Marketing & Brand Keynote Speakers — Canada & USA
Marketing audiences can smell a recycled deck from the back row. These speakers built iconic brands and positioning frameworks used by thousands of companies — and they bring current, specific tactics.
Spoken Artists books marketing and brand speakers for marketing summits, sales kickoffs and leadership events across Canada and the United States.
Brands or frameworks they personally built
Current tactics, not 2019 case studies
Takeaways for both B2B and B2C audiences
Willingness to review your brand before the talk
Jake Karls, Lezlie Karls & Nick Saltarelli
Co-Founders | Rule Breakers | Brand Builders
April Dunford
Bestselling Author: "Obviously Awesome" & Pioneering Business Strategist
Stewart Reynolds
AKA Brittlestar, "The Internet's Favourite Dad"
Sean Riley
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Dude, DUDE Wipes | Brand Builder | Innovator
Avery Swartz
Tech Educator, Bestselling Author & Founder of Camp Tech
Jake Karls
Forbes 30 under 30. Cofounder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares
Derek “Drex” Jancar
Co-Founder, The Remix Project | Chief Executive Officer, October's Very Own (OVO)
Anne Belliveau
Transformation Strategist. Former Chief Experience Officer, Cirque du Soleil
Justin Kingsley
Principal Advisor, Strategy at Office of the Prime Minister of Canada
Angela Ahrendts
Former SVP, Apple Retail; Former CEO, Burberry; Chair of the Board, Save the Children International
Julien Christian Lutz
Director & Creative Visionary in Music and Culture
Zechariah Thomas
Founder & CEO, Swift Hockey | Building Access and Opportunity Through Sport
How much does a marketing and brand keynote speaker cost in Canada and the US?+
Fees depend on the speaker, date, format (in person or virtual) and travel. Share your budget and Spoken Artists will shortlist marketing and brand speakers who fit it, with exact quotes within one business day.
Who are good Canadian marketing and brand keynote speakers?+
Canadian marketing and brand keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include April Dunford, Stewart Reynolds, Avery Swartz, Jake Karls, Derek “Drex” Jancar. Every one offers a free intro call before booking.
Who are good American marketing and brand keynote speakers?+
US-based marketing and brand keynote speakers represented by Spoken Artists include Sean Riley, Angela Ahrendts. All are available for events across the United States and Canada.
Do your speakers travel to the United States?+
Yes. Spoken Artists speakers regularly keynote across Canada and the United States, in person or virtually. Quotes are available in CAD or USD.
How far in advance should I book a keynote speaker?+
Three to six months is ideal; six to nine months for peak dates like January sales kickoffs and fall conference season. Short-notice bookings are often still possible — ask.
Can I meet the speaker before I book?+
Yes. Every speaker on the Spoken Artists roster offers a free introductory Zoom call so you can test chemistry and tailor the keynote before committing.