CK’s Speaking Buzz

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Hailed as “Engaging,” “Dynamic” and “Inspiring,” CK’s performances are leaving deep impressions upon today’s business leaders.

See below what Fortune 500s and top universities have to say about CK.

Or, see her for yourself: See CK in action here.

northwestern“Great speaker.  Great content.   Great examples.  Showing us how mobile is used in the world today… CK’s speech was the most informative and most engaging—and she was the best speaker in our series.”

— Randy Hlavac, Lecture Professor, Northwestern University

“If your team needs to understand Mobile Marketing and its impact on B2B, bring CK into your next meeting. By the end of her energetic, engaging presentation, everyone will be thinking “How do I make this happen in MY business?” I thoroughly recommend CK as a great source of information and ideas to help you move to the next step in Mobile B2B.”

— Steve Cummins, Director of Marketing, Panasonic Electric Works

United Nations“CK’s session was in many ways a game-changer for our plans for future social-media outreach. Professional and well-researched, you cannot come out of the presentation unconvinced about the need to integrate mobile platforms into your future strategies.”

— Maher Nasser, Director, Outreach Division, United Nations

Stanford University Continuing Studies “CK gave a “walk on water” presentation, one of the best we’ve had in a long list of outstanding speakers. CK has a gift for pulling together all of the elements of a complex issue and presenting them in a cogent and compelling way… and for getting everyone in the room, including the instructor, excited.”

— Robin Stavisky, Stanford University Continuing Studies

Verizon“CK’s presentation style changes the energy level of a room—and it only gets better as she speaks. Dynamic and insightful, she grabs your attention with every word. Her cutting-edge presentation of technology, media and marketing are timely, and valuable. Certainly one of the best presenters out there!”

— Ozzie Akpata, Network Planner, Verizon Corporate Technology, Inc.

Deloitte“CK is an engaging speaker with great knowledge to share. Her enthusiasm for emerging technologies is both inspiring and contagious, with her tips on strategy development both practical and useful. She was a highlight of the conference!”

— Holly Seguine, eCommunications Manager, Deloitte, Inc.

Johnson & Johnson“A combination of knowledge, passion and an engaging delivery, CK thrilled and impressed us with her presentation—we will definitely be leveraging her insights in the mobile arena.”

— Sylvie Schnaier, Global Marketing Group, Johnson & Johnson

“In a world of events primarily focused on B2C marketing, CK’s unique positioning as a B2B mobile expert, coupled with her enthusiasm and expertise, offered Content2Conversion Conference attendees an engaging, informative session that encouraged them to think swiftly about the urgency of mobile. Our team and attendees were thrilled with CK’s compelling presentation and look forward to collaborating with her in the future.”

— Amanda Batista, Managing Editor, DemandGen Report

Microsoft“CK’s insights, incredible energy and contagious passion gives commercial marketers the guidance and inspiration they need to move into the mobile space.”

— Barbara Williams, Mobile Marketing Global Practice Lead, Microsoft

GE“CK is one of those rare presenters that can simultaneously meet the needs of those that are new to marketing with emerging technologies and those that are already working with them. She did an excellent job of outlining items I should be planning for in my future digital strategy, while providing clear information and direction regarding items I could implement right away… she has great energy and clearly has a passion for her profession!”

— April M. Ward, Digital Communications Leader, GE Energy Services

SAP“CK is one of the most-gifted presenters I have ever seen—she truly inspired the crowd with her knowledge and passion for mobile business strategy and had us all ready to take action.”

— Michael Brenner, Sr. Director, Integrated Marketing, SAP

Cisco“CK’s speech was incredibly informative and entertaining, and has already changed the way I create content.”

— Tim Washer, Sr. Manager, Social Media, Cisco Systems

Impact Unlimited“CK was an excellent addition to our annual conference—engaging, intense and most importantly, very knowledgeable about the subject matter. She worked with us to develop a program tailored to our clients and her ability to frame the world of Mobile Marketing has them thinking in new ways. Even more important than our opinion, here is what our clients had to say in a post-event survey: “Um….WOW!” “Lots of information that I can use right away.” “Real solutions that can be implemented quickly and affordably.” “Would have listened for another hour!”

— Patricia Hennigan, Impact Unlimited

Rose Displays“You will be hard-pressed to find a speaker as interactive and passionate as CK. She takes her knowledge and expertise on mobile technology and perfectly crafts it to fit your specific audience. Our attendees were energized and engaged throughout her presentation, and were filled with real-life ideas they were anxious to put into practice!”

