Marketing Tails

Luke Silverman is the Co-founder and CEO of Bark Social, a social experience integrating three of life's pleasures: the companionship of dogs, the indulgence of libations, and freshly brewed coffee. Wanting his dog to live his best life, Luke was inspired to create this first-of-its-kind concept. He is a third-generation restaurateur who grew up learning retail business from his father, who was an...

Brad Shear is the CEO of Potter League for Animals, the largest animal wellness organization in Rhode Island, which provides shelter and care for dogs. He's been in the animal wellness industry for over 29 years, contributing to multiple regional and national organizations. Before Potter League, Brad led the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society as President and CEO for 10 years. He currently serves on the...

Darby Copenhaver is a Scale Specialist and Sales Coach at Agency 360, a marketing analytics solution helping businesses manage leads, advertisements, and social media marketing. In his role, he helps business owners transform their design agency burdens into assets that create predictability, wealth, and freedom. Before Agency 360, Darby worked as a Regional Sales Director at House of Floors for o...

Dan Coughlin is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Get Hyped, a leading influencer and social media marketing agency. His keen eye for innovation and passion for delivering measurable results with influencers have helped Dan navigate brands to unprecedented heights across an ever-evolving social media landscape. Now a seasoned marketing strategist, Dan's early career years were spent as an en...

Jessie Wallace is a Marketing Coordinator at Nordblom Company, a multifaceted real estate enterprise investing in commercial, life science, biomedical, retail, and multi-family properties based in Massachusetts. In her role, Jessie oversees marketing initiatives for the commercial, residential, and corporate teams. She has over 10 years of experience in the industry, working across various marketi...

Ian Garlic is the Founder of Video Cast Story, an agency that supports brands in developing strategies and goals for video case stories. He is also the Founder of StoryCrews, a company dedicated to connecting businesses with top-rated videographers to help them market and expand their brands through powerful video stories. With over 15 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Ian sha...

Cindy Dunston Quirk is the Founder and Chief Dog Lover at Scout and Zoe's Premium Pet Products, a company producing chews and treats made solely of American-sourced, human-grade raw ingredients. What started as an idea to cure allergy issues for her puppies Scout and Zoey evolved into a global enterprise creating products for dogs, cats, and small animals. Cindy's mission is to manufacture goods u...

Johan Axelsson is the Founder and former President of LeanSwift, a global leader in e-commerce and mobile solutions focused on customers in manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution, and fashion. He is also the current Global Consulting Head of Infor Practice at Wipro. As a serial entrepreneur who founded and exited companies, Johan has over 20 years of experience as a business and technical...

Todd Dittman is the Executive Director of IndiePet, a trade association that supports independent and neighborhood retail pet stores and manufacturers and the service providers that serve them. As the inaugural Executive Director of IndiePet, Todd is responsible for educating board members, defining manufacturing standards, providing competitive operating tools, and raising consumer awareness of t...

Shannon Rosic is the Director of WealthStack Content & Solutions at Informa, a British international event, digital services, and academic knowledge group specializing in publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions. Shannon has an extensive resume, working in B2B digital marketing, financial technology, and multimedia. Before joining Informa, she was the Vice President of Marketing at Flyer...

Mark Bevington is the CEO of Ninedot, a Providence, Rhode Island-based design agency focused on helping businesses grow. Mark has been in the advertising business for over 20 years, starting his career as a graphic artist for Circle.com. Beyond his CEO efforts, Mark serves on the advisory board at the American Institute of Graphic Arts Rhode Island, and is a former board member of Adoption Rhode I...