SEP 17, ‘24: Fall Kick-off 2024
KMG successfully launched the 2024-2025 academic year with its Fall Kick-off Event. The evening was filled with vibrant networking, bringing together graduate students, alumni, and faculty. Attendees had the opportunity to connect, share insights, and foster new relationships.
The first event of the academic year was filled with engaging discussions, leaving participants with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas. Overall, the Fall Kick-off set an exciting tone for the year ahead, reaffirming KMG’s role as a hub for marketing knowledge and professional growth.
NOV 03, ‘23: International Student Success Panel 2023
On November 3, 2023, KMG hosted a pivotal event for international students: the International Student Career Success Panel & Informational Session. Held at the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley Building, the event featured a panel of five successful DePaul alumni who shared their career experiences and insights into navigating job searches in the U.S.
The panelists, including professionals from Discover Financial Services, Mediasmith, GCM Grosvenor, Americaneagle.com, and AANA, discussed strategies for handling work authorization processes like CPT, OPT, and the H1B visa, as well as tips for securing internships and acing job interviews. Professor Zafar Iqbal, a Marketing professor with personal experience as an international student, moderated the panel, enriching the conversation with his expertise.
Following the panel, Professor Iqbal led an informational session that provided a deeper understanding of the job search process. The event, which ran from 11:45 AM to 2:30 PM CDT, was an exclusive opportunity for DePaul's international student body to gain career guidance and network with peers and professionals.
OCT 19, ‘23: Fall Kick-off 2023
KMG’s first event of the Academic Year 2023-2024 is the KMG Fall Kick-off. Organized as an evening of networking introductions, KMG’s Fall Kick-off 2023 brings together marketing professionals, graduate students, alumni and faculty to hear from leading industry experts on topics relevant to marketing.
MAY 13, 2023 : 2023 Annual Symposium
In its 14th year, DePaul University’s Kellstadt Marketing Group is the premier graduate student organization for graduate marketing students. KMG’s premier event is the annual KMG Symposium. Organized as a daylong conference, KMG’s 2023 Symposium brought together marketing professionals, marketing graduate students, marketing alumni, and faculty to hear from leading industry experts on topics relevant to marketing. KMG’s Symposium included keynote addresses, panel discussions, brief presentations on industry trends, and networking opportunities to all attendees.
FEB. 15-24, 2023: 2023 Annual Case Competition
The kraft heinz company case competition
in collaboration with depaul consulting club (DCC)
FEB. 9, 2023: International Student Career Workshop
6:30 - 8:00 PM, MODERATOR: ANNA GONG
KMG held a virtual session to learn effective job strategies for international students.
ZOOM (ONLINE EVENT)
NOV. 18 2022: Hop Over to Hopsmith!
Join your Kellstadt Graduate School of Business friends to close out the quarter at Hopsmith (15 W. Division St.) on the second floor on Friday, November 18th, from 6-9pm.
We'll have delicious food, with drink tickets provided at the door—ALL FREE FOR YOU!
And for this event, please feel free to invite your partner/significant other! All RSVPs allowed a plus one :) RSVP HERE
Sponsored by Kellstadt Partners (KP), Kellstadt Women in Business (KWiB), Kellstadt Business Analytics Organization (KBAO), and Kellstadt Marketing Group (KMG).
OCT. 20, 2022: KMG FALL KICK OFF EVENT!
A social evening with food and beverages to find out about Kellstadt Marketing Group, to socialize, and to network with peers, alums, and faculty members!
MAY 12, 2022: SWINGING IN THE TREEHOUSE
KMG x KBAO x KP x KWIB presented a joint event at the Tree House in Chicago. A fun-filled evening of food, beverages, and networking!
APR. 30, 2022: 13th Annual Kellstadt Marketing Symposium
A phenomenal day of keynote presentations, TED talk style speeches, and panel discussions with CEOs and high-level executives in the marketing field. This year’s themes: Women- the World’s Most Powerful Consumers, Marketing in Entrepreneurship, Digital Transformation in Marketing, Marketing Recruiting, and Scaling Qualitative Marketing Research.
MAR. 29 2022
KMG + KBAO Marketing analytics session featuring Allison Olson
A fantastic partnered speaker session with Allison Olson, Vice President of Marketing Analytics at Rain the Growth Agency, explored modeling and the current, ever-evolving state of marketing analytics.
FEB. 2022
ANNUAL KMG CASE COMPETITION
Congratulations to the winning team! This year’s business challenge was brought forth by Dremel. Graduate students worked in teams to develop a solution, presented recommendations, and received feedback from Dremel and Bosch senior leadership.
JAN. 31 2022
KMG X DNI SURGE FOR WATER virtual event
Surge for Water Founder Shilpa Alva and Associate Executive Director and Kellstadt alum Jennifer Long presented the intersection of marketing and sustainability in business. A virtual panel event that explored the marketing practices that support their pillars and align with Surge’s mission.
2021-2022 FALL KICKOFF
Creativity is a Superpower. To kick off our 14th year, Stephanie Dials, SVP, Growth Strategy & Data Integration Lead, U.S. Creative Agencies at Publicis Groupe, presented the impact of flexing creativity beyond our traditional definition to add value to brands and consumers.
OCT. 20 2021
Apr. 23-25 2021
12th Annual Kellstadt Marketing Symposium
3 days of TED talk style speeches by leaders in the marketing field followed by roundtable panel discussions. The themes were Mindfulness and Consumption, Leveraging AI in the Marketplace, and Budding Markets.
Kellstadt Case Competiton
Teams of Graduate Students competed to solve a real world business challenge provided by our partners at Barilla. Student applied learned class concepts, work in teams to develop a business solution, pitch their recommendations, and receive personalized feedback from Barilla professionals.
Feb. 15 2021
Sep. 25 2020
2020-2021 Fall Kickoff
Now entering its 13th year, Kellstadt Marketing Group (KMG) hosted its annual Fall Kickoff Event, introducing new and returning students to the organization and giving some insight into our plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
Feb. 10 2020
AN EVENING WITH MICROSOFT
A discussion with Microsoft. Joe Ververka, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, elaborates on industry trends, digital marketing, career prospects, and the digital transformation across industries.
Jan. 22 2020
Winter kickoff
The Winter Kickoff is to show our gratitude to all our patrons and provide a warm welcome to those who have joined us recently. An informal gathering of DePaul University alumni, student, staff, faculty and industry professionals.
Nov. 11 2019
How to get a job with Dr. Zafar
A workshop to learn more about roles in marketing, how to build and maintain a network for job search, and the process for interview preparation.
Nov. 04 2019
PROTECTING YOUR BRAND
Discussion to provides the audience with insights on managing a brand in the digital age, specifically around how to protect a brand’s image and continuously reinforce the mission, values, and overall brand identity.
Oct. 28 2019
Partnership in Sports
Partnership in Sports: A discussion. Students, sports and marketing enthusiasts had the chance to get inspired by industry leaders and hear about the spirit, the emotions and passion that drives sports marketers.