Maggie Zeman doesn’t do ordinary. With over 20 years of shaking up the PR and marketing world, she’s built a career out of turning “meh” into magnetic. Whether she’s rebranding a legacy label or masterminding a media blitz, Maggie finds the heartbeat of a brand and makes it impossible to ignore.

As Senior Vice President and General Manager of Double Forte’s New York office, Maggie leads with spark and strategy. Her journey began in the high-stakes arenas of public affairs and tech PR—think the State Department, Netscape, and America Online—before she uncorked a second act in wine, food, and lifestyle. She’s led campaigns for the likes of Beringer Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, and Chateau Souverain, proving that storytelling, when done right, can be both art and impact.

In 2006, Maggie founded The Barn Group in Healdsburg, CA, where she built buzzworthy, bottom-line-driving campaigns for lifestyle clients. That bold vision led to a merger with Double Forte in 2011, giving rise to Double Forte Wine, a powerhouse PR division known for results and originality.

Now back on the East Coast after 17 vibrant years in Sonoma, Maggie brings West Coast warmth and East Coast edge to everything she touches. She holds certifications from the Culinary Institute of America Wine School and the Court of Master Sommeliers—because when Maggie goes in, she goes all in.

Heather is the founder of Vogel Venture Marketing. Her mission is to help small and mid-sized organizations drive growth and engagement by leveraging marketing fundamentals while creating momentum through storytelling backed by data.

She helps organizations define and position their brand, launch impactful campaigns, increase engagement and customer loyalty, and put marketing building blocks in place to drive sustainable growth.

As the Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO) for Coulee Tech, I am on a mission to identify and acquire IT providers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that are stretched too thin.

I take pride in partnering with IT owners who are looking for a solution to the challenges they face, whether it's resource constraints, an overwhelming workload, or simply being stretched too thin.

Calley is the Customer Success Lead at Zest and the Community Development Manager at The Coven in Eau Claire. She has extensive experience fostering customer relationships through online communities to drive brand loyalty.

Ryan is an experienced designer and digital marketer that is helping marketers use AI to improve their workflows and productivity.

Megan is an author, speaker, educator, and marketer with a passion for helping marketers overcome roadblocks.

With over 20 years of executive experience in retail, e-commerce, and credit industries, Ted is a seasoned marketing and e-commerce expert dedicated to driving growth, expansion, and customer loyalty for both B2B and B2C organizations.

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