Neil Feinstein

Neil is a Professor of Advertising, a digital marketer, an energetic and engaging trainer, a small business owner, and an advocate for unforgettable customer experiences.

Academically, Neil is an Associate Professor of Advertising at St. John’s University in New York City, where his research focus is digital innovation, influencer marketing, and creative strategy. He is a highly rated speaker at both academic and professional conferences. Through his podcast, Conversations With the Creators. Neil delves into visionaries who are doing the coolest things in advertising, PR, media and technology.

Professionally, Neil had a 30-year career in advertising, advising some of the world’s most respected brands, including Disney, American Express, JPMorgan Chase, Al Italia, as well as multiple not-for-profits. Today, Neil runs Zezo Digital, a brand, strategy and creative consultancy—and works with small businesses to help build social media programs that will make them more successful.

When Neil is not at work, you’ll find him either on a yoga mat “ommmming”, or behind a stove cooking delicious food for the people he loves.