CGX Lines Up Keynoters for emerge Conference

Keynote speakers at emerge 2013 are:

• Mark W. Pilkenton, Director, Global Brand Culture, Nike Inc.: As one of Nike's longest-tenured employees, Pilkenton has a unique insight into what it takes to propel a brand to iconic status on a global scale.
• Scott Voeller, Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy and Advertising, MGM Resorts International: Voeller is a 25+ year veteran of the hospitality and gaming industry, and has developed and successfully implemented significant branding and marketing campaigns throughout his career.
• Mark Krolick, Managing Director, Marketing and Product Development, United Airlines: At United Airlines, Krolick built strong brand and loyalty marketing programs with a solid analytical foundation, including advanced marketing analytics and CRM tools.
• Brian Shembeda and Avery Gross, Senior Vice Presidents, Creative Directors, The Leo Burnett Co.: A powerhouse creative team for Leo Burnett, Shembeda's and Gross' award-wining work has been applied toward such renowned brands as Sprint, Miller-Coors, McDonald's and Kellogg's.

The keynote speakers will present May 1 and May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to an audience of nearly 1,000 executives who represent some of the most recognized brands in the consumer marketplace.