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Andy Tretiak - Chief Marketing Officer - Airshare Oct 02, 2025

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Andy Tretiak is the Chief Marketing Officer at Airshare, where he leads brand strategy, marketing, and communications for the private aviation company as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. With more than 25 years of experience, Andy has held senior marketing roles in sports, entertainment, and technology, including helping rebrand Sporting Kansas City during his time as an MLS CMO. Before joining Airshare, he co-founded a marketing agency and led fan engagement efforts at FanThreeSixty.

Chris Kneeland - Chief Marketing Officer - Spikeball Inc. Oct 01, 2025

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Chris Kneeland is the Chief Marketing Officer at Spikeball Inc., responsible for leading the brand’s marketing strategy, growth initiatives, and consumer engagement. With over 20 years of experience in marketing, he previously co-founded the marketing agency Cult Collective Ltd. and played key roles in building collaborative platforms for creative professionals. Chris is passionate about community, connection, and bringing people together—on and off the field—to enjoy the game of Roundnet.

Eric Zuncic - Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer - Forsman & Bodenfors Sep 30, 2025

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Eric Zuncic is Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer at Forsman & Bodenfors, leading the intersection of business strategy and creative innovation across the agency’s global operations. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at DDB North America, and held senior strategic roles at agencies like Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Mekanism, working with major brands such as McDonald's’ PepsiCo, and American Airlines. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has a reputation for bridging creativity, product thinking, and business strategy in the agency world.

Ed See - Chief Growth Officer - Zeta Global Sep 30, 2025

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Ed See is Chief Growth Officer at Zeta Global, leveraging over 30 years of experience in marketing, analytics, and growth strategy to help brands scale through AI and technology. Prior to joining Zeta, he was a Partner with McKinsey & Company’s Marketing & Sales practice for eight years, advising top CMOs on digital transformation, marketing effectiveness, and customer-centric strategies. Earlier in his career, Ed held senior positions at Deloitte, IBM, and leading analytics and research firms, helping shape the intersection of data, technology, and business growth

Monica Chun - President - Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) Sep 29, 2025

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Monica Chun serves as President of Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC), where she oversees growth strategy, marketing innovation, and integration across the agency network. Before ACC, she spent over two decades at PMK•BNC, rising to agency President and COO of Brands, where she built out the experiential, influencer, digital, social, and analytics divisions. She is also co-author of The Art of Branded Entertainment, combining her passion for storytelling and brand-led experiences

Aron Bohlig - Managing Partner - ComCap Sep 24, 2025

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Aron Bohlig is a seasoned global digital media executive, currently serving as the Managing Partner at ComCap Holdings LLC in San Francisco. With a diverse background that spans startups and multinational corporations, he has successfully navigated the complexities of international markets across the US, Europe, and Asia. Aron has a unique blend of technical and operational expertise, having developed software for major telecommunications companies and led significant corporate transformations in the ecommerce sector. His strategic vision focuses on leveraging unique assets and forming innovative partnerships to drive business growth. Passionate about enhancing consumer experiences, he is dedicated to fostering innovation in digital media and ecommerce. Aron holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business from the University of Puget Sound.

Jean Freeman - Principal + CEO - Zambezi Sep 23, 2025

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Jean is Principal + CEO of Zambezi, an integrated & independent creative communications agency. Jean has successfully grown Zambezi from a startup to what it is today – a thriving agency twice named Small Agency of the Year by Ad Age and one of the fastest-growing businesses by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

David Rosenberg - Co Founder and Chief Creative Officer - Brand Up Comedy Sep 23, 2025

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David’s the kind of guy who can make Miracle Whip cool again—literally. A former comedian and improviser, he spent nearly 20 years leading creative teams at top ad agencies like Publicis.Sapient and VaynerMedia. Along the way, he cooked up national campaigns for iconic brands like Ferrari, Samsung Electronics, Mountain Dew Ice, and AT&T. His pièce de résistance? A Miracle Whip campaign that broke a decade-long sales slump, racked up over a billion media impressions, snagged a USA Today cover, and brought home a Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Silver Lion. Not bad for a guy who started out cracking jokes!

Ricky Abbott - President, Americas - Transmission Sep 16, 2025

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Ricky Abbott is President, Americas at Transmission, where he leads the agency’s growth and client partnerships across the region. With more than 20 years of experience in B2B marketing, he has helped global brands align brand, demand, and ABM strategies to drive measurable business impact.

Cara Quici - Singer / Songwriter / Actress and CEO - Quici Media Sep 13, 2025

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CARA is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. After the tragic loss of her

mother and brother, music became her way to reclaim her story and process grief. Her

upcoming autobiographical album, THE KRONICLES, set to release in 2026 which she writes

and executive produces herself, blends multiple genres and highlights her longtime passion for

flute, which she’s played since age 12.

The album’s first single, “BLVD” released in fall 2024, celebrates unapologetic self-

expression and features a flute solo CARA incorporates into her live shows. CARA

reached #2 on the Top 40 Radio Independent Artist Chart and TEARS reached #41 on

the Pop Top 40 Mediabase. The follow-up single, “TEARS” released in summer 2025, is

a raw reflection on grief and loss, reaching #6 and #47 at its peak on those charts,

respectively.

THE KRONICLES is dedicated to CARA’s brothers including her late brother Alex,

mother Mary, and dear friend and mentor Gangsta Boo. CARA hopes that through her

music, listeners can feel solidarity with their own life chapters and lost loved ones to

create a community of people who feel less alone in their journey of processing grief.

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