Most Recommended Experiential Marketing Experts

I help brands bridge the gap between technical visibility and human connection. In an era where digital noise is at an all-time high, I specialize in building organic growth engines that transform standard search presence into lasting market authority and measurable revenue. As the Managing Director of Empire State SEO, my approach is rooted in a rare intersection of disciplines. I combine a rigorous MBA-level strategic framework with deep-level SEO execution and high-stakes brand positioning. This ensures that every campaign isn't just "ranking" on a page, but is actively communicating a cohesive narrative that resonates with the right audience. I believe a brand’s greatest asset is its ability to command attention through a blend of data-driven precision and authentic storytelling. Whether I am consulting for an early-stage startup or a scaled enterprise, my goal is to navigate complex market shifts and technical volatility to deliver sustainable, compounding digital growth. With over a decade of experience across various industries, I have dedicated my career to helping businesses align their brand identity with their core operational objectives. At the end of the day, I don’t just deliver traffic; I deliver the strategic clarity required for brands to own their industry’s digital skyline.

WHAT I CAN DO TO HELP YOU:Your customers are your best (and cheapest) marketers – if you give them experiences worth talking about. That’s where I come in. As a keynote speaker, author, and customer experience (CX) expert, I help businesses turn everyday interactions into unforgettable moments that drive loyalty, word-of-mouth marketing, and revenue. Want a taste of what I bring to the stage? Watch my speaker's reel: bit.ly/DanGingiss2025 HOW I DO IT:With two decades leading marketing and CX teams at Discover, McDonald’s, and Humana (plus two B2Bs), I know what works – and what doesn’t. I provide simple, practical, and actionable CX strategies that don’t require a massive budget or tech overhaul. WHY IT WORKS:Nobody shares an average experience. They talk about the things they love or the things they can’t stand – and I’m here to make sure your business falls into the first category. Creating remarkable experiences will increase customer retention and also attract new customers. The result is more customers who spend more, stay loyal longer, and tell others about you. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT:Curious about some unique and fun facts about me? It’s all here: dangingiss.com/about WHERE YOU’VE SEEN ME: Author: The Experience Maker & Winning at Social Customer Care Podcast Host: Experience This! & Focus on Customer Service Featured in: AdAge, Inc., Forbes, NBC, Chicago Tribune, Social Media Today, CEOWorld, and on the cover of CXO Magazine AWARDS & RECOGNITION:World’s Top 30 Customer Experience ProfessionalsTop 50 Customer Service Experts of the Decade100 Best CX & Customer Service Books of All Time WHAT CLIENTS SAY:"Extremely relevant... his energy and passion for CX are infectious. Would book him again in a heartbeat!""He exceeded my wildest expectations.""Dan is very easy to work with and left a lasting impression.""He was such a hit that we brought him back!"“I have never seen a business speaker get a standing ovation from our group until Dan spoke to them about CX." WHAT AUDIENCES SAY:"By far the best keynote I’ve ever attended.""You delivered the best opening event message I’ve heard in years.""Engaging, actionable, and absolutely relatable.""This is a game changer.""Dan Gingiss is making marketing great again." LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU! (508) BOOK-DAN | * dan@dangingiss.com | dangingiss.com Newsletter: cxnewsletter.com Book a call: calendly.com/dgingiss

Mike Montague is the founder of Avenue9, a Human-First AI Marketing® agency, which helps companies scale growth with his Human+AI Capability Map™. He is known for practical frameworks that turn AI into a trained teammate rather than a generic content tool, helping teams increase productivity, improve customer experience, and build trust at scale. He has worked with global brands including LinkedIn, HubSpot, Uber, ThermoFisher Scientific, Sandler, Jiffy Lube, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs, and now, he uses his decades of past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help small businesses SMBs market like big brands. Mike is the author of the upcoming book Human-First AI Marketing. His previous books, Playful Humans was an Amazon #1 Best-Seller in the Happiness category, and LinkedIn The Sandler Way was a collaboration between LinkedIn and Sandler sales training that was downloaded by more than 80,000 people. Mike is an accomplished speaker and entertainer, performing on over 3,000 stages as a keynote speaker, game show host, and radio DJ, including performing with Billy Idol, Frankie Valli, and speaking at industry-leading events like Inbound and ATD. He has interviewed over 1,000 sales, marketing, and leadership experts on his multiple business podcasts, which have collectively garnered over 4 million downloads. As a former web developer of over 200 websites, he also regularly speaks about SEO and the transition to AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). He is widely known for a simple philosophy: AI should amplify authenticity, not replace it with automation. His work centers on turning AI into a trained teammate that enhances human creativity, judgment, and connection. Quote Angles and Talking Points for Journalists - Why AI is intensifying work instead of reducing it, and what leaders should do about it - The difference between AI as a tool and AI as a trained teammate - How small businesses can compete with enterprise marketing teams using AI - Why trust is replacing traffic as the primary growth metric - The rise of Answer Engine Optimization and how AI is changing discovery - How to redesign marketing roles for the Human+AI era - The risks of generic AI content and how to preserve brand voice - What executives get wrong about AI adoption and productivity - How to build human connection at scale with AI systems Short Bio or Introduction: Introduction Mike Montague is a leading voice in Human-First AI Marketing. His company, Avenue9, is an AI-powered marketing agency helping small businesses scale without burning bridges or blowing out their budgets. Mike has worked with giant brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s authored two books: LinkedIn The Sandler Way and Playful Humans, and his podcasts have over 4 million downloads. Now, he uses his decades of past marketing experience and the AI tools of the future to help small businesses amplify their marketing impact.

