mark willis, chief conversation officer

If you’re having a bad day, give Mark Willis a call and you will instantly feel better. He’s funny, self-effacing and has an uncanny ability to say exactly the right thing at the right time. Not a bad quality for a communications guy. In addition to leading the agency’s PR practice and Social Media efforts, Mark oversees Connection Planning — or what used to be called Media Planning and Buying. He brings 25 years of experience in integrated marketing with clients that have included Procter & Gamble, Macy’s, The Ohio State University Medical Center, American Greetings, Big Lots, AT&T, Bayer Animal Health and FedEx. Mark joined Northlich as VP and General Manager in 2006 from Fleishman-Hillard, where he was senior vice president and partner.

Mark holds a B.S. in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from Bowling Green State University, and returns frequently as a guest speaker on marketing, public relations and integrated communications. He is a member of the American Advertising Federation, Leadership Cleveland’s 2008 class, and an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America.

Follow Mark on Twitter or visit him on Facebook and LinkedIn. Or call 513.287.1850.