Brad Keown currently serves as Director of CPG at Twitter. He works with marketers to capitalize on Twitter’s unique platform by owning the moment with live, public conversations. Prior to his current role at Twitter he was Direct of Global Solutions for Facebook based in Chicago for 6 years. Brad focused on helping both brand and direct marketers develop marketing strategies to connect with Facebook’s user base. Prior to joining Facebook, Brad spent 8 years at Microsoft. As one of the earliest digital media employees at the company he held multiple positions within the MSN Online Services Group. Brad was responsible for developing custom interactive programs across the MSN portal and emerging media platforms such as the Xbox, mobile phone, and IPTV. While in Los Angeles Brad started the Entertainment vertical.

Prior to Microsoft Brad worked at Clear Channel in Minneapolis and Los Angeles.

Brad currently serves on the board of Volunteers of America IL Chapter assisting Veterans and Foster children and Taproot Foundation which facilitates pro-bono work for nonprofits.

In his spare time he tries to keep up with his three children under the age of 9, with help from the CEO of the house, his wife Bethany.

 

Learn more about Brad Keown by visiting his LinkedIn bio and follow him @bradkeown

 

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