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2025 U-M Marketing and Communications Summit Signature
Marcus Collins speaking at 2024 conference

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May 14, 2025 / Ross School of Business

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Maize X Blue ("maize by blue") is the all-day conference for U-M marketers and communicators hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Communications and held at the Ross School of Business. This is an opportunity to reconnect in person and be inspired by our diverse community of U-M colleagues sharing current trends, best practices, and innovative solutions for our higher ed environment.
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Keynote Speaker

Tom Fishburne

Creator of Marketoonist and Author of Your Ad Ignored Here

We are delighted to announce that the keynote speaker will be Tom Fishburne, founder of Marketoonist and a celebrated cartoonist who brings humor and insight to the business world through his widely popular cartoons. Originally starting as a Harvard Business School student drawing on the backs of business cases, Tom’s work has grown to reach half a million readers weekly. Over two decades, he’s used cartoons to distill and depict the ever-evolving challenges of marketing and business, engaging audiences with his unique perspective. Through his creative agency, Marketoonist, Tom has worked with over 200 organizations and authored Your Ad Ignored Here, making him an inspiring voice for marketers today.

Conference Date

May 14, 2025
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Call for proposals

We are looking for proposals that address challenges and present opportunities across a range of marketing and communications topics. Suggested breakout sessions and poster presentation themes include content planning, inclusive communication tactics, social media engagement, use of generative AI, navigating community challenges, adapting trends, solo communicator hacks, project management, event planning, and more!
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Maize X Blue is a unique opportunity for businesses that support marketing and communications to get in front of hundreds of U-M decision makers and raise awareness about your resources.

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