ABOUT THE MIDWEST DIGITAL MARKETING CONFERENCE

In 2013, the State of Digital Media Marketing Conference was born at the campus of the University of Missouri – St. Louis. The first was a half day event featuring prominent speakers mostly via Google Hangouts held at the J.C. Penney Conference Center at UMSL. The conference grew to a full-day in 2014, taking up all of the conference center, and by 2015, it was obvious the venue was too small as sessions, the exhibit hall and keynote were packed. Then in 2016, the event took over St. Louis Union Station, nearly doubling the capacity and attendance along with it. The conference also took on a rebrand, now known as the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, or MDMC.

The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference is the largest digital marketing conference in the Midwest. MDMC19 set attendance records with nearly 2,000 marketers and friends. There were over 130 speakers including BuzzFeed, Pandora, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Refinery29, Pinterest, GoDaddy, Under Armour, LinkedIn, HubSpot, Google, Yahoo, Nielsen and more. MDMC19 featured over 100 sessions across nine tracks: Data, Digital, Social Media, Creative, E-commerce, Innovation, academic/student, Tech and entrepreneurial.

MDMC25 will be held at the Touhill Performing Arts Center located on the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) campus May 13 & 14, 2025. 



THE MDMC MISSION

To engage, inform and expand conversation, access the latest trends, and facilitate opportunities in digital and social media marketing/communications via top tier marketing practitioners and academics.


OUR VALUES

MDMC is for everyone.  Being inclusive and equitable is at our core. As a production of a public university, we stand for any one person seeking knowledge. Innovation and engagement are at the foundation of what MDMC delivers, this exists with our commitment to access, inclusion and community.


MDMC GIVES BACK

Proceeds from MDMC go back to the university in the form of marketing scholarships or in the form of faculty research support, software needs, programming support, equipment needs, etc. We are proud to announce that as of 2018, MDMC has created two new endowed scholarship funds for undergraduates and graduate students.  All that support our event, whether it be ticket holders or sponsors, should feel proud in their contribution.  



 

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MDMC Leadership Team


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Dr. PERRY DRAKE
Conference Founder


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PEANUT
Official Mascot


MINDY CHOO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 Mindy Choo
 Executive Director


THOMAS O'CONNELL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

 THOMAS O'CONNELL
 Production Director


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KEVIN REILLY
Video Production Director


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Katie Basler
MDMC24 Intern


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Cristina Fernandez
Graduate Assistant


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Clayton BRuce
Graduate Assistant


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BONNIE FRANK
Official Podcaster for MDMC24


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VERNON ROSS
Official Podcaster for MDMC24






 



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COUNTDOWN TO MDMC25

May 13, 2025
May 14, 2025
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MDMC25 is guaranteed to fuel your 2025 marketing campaigns and beyond!
May 13th & 14th | St. Louis, MO
The 2025 Midwest Digital Marketing Conference will be held Tuesday, May 13th and Wednesday, May 14th in St. Louis, MO. Get ready for two days of unparalleled learning and networking at the the largest digital marketing conference in the Midwest.
Day 1 - Dive deep with 12 immersive Masterclasses and engage in thought-provoking discussions during 6 interactive Roundtables on the latest trends and strategies.
Day 2 - Choose from 27 breakout sessions led by top industry experts, covering everything from digital marketing and social media strategy to email marketing, data & analytics, and so much more!




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Is the event In-Person or Virtual? 
MDMC25 will be an in-person event held at the Touhill Performing Arts Center located on the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) campus.



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Touhill Performing Arts Center 1 Touhill Circle, St. Louis, MO 63121 Midwest Digital Marketing Conference info@bestmarketingconference.com

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