In this episode, Matisse chats with Katie Zeppieri, the founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, about all things branding.
About Katie Zeppieri
Katie Zeppieri is a 2x TEDx speaker, author, social influencer, media personality, and founder and chief brand strategist of The MicDrop Agency, an award-winning and fast-growing boutique PR and marketing firm specializing in brand amplification for innovative companies and people. MicDrop’s roster of clients ranges from high-growth tech startups to serial entrepreneurs to C-suite executives and reality TV stars, including Netflix “Love Is Blind” stars Deepti Vempati and Kelly Chase, who together have a combined total of over 1.4 million followers.
Katie is a sought-after speaker, consultant and guest expert who speaks brand strategy, PR and marketing. Some of the topics Katie is frequently asked to speak about include: how to attract media attention, how to use speaking to build your business, and how to build a personal brand. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, The Huffington Post, Virgin Radio, and SiriusXM, and most recently, she has been recognized as the 2024 Emerging Leader in the Marketing and Advertising category by The Peak.
Before launching The MicDrop Agency, Katie built GIRL TALK Day, Canada's largest girl empowerment event, and an international school chapter network impacting over 100 schools and reaching over 15,000 girls in the seven years of the organization's operation.
Katie has recently launched a podcast titled Get Mic'd with Katie Zeppieri, a marketing podcast about the ins and outs of building a notable brand. Each episode features interviews with high-profile people—from entrepreneurs to executives—who have exceptional experience in marketing, branding, and PR. The audience for this podcast is CEOs, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals looking to uplevel their game. Some noteworthy guests include the Shark Tank investor Matt Higgins and CEO of The Atlantic, Nicholas Thompson.
Katie is on a mission to redefine the status quo in Marketing and PR. She's built The MicDrop Agency into a modern powerhouse, setting the standard for the future of Communications. By seamlessly integrating Marketing, PR, Branding, Communications, and Digital Strategies, Katie empowers innovative companies and individuals to not just amplify their brand but authentically connect with and captivate their audience.
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LinkedIn - Katie Zeppieri
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Host: @MatisseNelis
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