At Truly, we believe that unique experiences create more happiness than material possessions. From exclusive meet and greets with Michelin-starred chefs to behind-the-scenes tours at Formula 1; and from near space flights to immersive Mi6 experiences with ex-agents; our mission is to help people create and share happy memories that last a lifetime. * Winner - Good Web Guide, Luxury Website of the Year * Winner - Online Retail Awards

For the past six years, my family and I have lived and traveled continuously around the world, visiting every continent in a 13-month span and documenting the experience as full-time travel creators. Along the way, our YouTube channels have grown to more than 700,000 subscribers, drawn not to glossy brochure travel, but to the real version: the logistics, the decisions, the tradeoffs, and the moments that don’t fit neatly into an Instagram square. After decades spent running digital marketing agencies, I co-founded ABC Trips, a luxury and adventure travel agency focused on high-touch, experience-driven travel—polar expeditions, African safaris, expedition cruising, private yachts, and deeply cultural itineraries designed for solos, couples, groups, and families. The work sits at the intersection of brokerage, storytelling, and logistics, with a strong bias toward knowing what’s genuinely worth the splurge—and what’s just good marketing. Along the way, I’ve served as a quoted travel industry source for major publications, appeared on network news segments and podcasts, and collaborated closely with leading travel brands, lodges, and expedition operators worldwide. My commentary often focuses on luxury and expedition travel, family and multigenerational travel, travel trends, and what it actually takes to design a location-flexible life that works long-term. These days, my time is split between: - Advising clients on exceptional luxury and adventure travel through ABC Trips - Serving as a media source and collaborator for journalists and brands - Continuing to explore the world with my family—still learning, still curious I’m not especially interested in chasing trends or shouting into the void. I value thoughtful questions, smart conversations, and people who care about doing things well—and enjoying the ride while they’re at it. If our paths cross, there’s a good chance we’ll have something interesting to talk about.

Marketing strategist, consultant and speaker with a proven background in organic marketing, social media, brand management, SEO, content marketing, e-commerce and social media. I’ve worked on projects for Retail Council of Canada, Oxford Properties, West Edmonton Mall (Triple Five Worldwide), Tiffany & Co., LUSH Cosmetics, LoyaltyOne, Victoria's Secret, Freson Bros and others. With excellent reviews from B2C and B2B companies, technology and SaaS companies in premium/high ticket markets, with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) majoring in Marketing, a Certificate in Real Estate (Commercial), and a Certificate in Leadership. My insights are posted on the NASDAQ, The Sun (USA), US Chamber of Commerce, CTV News (Canada), Shopify, NTD TV (China), Entrepreneur, Retail News Asia (China) Yahoo Finance, Bustle, CBC Radio (Canada), CVM Radio (Caribbean), Voyage LA, Shoutout LA, The Gleaner (Jamaica), SHEEN Magazine, Seaside Retailer, Google News, Retail Insider (Canada), California Apparel News, Betches, Best Life, GoBanking, Industry Rules and more. Let's connect!

I am a marketing strategist and growth consultant with 18+ years of experience across digital marketing, brand positioning, performance systems, and AI-led business growth. I work with businesses to improve how they are discovered, understood, and chosen in increasingly competitive and AI-influenced markets. My work focuses on the practical side of growth, how strategy, content, performance marketing, customer behavior, and AI can work together to create measurable business outcomes. Over the years, I have contributed to campaigns and growth initiatives for brands such as DHL, Walmart, BMW, and Landmark Group, while also working across technology, finance, e-commerce, hospitality, healthcare, and real estate. I am especially interested in how AI is reshaping search, content, decision journeys, and marketing operations, and how businesses can use it in a commercially useful way rather than as a trend. I bring a perspective that combines business thinking with hands-on execution, with a strong focus on clarity, growth, and real-world results.

