The Merritt Group competitors

Matt is president at Golin; responsible for the agency’s EMEA and New York offices and is the current chairman of the UK’s trade body, the PRCA. On his watch, Golin London has been named ‘Agency of the Year’ eight times. Matt specializes in international brand and product communications and has launched products and services in most major markets around the world. He’s been fortunate to work with leading CMOs, designers, photographers and artists. He is passionate about creativity and helping agencies continue their evolution into progressive, integrated businesses that remain incredibly relevant in an ever changing world.

Rob Schwartz is the CEO of TBWA\Chiat\Day NY. He’s the rare creative person who is fascinated by all aspects of a business and finds ways to create breakthrough platforms and campaigns that build brands and get results. Since transforming from Chief Creative Officer of Chiat LA to CEO of Chiat New York, the office has experienced explosive growth, more than doubling in size. And helping the TBWA Collective earn AdAge A-List honors, Adweek’s Global Agency of the Year. And Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies.” In 2019, Chiat NY earned 18 Lions marking the best creative performance at Cannes in the history of the office. Throughout his career, Rob has spearheaded work for blue-chip brands including Nissan, McDonald's, Pepsi, Mayo Clinic, and Visa, to name but a few. Along the way he has won nearly every advertising award including Grand Effie's, Cannes Lions, and One Show pencils. He has also been a Cannes Lions Jury President and jury member of the prestigious Titanium Lion. Rob was recognized as ThinkLA's \'Leader of the Year.\' And is considered one of Adweek's \'25 Voices to Follow in Social Media.\' The story of his New York office turnaround is a case study taught by Harvard Business School professors. A few more facts about him? Rob is a board member of the 4As. He is a Friar at the Friars Club. He has been a guest lecturer at Stanford, Harvard, USC, UCLA, CCNY and Yale. He's an original \'Manbassador\' of the 3% Movement and now proudly sits on their board. And was recently named to the board of City College of New York (BIC Program). His podcast, The Disruptor Series Podcast was named “Best Agency Podcast” by Adweek. When he’s not working or tweeting, you’ll find him hanging out with his wife of 25 years. And walking their black Labrador, Pepper.

Jim Dalton is a Chief Executive Officer at Dalton Agency and is based in Jacksonville Florida Area. He has worked as Various Positions at William Cook Advertising, President at Dalton Advertising, and Account Supervisor at Consumer Marketing Group Inc. Jim attended Glenbrook North High School between 1975 and 1979 and Jacksonville University between 1979 and 1983.

After 20 years of working with radically different companies in nearly every major ad market with teams across 84 countries, Tracey’s greatest skill has become adaptability. She brings a balanced perspective and knowledge gained from helping brands like IBM, Unilever, Levi’s, Pandora, and PlayStation adapt in a world of constant change and digital disruption. She also serves as a member of the 4As Maximus Forum, a group of independent agency leaders that are working to innovate and adapt industry models to better serve clients.

Rhonda Ries-Aguilar is a Chief Executive Officer at Osborn Barr and President at Osborn Barr. She has worked as Chief Financial Officer at Osborn Barr.

Dan Nelson, Jr. is a Proprietor at 600 EAST Cafe & Business Center, President & CEO at Nelson Schmidt, and President & CEO at East Wisconsin Avenue Owners Association LLC and is based in 600 E Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has worked as President at ec-connection, Owner at Potrero Hill Photography, and Co-Owner at Nelson Schmidt. Dan works or has worked as Maritime Committee Chairman at Rotary Club of Milwaukee and Volunteer Member Flotilla 43-1 Milwaukee Harbor at U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He studied at Whitefish Bay High School between 1982 and 1986, Stanford University between 1986 and 1990, and Stanford University between 1991 and 1992.