John Militello

John Militello is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in brand and creative strategy, digital marketing, and innovation. He recently co-founded Longblink, a strategy studio specializing in branding, research, and marketing innovation. Prior to that, he served as Director of Marketing at Volvo Car USA, where he oversaw US marketing efforts and represented the Americas on Volvo's Global Marketing Council. His work at Volvo resulted in several noteworthy campaigns, including the first advertiser 360-degree video on Facebook and multiple Cannes Lion wins.

Before his time at Volvo, John held various creative leadership roles, including Head of Creative at Google's ZOO and Vice President and Creative Director at fbi productions. He is also an adjunct professor at the School of Visual Arts and has been recognized for his work with awards such as the Volvo for Life Awards and PR Week Magazine Award - Cause-Related Campaign of the Year.

John holds a BFA in Fine Arts from the College for Creative Studies and a certificate from the Yale School of Management's Business program. He is passionate about innovation, strategy, and creativity, and is known for his ability to develop user-focused campaigns that stay true to brand values.