With over two decades of experience shaping and scaling digital ecosystems for enterprise and franchise brands, I specialize in the intersection of SEO, AI-Search (AIO), GEO, and structured data strategy — transforming complex algorithms and emerging AI behaviors into actionable, measurable business growth. As a technical strategist and AI adoption leader, I bridge data, content, and automation to future-proof digital visibility. My work focuses on how AI-driven search, voice interfaces, and structured data are redefining discoverability, authority, and conversion — both for brands and the evolving user experience. I’ve led cross-disciplinary teams delivering top-tier results across hundreds of markets, aligning marketing operations, content systems, and analytics pipelines with modern AI-search readiness standards. My approach blends creative insight with analytical rigor, ensuring each initiative contributes to a unified performance architecture — from schema-first frameworks and entity optimization to AI-assisted content production and voice-search strategy. Recognized for thought leadership in SEO innovation, AI implementation, and structured data excellence, I actively contribute to advancing the dialogue around where organic search, automation, and generative models converge. Core Expertise: SEO & AI-Search (AIO) • Local & GEO Optimization • Structured Data & Schema Architecture • Voice Search & Conversational AI • Content Intelligence Systems • Technical SEO • Data-Driven Strategy & Analytics • AI Implementation & Automation Leadership

I consult on marketing projects that need a combination of strategic expertise and hands-on execution. My focus areas: - Digital marketing & campaign strategy - Event marketing & visibility planning - Content strategy, SEO, & AI search - Brand positioning & messaging

Digital Solutions & E-commerce Expertise (20+ years) in Omnichannel Marketing & CX | Customer Insights & Market Intelligence. PhD candidate in Human-Computer Interaction. Independent consultant with 8+ years coaching micro, small and medium enterprises in digital transformation and online business development. Proven track record supporting 3.000+ SMEs across Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa through international development programs (UN-ITC), and national business accelerators. Expert in e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, SEO, and online business strategy with extensive workshop facilitation and mentoring experience.

As the visionary Founder and CEO of Analog Events, I have been leading the way in experiential marketing and event production for over 20 years, working with iconic brands, celebrities, and major entertainment companies. I am passionate about creating meaningful consumer experiences, partnerships, and collaborations that tell a story and powerfully bring a brand to life. With a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, I lead a team of creative professionals who blend the magic of unforgettable events with the promise of a greener future, crafting each moment to leave a lasting impression not just in memories, but also on the planet. I balance big-picture business strategies with visionary creative concepts to continually fuel breakthrough results and drive innovation in the event production industry.

Background Senior marketing and business leader with experience across automotive retail M&A, media, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and public-private partnerships. Currently VP of Marketing at Dave Cantin Group; previously CMO at Green Point and COO at IACMI. Expertise Brand strategy, content and digital marketing, executive communications, media relations, strategic partnerships, public affairs, growth marketing, and market positioning. Achievements Helps lead brand and content strategy for Dave Cantin Group; launched a top-10%-performing e-commerce CPG brand at Green Point; contributed to high-visibility innovation and automotive-facing initiatives at IACMI, a U.S. Department of Energy-led institute. Specializations Automotive retail and dealership market trends, brand-building for growth-stage and advisory businesses, executive thought leadership, integrated marketing strategy, and cross-sector communications. Notable accomplishments Executive leadership across multiple sectors, experience with nationally recognized brands and institutions, and a track record of building visibility, partnerships, and revenue-oriented marketing platforms. Also, owner/manager of a top 1% Airbnb in the Smokies.

My career has never followed a straight line—and that’s what makes it so powerful. I’m driven by the ability to connect ideas, people, and opportunities across industries, blending creativity and strategy to create meaningful, measurable impact. Grounded in a foundation of Political Science and Human Rights, I learned early on how to merge analytical thinking with heart-led values. That combination has shaped every chapter of my professional journey. Today, I serve as the Director of Marketing at EVCOR, where I lead creative strategy, brand development, and marketing initiatives that help innovative teams grow with clarity and purpose. Recently completing the Harvard Business School Digital Marketing Certification, I’ve deepened my expertise in customer journeys, analytics, and modern marketing strategy—skills I bring directly into my work across campaigns, content, and brand positioning. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Pharmacy Edge, I support independent pharmacy owners in navigating a competitive and rapidly shifting landscape. From building our digital presence to producing our first conference, my role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, always anchored in empowering others to build sustainable businesses. My background is intentionally eclectic. Certifications in health coaching and yoga instruction have taught me the importance of balance, wellness, and human-centered leadership. These perspectives influence how I lead, collaborate, and solve problems. As the host of The Multi-Passionate Pathway Podcast, I explore what it means to pursue diverse interests without losing alignment or purpose. Whether I’m developing strategy, writing poetry, teaching, or building community, creativity remains the thread that ties it all together. I believe growth begins with small, meaningful moments—a shared conversation, a fresh idea, a new way of seeing something familiar. If you’re passionate about innovation, creativity, and making a positive impact, I’d love to connect. Let’s build something that moves people—and moves the world forward.

