David Berkowitz - Founder, Serial Marketer & AI Marketers Guild

David Berkowitz is a world-renowned marketing strategist, community builder, and author who has spent over 20 years at the intersection of technology and brand communication. He is currently the Principal of Serial Marketer, a consultancy where he generates demand for growth-mode technology firms and agencies.Community Architect: David founded Serial Marketers, a thriving community of over 3,500 marketing professionals, and the AI Marketers Guild (AIMG), which focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence in marketing. In 2025, he notably sold both communities to Marketecture Media.Agency Veteran: Before launching his own consultancy, he held top-tier leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer at MRY (Publicis Groupe) and SVP of Emerging Media at 360i (Dentsu), where he helped build the social media practices for brands like Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Mondelez.AI Thought Leadership: He is the author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Using AI for Marketing (2025), a foundational text for professionals looking to navigate the AI revolution without the hype.Prolific Content Creator: David has penned more than 600 columns for outlets like Ad Age, MediaPost, and VentureBeat, and has been an active blogger via MarketersStudio.com since 2005.The "Serial" Approach: His philosophy centers on constant experimentation and "serial" learning. He is known for being "unapologetically real" on stage and in his consulting, often sharing both his successes and his failures to help others grow.Speaker: A global fixture on the marketing circuit, he has spoken at over 400 events worldwide, including SXSW, CES, and Advertising Week.Key Expertise & Career HighlightsPersonal InsightsBackground: A lifelong New Yorker, he holds a B.A. in Psychology from Binghamton University. He is also a professional voiceover enthusiast and a Lego builder in his spare time.