Nick WestergaardNick Westergaard is the Creative/Account Director and principal at Westergaard, an advertising and marketing firm started 30 years ago by his father, Dean Westergaard. Nick is responsible for leading the firm’s new media and new business efforts. Basically he’s the unofficial VP of New Things and Blogger-in-Chief.Previously Nick held progressively responsible marketing positions at Buckle Down Publishing and ACT, Inc. During his tenure at both organizations he led bold initiatives in branding, marketing, and e-commerce. He holds a BA in Psychology and Theatre Arts from the University of Iowa. In 2005 he started blogging on branding and new media.Nick is a frequent speaker at the University of Iowa, where he sits on the Advisory Council of the Marketing Institute at the Tippie College of Business. He is an Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and serves on the board of directors of United Action for Youth and the Englert Theatre. Nick is also on the Marketing Advisory Committee for the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature. He is very active with his sons’ Cub Scout pack.Nick lives in Coralville, Iowa with his wife, four kids, and dog. |
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