TOP 50 ADVERTISING THOUGHT LEADERS AND MARKETING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR EVENTS

30 Nov TOP 50 ADVERTISING THOUGHT LEADERS AND MARKETING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR EVENTS

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The Top 50 advertising thought leaders, marketing futurist experts and keynote speakers are clear that in a world overwhelmed with information and saturated media, consultants who combine creative vision and cultural relevance are defining what brands — and society — pay attention to. And of course Top 50 advertising thought leaders list names below are among those creating the future of marketing: Driving campaigns, redefining brand identity, marrying data with creativity, or guiding global marketing strategies.

That said, it’s clear that futurist keynote speakers and martech pros come from all backgrounds and walks of life. You may even see Top 50 advertising thought leaders and advisors whose appearances surprise you.

Keeping all that in mind, it’s inevitable that depending on which conference, convention and corporate event planners you speak to, you’ll get different answers at who belongs on the list. We welcome any Top 50 advertising thought leaders suggestions you might have to put forth as a result.

In the interim, let’s take a closer look at who made the cut in this year’s edition. Reviewing the Top 50 advertising thought leaders docket, you may find quite a few of your tried and true favorites alongside new names as well.

The Top 50 Advertising Thought Leaders & CMOs

  1. Scott Steinberg — Futurist & advertising innovation expert for 3000 brands
  2. Marc Pritchard — Chief Brand Officer, Procter & Gamble
  3. Rob Reilly — Global Chief Creative Officer, WPP
  4. Susan Credle — Global Chair & CCO, FCB
  5. David Droga — CEO, Accenture Song (formerly of Droga5)
  6. Margaret Johnson — CCO, Goodby Silverstein & Partners
  7. Bozoma Saint John — Former CMO, Netflix
  8. Diego Scotti — CMO, Verizon
  9. Wendy Clark — Former CEO, Dentsu International
  10. Neal Arthur — CEO, Wieden+Kennedy
  11. Arthur Sadoun — CEO, Publicis Groupe
  12. Yannick Bolloré — CEO, Havas Group
  13. Linda Boff — CMO, GE
  14. Chris Capossela — CMO, Microsoft
  15. Todd Kaplan — CMO, Pepsi
  16. Jeanine Liburd — CMO, BET
  17. Ann Lewnes — Senior marketing executive, noted among top advertising experts
  18. Michelle Burns — Recognized advertising / marketing leader
  19. Kristin Lemkau — Marketing executive noted among top advertising experts
  20. Andrea Mallard — Included in advertising-experts lists
  21. Seth Farbman — Advertising/marketing strategist in top-experts lists
  22. Deborah Wahl — Marketing executive included in advertising-leaders lists
  23. Jaime Punishill — Named among top advertising-experts
  24. Frank Cooper III — Noted marketing/advertising leader
  25. Cynthia Price — Included among advertising experts
  26. Karen Walker — Recognized in advertising-experts lists
  27. Seth Dallaire — Industry advertising-leader included in lists
  28. Allison Dew — Listed among advertising thought leaders
  29. Peggy Alford — Named among top advertising-experts
  30. Stephanie Buscemi — Included among top advertising-marketing leaders
  31. Kathrin Günther — Advertising-expert listed among top 100
  32. Fabio Vaccarono — Noted marketing executive in ad-expert lists
  33. Kellyn Smith Kenny — Recognized among advertising experts
  34. Jane Scholz — Included in top 100 advertising experts lists
  35. Penny Baldwin — Named among advertising-leaders lists
  36. Dana Anderson — Also included among top advertising experts
  37. Marcel Marcondes — Global CMO, AB InBev (brewer)
  38. Conny Braams — Chief Digital & Commercial Officer, Unilever
  39. Greg Joswiak — SVP Worldwide Marketing, Apple
  40. William White — CMO, Walmart
  41. Melissa Selcher — CMO, LinkedIn
  42. Leslie Berland — CMO, American Express
  43. Raja Rajamannar — Marketing / brand leadership executive (recognized among ad-experts)
  44. Antonio Lucio — Veteran global marketing/advertising leader (recognized in marketing thought-leader lists)
  45. Jeff Charney — Marketing executive with strong advertising campaign record (known for memorable campaigns)
  46. Mark DiMassimo — Founder of DiMassimo Goldstein; advertising & branding strategist / thought leader
  47. Tim Rosato — Speaker and thought-leader bridging sales, marketing and advertising insight
  48. David Thomas — An emerging advertising-tech and agency consulting leader
  49. Taylor Tresatti — Analyst and consulting expert in the sector
  50. Chris Zimmerman — Technology, social media and marketing advisor

What This List Shows

Today’s Top 50 advertising thought leaders roster blends legacy brand-builders, creative agency powerhouses, digital-first disruptors, and global-scale CMOs. Some (like Steinberg, DiMassimo, Droga, Credle, Johnson, Reilly, etc.) represent the creative and strategic vanguard — those who push boundaries on what advertising can be. Others (such as Capossela, White, Joswiak, Marcondes, Braams) demonstrate how large companies execute advertising and brand strategy at massive scale. And still others bring data, technology, media strategy, and digital transformation into the mix — redefining the field for a modern world.

Whether you care about creative storytelling, brand evolution, media strategy, consumer experience, or advertising as business growth — this group covers it.