Brandon Chesnutt

Brandon Chesnutt is a Partner and Vice President of Digital Strategy and Development at Identity, a Detroit-based public relations, marketing, and creative agency.23 He joined Identity in 2007 and has since held multiple roles, including Social Media Director and Director of Digital and Development.3

Chesnutt is known for his expertise in digital strategy, social media crisis communications, and reputation management.2 He founded Identity's social media practice group, which was one of the first dedicated social media teams in Detroit's PR landscape.1 His work has garnered numerous awards for digital strategy, content development, and crisis communications.1

With over 16 years of experience, Chesnutt has counseled hundreds of organizations across various industries, including real estate, private equity, hospitality, and technology.2 He is a sought-after speaker on topics such as social media crisis communications and digital reputation management.2

Chesnutt's career began at AMC Theatres as an Operations Coordinator in 1999, followed by a role as a Salesperson at Cingular Wireless.34 He has also been involved with Startup Weekend as a Local Organizer and Global Facilitator.4

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Oakland University and has obtained certifications from Google Analytics, HubSpot, and LinkedIn.4