SPEAKERS
2024 SPEAKERS
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Some of the biggest names in digital marketing have graced the stage at AOC over the years…but it’s not name recognition that earns them a spot. It’s expertise and an ability to share their knowledge in a dynamic, actionable way. This year’s lineup is no different!
In this session, you’ll discover how AI tools like Descript and Pictory.ai are reshaping video marketing, offering unprecedented efficiency and creativity. Learn how Descript enhances your editing process with features like auto-transcription and overdubbing, while Pictory.ai quickly converts written content into concise, engaging videos. You’ll leave with practical skills to improve your production workflow and extend your content’s reach.
About Lou
If Don Vito Corleone, Marty Scorsese and Jerry Seinfeld got together to make an AI baby, you might end up with Lou Bortone. Lou is known as The Video Godfather, and is Consigliere to some of the brightest names in digital marketing. He’s a video marketing expert, an author, speaker, and host of “The Godfather Podcast.” Prior to becoming a “videopreneur.” Lou spent more than 20 years in the television business (before being run out of Hollywood!) Lou is also a father to twins, a rescuer of Pugs, and an expert at Italian curses.
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About Rich
Rich Brooks is founder and president of flyte new media, a digital agency in Portland, Maine, that’s been in business for over 22 years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and social media.
He founded The Agents of Change, an annual conference and weekly podcast that focuses on search, social & mobile marketing. He recently co-founded Fast Forward Maine, a podcast and workshop series for growing Maine businesses.
Rich is the author of The Lead Machine: The Small Business Guide to Digital Marketing, a popular and well-received book that helps entrepreneurs and marketers reach more of their ideal customers online.
He has appeared in Inc. Magazine, The Huffington Post, FastCompany.com, CNN.com, the Social Media Examiner, and many other news sources for stories on digital marketing.
He is also the “tech guru” on the evening news show, 207, which airs on the NBC affiliates in Maine.
About John
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker, and Wall St Journal best-selling author of Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, and The Ultimate Marketing Engine. He is also the founder of the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network, which trains and licenses independent consultants and agencies to use the Duct Tape Methodology. His keynotes and training motivate and engage audiences worldwide at industry and trade events.
There are infinite use cases for AI, some trivial, some powerful. Many are famous for boosting speed and efficiency, but for boosting quality? Insights? Not so much.
Join us in a full-day workshop and walkthrough of a comprehensive AI framework for B2B marketing, based on hundreds of hours of research, experimentation and iteration.
- Full-funnel AI framework for lead generation, from the top to the bottom
- Full-cycle AI framework for content marketing, from creation to promotion to measurement
Yes, we’ve entered a new era where AI has changed everything …or maybe not. Our audience hasn’t changed. Their needs haven’t changed. Their perception of quality hasn’t changed. In fact, the most important things haven’t changed at all.
This presentation will show you how AI can make you better at the basics and go farther into the tactics you love most about marketing.
No need for subscriptions to fancy AI tools, but a ChatGPT Plus account is highly recommended.
About Andy
Andy Crestodina is the co-founder and CMO of Orbit Media, an award-winning 50-person digital agency in Chicago. Over the past 23 years, Andy has provided digital marketing advice to 1000+ businesses.
Andy has written 500+ articles on content strategy, search engine optimization, visitor psychology, Analytics and most recently, AI. These articles reach more than three million readers each year. He’s also the author of Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing.
Andy gives up to 100 webinars and presentations per year and is a frequent repeat speaker at many of the top national marketing conferences.
- Top 100 Influencers in Content Marketing (#3), SEMrush
- Top 50 B2B Content Marketing Influencers (#3), TopRank
- Top 100 Digital Marketing Influencers, Brand24
- Top 10 Online Marketing Experts to Watch, Forbes
- Top 50 Marketing Influencer, Entrepreneur Magazine
- Top 20 Content Marketing Thought Leaders, Alexa
- Top 25 Content Marketers, Buzzsumo
- Top 10 Social Media Influencers to Watch, Social Media Explorer – 3x Inc 5000 Winner
Andy gives up to 100 presentations per year and is a frequent repeat speaker at many of the top conferences: Content Marketing World (10x), Social Media Marketing World (6x), Call to Action Conference (5x), Marketing Profs B2B Forum (8x), Content Jam (9x), MozCon (4x), WordCamp, Social Media Success Summit (5x) and SXSW.
