Brand Innovators today announced its Brand Innovators ‘40 Under 40 Midwest’ Class of 2014, recognizing the 40 most innovative brand marketers under 40 years old working throughout the Midwestern United States. This year’s were announced today, June 19, at a special ‘40 Under 40′ celebration at the Brand Innovators Digital Transformation and Managing Innovation, hosted by MillerCoors at the social media company’s Chicago headuarters.
‘40 Under 40’ Class of 2014 MidWest spotlights the achievements of the most influential marketers in the Midwestern U.S., specifically Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
The 40 industry leaders were selected by Brand Innovators based on their professional accomplishments, ability to leverage digital media and emerging advertising technology platforms (including digital video, social media, mobile, content data and analytics and e-commerce) to implement “best-of-breed” marketing and advertising campaigns.
“The Brand Innovators ’40 Under 40’ List represents the first generation of brand marketers that grew up with digital media as their native language, and therefore have truly embraced digital platforms to engage with consumers. Not only do they get it, they are driving the future of the media and communications industries,” said Marc Sternberg, co-founder of Brand Innovators.
“Brand Innovators searched the country for client-side rock stars who are not only innovating within their organizations but progressing positive change for the industry overall. We are extremely proud to share this list and we look forward to honoring each winner,” added Brand Innovators co-founder, Brandon Gutman.
Biographies of the 2014 class members as well as their assessments of the trends that will most impact the business in the years ahead can be found here, at the Brand Innovators 40 Under 40 website.
The marketing sector moves at light speed, and these are the extraordinary individuals shaping its future. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments. Congratulations Class of 2014 Midwest!
- Sean BartlettDirector of Digital Experience, Product and Omni-channel Integration, Lowe’s
- Chad BrizendineBrand Manager- North America Baby Care, Procter & Gamble
- Karmen ConradDirector of Marketing, Jimmy Dean Frozen, Hillshire Brands
- Jose CorellaBrand Manager, Huggies, Kimberly-Clark
- Rebecca DyeSenior Brand Manager – Coors Light, MillerCoors
- Darren EysterManager of Digital Marketing, Social Media, General Growth Properties
- Dilini FernandoDigital Marketing Manager, MillerCoors
- Aaron FettersDirector Insights and Analytics Solutions Center, Kellogg Company
- Morgan FlatleyVP Brand Marketing, PepsiCo – Gatorade
- Russ FlieglerSenior Marketing Manager, PepsiCo
- Mohammad GaberManager, eCommerce Strategy, United Airlines
- KC GeenSr. Manager, Social Media, GrubHub
- Brian GoldsteinGlobal Sports Marketing, McDonald’s Corporation
- Mayur GuptaGlobal Head, Marketing Technology & Innovation, Kimberly-Clark
- Tania HaighFamily Marketing, McDonald’s USA
- Tim HannanVP, eMarketing, Orbitz Worldwide
- Matt JohnsonDigital Media Manager, State Farm
- Ted KeyesMusic Content, Abercrombie and Fitch
- Brian KillingsworthVice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy, St. Louis Rams
- Matt KoppelmanDigital Marketing Manager, Riddell
- Lisa MathisonDirector of Media, Walgreens
- >Paul MatsonHead of Content and Social Media, Groupon
- Andrew MillerCorporate Marketing and Communications, Aon Service Corporation
- Ryan OstromCMO & Head of Digital & Ecommerce – Kenmore, Craftsman, & DieHard Brands, Sears Holdings
- Parvez PatelVP – eCom Marketing/Merchandising, Grainger Inc.
- Rashmi PatelDirector of Data and Brand Strategy, Kraft Foods Group
- Jean-Philippe PersicoDigital Strategy Manager, Robert Bosch
- Wayne PhaupManager, Social Media Marketing, United Airlines
- Ryan PociaskGroup Marketing Director, Johnsonville Sausage
- Brandon RhotenVP Digital, Wendy’s International
- Bob RupczynskiVice President, Media, Data, CRM, Kraft Foods Group
- Julie SalibaFormer Sr Director, Brand Marketing, Quaker Foods & Snacks, PepsiCo
- John SheaHead of Global Markets, Gatorade, Gatorade
- Jon ShenSr. Director, Interactive Marketing and Consumer Promotions, ConAgra Foods
- Jeremy ThumDirector of Interactive Marketing, Chicago Bulls
- Jason WardDirector of Marketing Strategy, Sears Holdings Corporation
- Megan WestManager, CRM & Recipe Strategy, ConAgra Foods
- Zach WestManager, Social, Mobile and Content, Walgreens
- Christine WhitemarshSr. Manager, Integrated Marketing Planning & Communications, Turtle Wax
- Jovina YoungBrand Manager, Blue Moon Brewing Company, MillerCoors
