INTRODUCING Nick Westergaard

Tuesday morning Keynote  10:00 a.m.

Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Organizations Big and Small

Nick Westergaard

Abstract:
When it comes to marketing, it’s the best of times and the worst of times. New media allows us to reach more people, build personal relationships, and deliver real value to our customers. However, budgets are tighter than ever and we’re constantly distracted by all of the shiny new things coming at us. The answer? Get scrappy. During this myth-busting and actionable talk you’ll discover how getting scrappy can help you put your brains before your budget and simplify your marketing in today’s complex world.

Bio
Nick Westergaard is a strategist, speaker, author, and educator. As Chief Strategist at Brand Driven Digital, he helps build better brands at organizations of all sizes — from small businesses and Fortune 500 companies to President Obama’s Jobs Council. Nick is the author of Brand Now: How to Stand Out in a Crowded, Distracted World and Get Scrappy: Smarter Digital Marketing for Businesses Big and Small.

He is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review and host of the popular On Brand podcast. His thoughts have been featured in news sources such as US News & World Report, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Mashable, and more.

Nick is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events throughout the world. He teaches at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and sits on the Professional Advisory Board for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He is also a mentor at the Iowa Startup Accelerator.

Nick lives with his wife and five kids in Coralville, Iowa.