Julie Matzen

Julie Matzen is the President and Founder of The Mayday Agency, a digital advertising agency based in the Greater Chicago Area.1 She is a marketing and brand specialist with over 20 years of experience in connecting brands to target audiences across multiple media platforms.1

Matzen founded The Mayday Agency in September 2013, specializing in helping brands rethink their marketing funnels and brand strategies.1 The agency offers full-service creative content across various mediums, including advertising, social media, direct response advertising, digital, and media buying.1

Prior to founding The Mayday Agency, Matzen held several notable positions:

1. Vice President at Weber Shandwick (February 2011 - June 2013)1
2. Founder and Producer of The UnScene Tour (July 2005 - February 2009)1
3. Marketing Manager at HeyAnita Inc. (1999 - 2001)1

Matzen's educational background includes:

• MBA in Technology Management from Pepperdine University (2000 - 2003)1
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications with a minor in Advertising from the Fashion Institute of Technology (1994 - 1998)1

In addition to her work at The Mayday Agency, Matzen is also an American Express customer and has been featured in American Express Business Blueprint resources, discussing how she uses their business line of credit to optimize her company's cash flow.2