmed by superficial online communication – longing for true human connection. Business strategist David Meerman Scott, author of Fanocracy, shows how top companies are harnessing passionate fans to grow.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Jay Shetty
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-winning Storyteller, Podcaster and Former Monk
Jay is on a mission to share timeless wisdom of the world in an accessible, relevant and practical way. He has produced over 400 viral videos which have surpassed more than 8 billion views. His book, Think Like a Monk, sold over 1 million copies in the first few months.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Carol Spieckerman
Retail thought leader, speaker, trainer and advisor
Carol brings a rare combination of thought leadership and concrete tools and tactics, all of which are customized to the audience and aligned with event themes (no "canned" presentations or "pitches from the podium”). Carol is often lauded for her story-telling ability, energy, high-quality presentations, and in-depth knowledge of retail.
Keynotes: 11 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Barb Stegemann
Author & Social Business Innovator
Barb Stegemann is an incredible female founder, social entrepreneur, and author. Her company, The 7 Virtues Beauty, is now the #1 New Clean at Sephora perfume brand in the USA and Canada.
Keynotes: 11 Books: 12 Videos: 9
Scott Steinberg
Business Strategist, Innovation + Trend Expert, Technology Futurist
Award-winning professional speaker, bestselling expert on leadership/innovation. Author of Make Change Work for You: 10 Ways to Future-Proof Yourself, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty. Leading futurist/trends expert: 600+ outlets from CNN to TIME. Fortune 500 calls "defining figure” and "top trendsetter to follow."
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 3
James Taylor
Entrepreneur, Author, Host and Inspirational Speaker
James Taylor is an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized leader in business creativity and innovation. For over 20 years, he has been advising CEO’s, entrepreneurs, educators, governments, leaders, writers and rockstars on how to build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Kathy Varol
Purpose Strategy Expert; Former Head of Global Purpose Strategy at Adidas
Kathy created the Global Purpose (corporate social responsibility) strategy for adidas, a 22 billion dollar global company. Now Kathy helps her clients use purpose to stand out in a competitive environment, attract the best talent, gain consumer loyalty, and fully harness the innovative brainpower of their employees.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 4 Videos: 9
Bryan K. Williams
Purpose-Driven Customer Service Excellence
Dr. Bryan K. Williams is a keynote speaker, consultant, and author, who is a noted authority on service excellence and leadership effectiveness. His passion is to serve others so they may better serve the world.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 11
Denise Lee Yohn
Brand Leadership Expert
Denise Lee Yohn is the go-to expert on brand leadership for national media outlets, an in-demand keynote speaker and consultant, and an influential writer. She is the author of the bestsellers What Great Brands Do and FUSION: How Integrating Brand and Culture Powers the World's Greatest Companies.
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- 29 Artificial Intelligence
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- 83 Business
- 124 Business Growth / Strategy / Trends
- 37 CEO
- 110 Change Management / Organizational Change
- 75 Communication
- 10 Conflict Resolution
- 58 Corporate Culture & Governance
- 20 Corporate Social Responsibility
- 44 Customer Relations
- 24 Disruption
- 2 Distribution / Supply Chain Management
- 64 Diversity and Inclusion
- 25 Emotional Intelligence
- 79 Employee Engagement
- 86 Entrepreneur
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- 53 Futurists / Trends
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- 18 IT
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- 26 Management
- 25 Moderator / Facilitator
- 15 Negotiation
- 15 Networking
- 17 Productivity
- 3 Real Estate
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- 19 Stress Management
- 14 Sustainability
- 93 Teamwork / Teambuilding
- 50 Thought Leader
- 5 Trust / Honesty
- 33 Work-life Balance