Carla Johnson

Carla Johnson helps marketers unlock, nurture and strengthen their storytelling muscle so they can create delightful experiences for audiences. She works as a trusted advisor at the highest level of blue-chip brands to establish open conversations, instill creative confidence and inspire an environment of receptivity that develops highly prized teams and stellar business results. Carla has worked with companies that include American Express, Dell, Emerson, Motorola Solutions, VMware, Western Union and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on how to tap into a wellspring of ideas and unveil new ways to bring their brand stories alive in fun and captivating ways.

Recognized as one of the top 50 influencers in content marketing, Carla co-authored her latest book, Experiences: The 7th Era of Marketing, with Robert Rose, which teaches marketers how to develop, manage and lead the creation of valuable experiences in their organizations. Carla serves as the Vice President of Thought Leadership for the Business Marketing Association (a division of the ANA), and is an instructor for the Content Marketing Institute and the Online Marketing Institute. A frequent speaker, Carla also contributes to industry wide news outlets, forums and conferences on the future of the B2B marketing profession, leading through innovation, and the power of storytelling.