Meet Georgi Petrov, the driving force behind AIG MARKETER, a dynamic digital marketing agency. A multifaceted entrepreneur, he not only owns thriving multi-7-figure online stores but also curates insightful content on his blog at georgiadvice.com. On his YouTube channel, he generously shares his vast experience. Holding an MBA and boasting 13+ years in digital marketing, Georgi has helped countless startups, coaches, and Fortune 500 giants across 13+ markets. A Google and Meta certified pro, Georgi personifies digital success.

Mark MacDonald is a seasoned strategist and creative with 4 decades of expertise in powerful Branding and Marketing Communication based on reliable research. He's the go-to guide for effective church communication, branding, and logos. As a bestselling author, engaging speaker, and founder of BeKnownforSomething.com, Mark empowers church leaders to communicate with impact.

Augustin Ndikuriyo has 20+ years in premium travel, helping luxury brands—cruises, safari lodges, boutique resorts, and hotels—turn stories into content that inspires, engages, and converts. Founder of The Digital Travel Expert Hub, he’s worked with Celebrity Cruises, Dream Yacht Worldwide, Orlando Vacations, SentientJet, TEFL Org, and Mardi Gras New Orleans, combining storytelling, AI SEO, and digital growth to build trust, authority, and high-value bookings.

As a marketing and business development specialist with over a decade of experience as Director at Echo Properties in Kenya, I excel at identifying growth opportunities, understanding client needs, and anticipating market trends. I design and execute effective sales and marketing strategies, mentor teams, and manage resources to achieve optimal results. I provide expert consultancy across the property sector, including residential homes, plots, land, commercial spaces, and property development. With a strong foundation in marketing and business management, I guide both clients and the company with strategic vision, practical insight, and a results-driven approach. Passionate about innovation, I leverage data, technology, and client feedback to create value, take informed risks, and foster meaningful partnerships that drive sustainable long-term success.

Anna Maksymenko is a marketing strategist and brand communications expert with 15+ years of experience across global agencies and Fortune 500 brands — including P&G, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, Porsche, and Guess. Founder of Maxima Agency (Los Angeles), she specializes in influencer marketing, integrated campaigns, PR strategy, and brand positioning. Former Head of Consumer Marketing at Ogilvy and Account Director at FleishmanHillard. Award-winning campaigns recognized at international industry festivals. Jury member, International Advertising Awards. ICF-certified coach.

Matt Deasy is Director of Impact Startup Growth at Grounded World (a NYC-based sustainability marketing and brand activation consultancy), and a consultant specializing in impact-driven business and sustainability marketing. With over 20-years experience in impact business and entrepreneurship, Matt has launched and led a wide range of multiple ventures, from a multinational extreme sports tourism business, to developing new initiatives in nature-based solution funding, experiential ecotourism expeditions, and sustainability marketing campaigns. His consultancy supports early-stage social entrepreneurs with go-to-market strategy, communications, and partnerships at the intersection of social innovation and entrepreneurship - helping them refine their strategy, sharpen their storytelling, and scale their ventures. Meanwhile, at Grounded, an award-winning, B Corp-certified, sustainability marketing and brand activation agency, Matt works in business development and marketing, helping Grounded secure and create world-leading sustainability marketing campaigns for clients such as Unilever, Lycra and Unsplash. Previously, Matt also: - Studied Sustainable Business Strategy at Harvard Business School - Is a qualified 'B Leader' with B Lab, the certification non-profit behind B Corp certification - Held the role of Head of Content and SEO for a Portuguese business bank - And has published articles for B Lab and Sustainable Times, amongst others. Today, his focus is on bridging purpose and profit - empowering founders to build ventures that are not only commercially viable but also transformative for people and the planet. He is especially sought after for his expertise in: Impact entrepreneurship & sustainability strategy, Go-to-market design & storytelling for mission-led brands and partnership building between corporates, startups, and grassroots initiatives.

I’m an Affiliate Growth Specialist with a passion for connecting people, brands, and creative ideas. At The Tour Guy, I focus on building strategic partnerships, driving affiliate growth, and securing online mentions through PR and outreach. My role blends creativity and strategy: I identify and recruit content creators to showcase our products, craft compelling campaigns, and amplify brand visibility across digital channels. With a background in client-facing roles and experience in both social media and marketing, I thrive at the intersection of relationship-building and performance-driven results. I’m driven by fostering meaningful collaborations and turning connections into impactful stories. If you value creativity, strategic thinking, and measurable growth, let’s connect.