— Melissa Santos, Rose Displays

Bloomberg“CK not only knows her stuff, she has an engaging and entertaining presentation style that holds a room’s attention as she clearly presents her always insightful information.”

— Ron Casalotti, Social Media Lead, Bloomberg L.P.

Wunderman“CK is an impressive speaker who knows how to dominate a room. This fact, together with her wide-ranging subject knowledge, makes her a provocative force in B2B marketing.”

— Simon Silvester, Executive Planning Director, Wunderman EMEA

Marketing Profs“CK is such an incredible speaker and mentor that attendees were raving about her—she has a gift for teaching audiences!”

— Liz Bothwell, Events Marketing, MarketingProfs

Rutgers“CK’s sessions were among the favorites of the program attendees. She certainly knows how to captivate and hold an audience.”

— Eileen McCartney, Program Director, Rutgers University CMD

Viewpoint“A very dynamic presenter who clearly knows how to leave an audience with much to think about, CK led an incredible session showing exactly, step by step, how to integrate social media and mobile media to increase ROI.Had I only gone to CK’s one day of training alone, I’d have considered the conference a huge success… she knocked it out of the park!”

— Patrick Prothe, Marketing Communications Manager, Viewpoint Construction Software

Kennametal“When you know you have a full day’s class ahead of you, with only one speaker, you’re thinking 1 of 2 things: ‘Oh god, what did I sign up for?’, or, ‘I hope there’s a Starbucks in the lobby!’ Then walks in CK… when she breaks between segments, you actually find yourself following her around to pick her brain about this or that. Not only is she an engaging and dynamic speaker, but when she’s talking to a particular point, her energy becomes so contagious you just want to stand up and applaud! The ease in which CK presents not only shows her passion and intelligence on the matter, but it helps you retain so much of what she is saying. Thanks CK for one of the best seminars at the conference!”

— Jennifer Altimore, Site Content Manager, Global e-Customer, Kennametal, Inc.

Meng“CK’s wealth of knowledge and insights in the B2B and mobile-marketing spaces—coupled with her energy and passion for teaching—make her one of the BEST presenters we’ve welcomed at MENG in the four years our webinar program has been in existence! Our executive audience loved her and valued her advice, and we hope to have her back again soon.”

— Lisa Petrilli, Program Director, Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG)

Detroit Chamber“CK gave a thought-provoking, awe-inspiring presentation. Our members, without a doubt, found it to be one of the best ‘Maverick Marketing Monday’ events yet!”

— Katherine Cockrel, Manager, Small Business Programs, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

Social Slam“A fantastic success, as a keynote speaker for our national conference, CK absolutely ignited the crowd with her insight, energy and passion! Most important, attendees learned, with her presentation by far the most-viewed content after the event.”

— Mark Schaefer, Social Slam

Rutgers“CK lives on the leading edge of technology innovation. She is an inspirational speaker who presents a compelling business case for corporate innovation and outreach to existing and emerging consumers.’ Her energy and excitement is contagious as she brings often-esoteric subjects to light.”

— Abe Weiss, Executive Director, Rutgers University, Center for Management Development

Brainshark“It’s rare to find an engaging speaker who can “wow” a webinar audience. Enter CK. CK has the passion and marketing knowledge to capture her audiences’ attention and motivate B2B marketers to take action. With CK as a mentor, marketers are better equipped to integrate emerging technologies—mobile—into their marketing mix.”

— Amy Marks, Marketing Content Manager, Brainshark, Inc.

Mahaffey“Not only was the presentation’s content relevant for my business, but CK was so enthusiastic in delivering the material. I was able to take away so many key points and initiatives… and I’m looking forward to taking them back and begin mapping out a clear social media strategy for my company.

— Beth B. Wilson, Marketing Manager, Mahaffey Fabric Structures

Rutgers“CK raised the bar for the other instructors and made a high-visibility program even more so. She is an extremely knowledgeable and dynamic speaker who provides executives with invaluable guidance as they navigate the emerging social and mobile landscape.”

— Eric Greenberg, Faculty Chair, Rutgers University Center for Management Development

Walsh College“A dynamic presenter, CK gave an EXCELLENT presentation… she even inspired me, and my marketing, to ‘go mobile!'”

— Brenda Meller, Marketing Manager, Walsh College

Marketing Profs“CK’s attention to detail and willingness to tailor her presentation and topic to our audience makes her such a pleasure to work with. Plus, she earned the highest marks possible from the attendees… we will definitely ask her to speak again!”

