Edward Russell

Edward Russell is an Associate Professor of Advertising at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.12 He brings a wealth of experience from his 25-year career in the advertising industry to his academic role.1

Professional Background

Before joining academia, Russell had an extensive career in advertising:

• Worked for some of the largest and best-known firms globally
• Started as a copywriter in Chicago
• Held positions at Saatchi and Saatchi in New York City
• Served as European account director for Saatchi & Saatchi in Frankfurt, Germany
• Became CEO of Leo Burnett's office in Warsaw, Poland
• Led Procter & Gamble's international business at Leo Burnett's Chicago headquarters

Academic Contributions

At Syracuse University, Russell:

• Chairs the Advertising department2
• Authored "The Fundamentals of Marketing"
• Wrote Leo Burnett's international training program, "LeoSmarts"

Education and Location

Russell's LinkedIn profile indicates that he:

• Received education from Northwestern University
• Is currently based in Manlius
• Has over 500 connections on the platform3

Edward Russell's extensive industry experience and current academic role make him a valuable asset to the Newhouse School, bridging the gap between professional practice and advertising education.