Clarity about the future can be elusive in business. Reacting to changes in the economy and technology, and managing day-to-day operations often supersedes long-term planning. Let Keppler Speakers provide your company the guidance necessary to adapt in the 21st century. Our compelling innovation speakers will leave your audience inspired and prepared for the challenges ahead.

John Battelle: The Transformative Power of the Internet

Co-founding editor of WIRED magazine and author of The Search: How Google and Its Rivals Rewrote the Rules of Business and Transformed Our Culture, John Battelle helps organizations discover the potential of the internet for business growth. He demonstrates how cutting-edge technology can transform your business.

Peter Leyden: Harnessing the Future

Future trends expert Peter Leyden is the director of the New Politics Institute and co-author of The Long Boom and What’s Next?. His unique presentations illuminate the demographic, technological, and economic changes taking place in the United States and their implications for business, preparing organizations to evolve with the shifting times.

Peter Sheahan: Global War for Talent

Peter Sheahan, whose book FLIP will be released on April 1, harnesses the power of creative thinking to revolutionize business. A consultant for Coca-Cola, News Corp., and Ernst & Young, Sheahan uses his expertise on the Millennial generation to give organizations a head start in attracting the biggest wave of consumers and workers in history.

Chris Trimble: Innovation Success Stories

The author of 10 Rules for Strategic Innovators, Chris Trimble uses his years of research as a professor at Dartmouth College to show organizations the keys to successful innovation. Sharing compelling stories from IBM, Ben & Jerry’s, and John Deere, Trimble demonstrates how it is possible to innovate and succeed within any organization, large or small.

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Savvy marketing isn’t just for big-name brands anymore. Without a strong identity, a company can easily fall off the radar. Carving out a niche in any marketplace takes careful planning and hard work, but most importantly, creative vision. Take cues from the brand masterminds behind Starbucks, Harley-Davidson, and other household names and make your brand an exciting, visible presence in your industry.

A true marketing guru, John Moore led countless national promotions as the retail marketing manager for Starbucks and leveraged the power of customer loyalty as the director of national marketing for Whole Foods. Moore brings his out-of-the-box branding strategies to organizations around the country, helping them gain industry traction.

As Harley-Davidson’s director of communications, Ken Schmidt triggered Harley’s dramatic corporate turnaround. Reigniting the brand by leveraging the Harley culture and creating powerful customer relationships, Schmidt brought new life to the company by breaking all the rules. Now as a branding and marketing consultant, he helps corporate powerhouses like Coca-Cola and IBM dominate the market.

Stan Slap is one of the world’s most successful brand innovators, one of the few presenters at the prestigious 2007 Microsoft CEO Summit, and one who has directed company expansion for Oracle, Patagonia, and other Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. Emphasizing manager, employee, and customer cultures, he gives today’s biggest, smartest, and fastest companies a leg up on the competition with his “Deadly Serious. Totally Twisted.” presentations.

Orin Smith, the president and CEO of Starbucks from 2000-2005, prompted the company’s dramatic growth into the world’s most recognizable brand. By emphasizing people-focused philosophies and progressive sustainability and responsibility policies, Smith transformed Starbucks from a coffee company into a cultural phenomenon.

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As the US presidential elections has everyone focusing on the future, questions loom about America’s place in the global economy and about American interests abroad. Insider perspectives are invaluable during this time of global and domestic change, and Keppler Speakers represents some of the biggest names in global and economic analysis.

Although best known for his role in abolishing apartheid, former South African president F.W. de Klerk has remained on the forefront of global affairs. As founder of the Global Leadership Foundation (GLF), he advises present governments on solutions to economic and worldwide concerns. A true global ambassador, de Klerk is well positioned to assess America’s role in 21st century geopolitics.

As the economics editor of the Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes oversees all of its coverage of the American and global economies, making her one of the preeminent economic voices in the world. Straight from the source of one of world’s most prestigious publications, Minton Beddoes deciphers the global economy and the potential impacts of election 2008.

As the principal military advisor to the president from 2001-2005, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Richard Myers has unmatched firsthand experience in world affairs. Identifying global hotspots, Myers explains the importance of understanding the politics of the worldwide marketplace.

Stuart Varney, an anchor for the Fox Business Network is well known for his articulate analysis of financial news. Incorporating the latest national and world news into his assessments, Varney provides the foundation necessary to understanding the impact of American policy on the economy.

If you are looking for more speakers who offer up-to-the-minute economic and global perspectives, Keppler Speakers can help. Contact us for more information.

This week, the intensity of primary season has gone up a notch, and the stakes in this presidential election have just gotten higher. Representing the most insightful voices in politics and media, Keppler Speakers brings your audience on-the-ground, first person insight into the race for the White House. Each speaker offers a unique perspective on politics today, providing up-to-the-minute analysis on your organization’s needs.

The Washington bureau chief for TIME magazine, Jay Carney has unprecedented access to every facet of the political campaigns. To read his latest TIME cover story on the rise of John McCain, click here.

Newsweek senior Washington correspondent Howard Fineman’s “Living Politics” column provides weekly analysis of the political landscape. Check out his insight into the importance of endorsements here.

Chris Wallace, the host of Fox News Sunday and a former NBC News Washington correspondent, draws upon his prolific career when discussing politics today. For more information on his coverage of the American presidency, please click here.

Direct from the pages of USA Today, conservative columnist Cal Thomas and Democratic strategist Bob Beckel comprise Common Ground, a refreshing break from Crossfire-style programs. Addressing their political differences, Thomas and Beckel seek real solutions that unite, rather than play into cross-aisle conflict.




Whether you are looking for deep analysis or a fresh approach, Keppler Speakers can organize the perfect political program for your needs. Contact us for more information.