Marketing & Social Media Awards Judging Committee
Chair:
Tod Plotkin, Founder & CEO
Green Buzz Agency LLC, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
As Founder and CEO of Green Buzz Agency, Tod Plotkin oversees the video content creation and strategy for (13) Fortune 100 companies and other fantastic organizations. Green Buzz Agency creates premium video content for clients like Ad Council, Amazon, Nickelodeon, Facebook, Apple, SYFY, HGTV, Goldman Sachs, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Navy Federal Credit Union, ACLU, Hilton, American Red Cross, AARP, HubSpot, and Under Armour® that impact viewers and generate an emotional response in them.
After winning several Stevie Awards, he chaired the American Business Awards for Video Production (2017) and Marketing (2019). Tod is also a (6x) Emmy Winner and (3x) Webby Honoree. Tod has presented over 40 times for the American Marketing Association, PR News, PRSA, various Universities, and has recently been a keynote presenter at Vidcon and Ragan Communication conferences.
Highlighted projects include executive producing digital content for the Ad Council’s iconic Love Has No Labels Campaign, executive producing one of the most successful Facebook Watch shows, and producing several videos in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation that have contributed to increased donations for the organization’s cause. Outside of video, he was Chair of George Washington University Athletics Alumni Committee, and is currently serving on the Board for Alexandria, Virginia.
Committee:
Supriya Agarwal, Director - Marketing
SOSV, New York City, New York, United States
Supriya has spent the last decade of her career cross-pollinating ideas, skills, and experiences working on global digital marketing and transformation projects. She has also architected, built, and launched a venture intelligence platform focused on the early-stage life sciences ecosystem. Her experience covers high-impact roles at startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Cherry Agarwal, Social Media Lead
Saïd Business School Oxford, Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Cherry has been serving as the Asia-Pacific coordinator for UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy Alliance Youth Committee. She was invited as a delegate scholar to the 2020 Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations conference. Cherry has been invited to several international conferences as a media and information literacy expert.
Priyal Borole, Vice President/ Director of Data Engineering and Marketing Technology
OneMain Financial, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Priyal is a Marketing Communications Technology engineering leader with over 14 years of experience in technology leadership, Omni-channel customer experience, and Marketing automation around the globe. He is a thought leader and speaker, and he has contributed with his research articles and journals, inspiring others within the marketing technology community.
Derek Gerry, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts
C-4 Analytics, Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States
Derek Gerry has spent nearly 20 years creating content and marketing campaigns for online audiences, working for some of the United States’ top companies, including Standard & Poor’s, Harcourt Brace, and IAC. Derek is a content and search optimization strategist with a deep appreciation for Saul Bass, Ken Nordine, and marketing fundamentals.
Luiza Iiupova, Marketing Manager and CEO
Easy Sound LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States
Luiza is a marketing expert, entrepreneur, and speaker. She has more than 10 years of work experience at well-known international companies in marketing and administrative functions. Luiza is currently the Marketing Manager and CEO at Easy Sound LLC, a consulting company specializing in marketing and CRM. She holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing.
Kirsti Jane, Founder & CEO
KJB LLC, Los Angeles, California, United States
Kirsti Jane, pioneering founder of Global Supercar Brokerage and esteemed sales coach & consultant, revolutionizes luxury sales. With over a decade of expertise, she empowers clients to excel in affluent markets. A best-selling author and speaker, Kirsti disrupts with innovative approaches, elevating businesses to unparalleled success in the luxury market.
Praveen Kumar Krishnamurthy, Product Marketing Manager
Adobe Inc, United States
Micah Laney, Senior Manager
Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Micah is an award winning Senior Social Media Strategist for Walmart. His mission is to help executives and associates at all levels build trust, tell their stories, and celebrate the more than 2 million Walmart associates, highlighting a global effort to help people save money and live better.
Muhammad Moinuddin, Senior Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Manager
RCG Global Services, Iselin, New Jersey, United States
Over the past half decade, Muhammad has demonstrated leadership and expertise in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, collaborating with diverse industries including Fintech, Airlines, Banking, and Healthcare Consulting. His innovative projects at the intersection of technology and healthcare encompass areas such as Generative AI, and Healthcare Data Analytics Platforms.
Vladislav Podoliako, Founder & CEO
Belkins, Inc, Dover, Delaware, United States
Vladyslav Podoliako, CEO of Belkins and Folderly, leverages over nine years of experience in SalesTech and MarTech to build successful companies. He excels at assembling top-tier teams, fostering innovation, and propelling businesses to industry leadership. He began his career in sales and takes pride in his entrepreneurial journey.
Kavin Soni, Financial Analyst
Google, San Francisco, California, United States
Kavin Soni is a technology professional with 7 years of experience, currently working as a Financial Analyst at Google Ads since 2019. His expertise lies in leveraging AI to optimize ad campaigns, drawing upon his specialization in the digital advertising industry.
Karen Thomas, President & CEO
Thomas Public Relations, Inc., East Northport, New York, United States
Karen Thomas is President and CEO of Thomas Public Relations, Inc. www.thomaspr.com, a leading technology and consumer electronics public relations agency based in Long Island, NY. Thomas PRÒ has an over 20-year history of successful PR campaigns for ground-breaking technology companies, bringing them high level press recognition, sales, and awards.