Speaking Engagements

Doug speaks on the future of marketing services, the strategic implications of artificial intelligence, agency operating models, leadership, M&A, and value creation in a changing market.

Doug combines four decades of leadership experience with a practical, commercially grounded perspective on where the industry is headed. His background as a president, founder, consultant, educator, and advisor makes him especially effective with executive, investor, academic, and industry audiences.

Sample topics

  • The Autonomous Marketing Era

  • How AI Is Re-Engineering the Marketing Services Industry

  • What Private Equity Should Look for in Modern Agency Models

  • The Future of Agency Economics, Talent Models, and Competitive Advantage

  • Building Marketing Organizations That Behave More Like Systems

  • Leadership Lessons from Agency Growth, Transformation, and M&A

For speaking inquiries, please get in touch.