— Kathy Bushman, Events Content Manager, MarketingProfs

“Passionate and engaging, CK’s presentation was electrifying! Providing a wealth of information, the evening was enlightening.”

— Cheryl Bonder, Director, Special Projects, Hoboken Charter School

“An amazing speaker, CK is an inspiration to everyone out there.”

— Veronica Zanis, Attendee, Rutgers University Event

“CK is so engaged and energetic as a teacher, that it’s infectious—you learn and you feel her commitment to your learning. She opened my mind and inspired me to research an entirely new area in mobile… that is certainly teaching in action!”

— K.L, Rutgers CMD Student

“Not only did CK educate me, she also inspired me to take a closer look at how these marketing tools relate to my business. And as a person who is called-on to give presentations, I appreciate attending one that is well thought out, insightful, informative and cleverly executed! The Chamber deserves a gold star for inviting her.”

— Prudence Cole, Being At Work

“An outstanding presentation—not only did I learn a great deal, CK is one of the best webinar speakers I have ever listened to, and I am quite sincere in saying that.”

— Cheryl Ahto, Principal, Brillare Advisors

“Timely and very informative, I thoroughly enjoyed CK’s presentation. Her energy and enthusiasm show how passionate she is about the topic she covers so well. I particularly appreciate the “rifle-shot” approach of her delivery: specific points, relevant to the B2B audience, with appropriate examples for illustration. As a result, I got the most “bang for the buck” compared to the shotgun approach too many speakers use. I look forward to attending another of her offerings in the future.”

— Mike Flesher, President, Arctic Air

“If you could bottle CK up and sell her, the need for coffee would lower significantly. More than that, she really knows her stuff. Mobile is so out of my league it’s not even funny, so I felt like I was drinking from the firehose during this chat, but it was good stuff. I left convinced I’ve got to get up to speed on mobile… fast!”

— Brett Duncan, Marketing In Progress

“CK’s session alone was worth the price of the event’s admission.”

— Frank M. Taylor, Owner, Made By Paceaux

“For months I had a nagging feeling that I needed to study mobile marketing so I could provide up-to-date counsel for clients. A wealth of information resides on the Web, but the prospect of finding it, compiling it, reading it—and understanding it!—was intimidating. CK’s workshop on mobile marketing broke through all that clutter: she provided a treasure trove of information for the non-technical professional and had me scribbling down action steps to implement when I got home… and I’ve already started integrating mobile into my own business communications.”

— Connie Reece, Founder and Principal, Every Dot Connects

“CK’s workshop was priceless and laid the foundation for 3 key questions across social and mobile media, namely: How to employ these tools through a strategic roadmap, Where these media can support business goals and Why these technologies provides a strong business case for B2Bs. High energy and greatly knowledgeable, CK kept the audience engaged all day… not an easy task!”

— Rhae Swisher, V.P. Business Development, Allcat Claims Service

“CK is a phenomenal speaker who provides insights on so many things… because of her I signed up for Rutgers classes and I’m VERY inspired.”

— Lindsey C. Holmes, CEO, LCH Business SM & Tech

“CK is an entertaining and interactive presenter, days later I’m still pumped and inspired… her energy is amazing and she lights up the room!”

— Nicole Tassinaro, Student, Rutgers University

“CK is such a dynamic speaker; great to watch and really informative.”

— Melanie Sollid, Communications Associate, HudsonAlpha

“CK spoke on why companies are so afraid to adopt all of the new social media techniques, and I was left completely transfixed on all of her ideas and points.”

— Katie Smith, Social South Conference‘09

“As a usability and qualitative research firm we’ve been testing the latest Web 2.0 & social media applications but it become clear to us that some clients needed to step back and evaluate their overall strategy in this space. We partnered with CK to offer our clients training to foster and elevate the dialogue with key stakeholders. It’s been a great success as the training sessions allow for a review of what is working in the marketplace, a discussion of actionable ideas and a realization that social media represents fantastic opportunities for marketers.”

— Lon Taylor, President, First Insights

“Our B2B marketing team was slowly making the transition to social media and we wanted to explore ways in which we could incorporate Web 2.0 and social media approaches into our marketing plans. CK designed a hands-on, practical training session for our team so we could understand the various platforms and the best ways to begin slowly incorporating social media into our programs with an eye toward the future and how we might expand over time.”

— Lisa Meyer, Global Marketing Director, ISI

“Through her educational presentations, CK distills complex business issues down to a level that companies can easily grasp and implement, with a sharp focus on developing business strategies for better relating to and reaching customers.”

— Mack Collier, Social Media Consultant/Speaker

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