Andy’s articles are read by more than three million people each year. His videos have half a million views. His book, Content Chemistry, is used as a textbook in marketing programs throughout the country.
About Chris
Since early 2020, Chris Carr’s company has been closely observing the rise of artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape the business landscape.
Through years of analysis, workshops, and hands-on experience, Chris has come to one inescapable conclusion: the large majority of businesses are simply not ready for this massive disruption from AI.
Whether it’s a lack of understanding, preparation, or awareness, many companies stand on the brink of a transformative era without the tools to navigate it. That’s why this workshop was created.
It’s more than just a learning opportunity; it’s a call to action for businesses to wake up to the reality of AI and equip themselves for the future that’s already here.
Chris has earned a Certification in Generative AI for Business Transformation from MIT and is currently completing his Certification for AI for Business from the Wharton School of Business
About Jessika
Known as the Queen of Relationship Marketing, Jessika is on a mission to redefine corporate America and create something she wanted to be part of. Jessika founded NOW Marketing Group in 2010 with only a laptop and a vision to give people with heart an upper hand. NOW Marketing Group was recognized as Inc. Best places to work 2022, is a Forbes-recognized Agency Partner, Partnered with Facebook, Google and is a certified inbound partner with Hubspot.
NOW Marketing Group works with more than 100 clients across the United States and beyond, choosing to serve – not sell. Jessika lives by a personal mission of helping inspire people to love more, give more and be more through authentic relating and proving doing what’s right, not what’s easy, can turn a vision into a profitable agency that produces results.
About Katie
Katie Brinkley is revolutionizing social media marketing with her less is more approach. With over 20 years expertise, Katie has developed a unique 4 post strategy that helps clients achieve more growth while posting less. This game-changing method leverages Katie’s platform-agnostic storytelling tactics tailored to each brand’s goals. From implementing social media growth for AT&T and DirecTV to providing done-for-you services for solopreneurs, Katie understands social media’s evolution. Blending journalism and social media savvy, Katie helps clients attract their ideal audience and drive measurable results efficiently.
About Keenya
Keenya is the CEO of Keenya Kelly LLC, a Vertical Video Marketing & Consulting agency in San Diego, CA where she strategically helps business owners develop video & funnel marketing strategies.
In just 3 years through vertical video marketing, Keenya has grown an audience of over 500,000, generated over $1 million dollars in her business and has helped thousands of business owners scale and market their businesses online.
She recently helped one of her clients reach over $1 million dollars in her business in 10 months on the TikTok platform.
As a partner with the Keenya Kelly brand you will surely reach Keenya’s strong female audience of influencers and entrepreneurs.
Learn how to align visitor intent, visitor experience, and your goals on your website to dramatically increase your conversion rate. This will lead to more leads, subscriptions, and sales…increasing your profit while lowering your cost per acquisition.
About Marty
Martin Greif is a digital marketing expert, author, and renowned speaker who has captivated audiences worldwide with his transformative strategies. With over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, he brings an unrivaled level of expertise and a passion for driving revenue growth. Currently serving as President at SiteTuners, Martin is responsible for nurturing partner relationships, creating value for the customer base, and overseeing day-to-day operations for this award-winning digital marketing agency.
But Martin’s impact extends far beyond his professional achievements. He is a man of compassion and social responsibility, serving as a board member for Vincent House, a respected charitable organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges. This philanthropic involvement showcases Martin’s commitment to making a positive impact on society and creating a better world.
About Nancy
In 1991, Marshall Communications was born, a life-changing experience for Nancy and one that’s she’s never regretted. Today, more than 26 years later, the agency has represented many major clients, including the Maine Office of Tourism, the Maine Office of Business Development, and The Orvis Company, among others.
Nancy’s hallmark is her commitment to living clients’ businesses. When she was representing Northern Outdoors, she became a licensed whitewater rafting guide. For the Maine Windjammer Association, she lived the life of a crewmember on the Victory Chimes. For Orvis, she is learning to fly fish and tie flies. She is also well-known for her infectious laugh and insatiable love for learning about everyone she meets. Making connections between people for their mutual benefit is a favorite pastime, as is connecting with new and long-lost friends on social media.
Nancy’s newest venture is The PR Maven® Podcast, a podcast about public relations and building your personal brand that features interviews with industry leaders, top executives, media personalities and online influencers about PR and their personal brand.
OCTOBER 9th in Portland, ME