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Tony Weisman

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Tony Weisman
Born
Chicago, United States
OccupationCEO of SnapPointLLC

Tony Weisman (born 1960) from United States is currently CEO of SnapPointLLC. From 2017 to 2019, he was Chief Marketing Officer of Dunkin' Donuts North America.[1][2][3]

Early life

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Weisman was born and raised in Chicago, and is a graduate of Brown University and an avid sailor on Lake Michigan.[citation needed]

Career

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Tony Weisman was appointed on Sept 5, 2017 as the new Chief Marketing Officer of Dunkin' Donuts North America. During his tenure he helped the chain with its espresso launch and the test of its plant-based breakfast sandwich. He left Dunkin' on Dec 1, 2019.[4]

In 2007 Weisman joined advertising agency Digitas and in 2013 was elevated to Chief Executive Officer (North America) at DigitasLBi. While CEO he served as a member of its Global Executive Board and reported to Luke Taylor, global CEO of DigitasLBi. He replaced Colin Kinsella.[5]

Prior to Digitas, Weisman was chief growth officer at DraftFCB Chicago. In 2006, he was removed from his position after the ad agency lost the $580 million Walmart account and was barred from participating in the new agency search. He also held various management positions at Leo Burnett.[6]

Honours and awards

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He has received a Silver Medal Awardee 2015, an award from Chicago Advertising Federation.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "After clocking six years at Digitas, Tony Weisman has been handed the reins as the agency's North American CEO".
  2. ^ "Digitaslbi elevates tony weisman to north america ceo".
  3. ^ Embers, Sydney (2 August 2015). "Cool Influencers With Big Followings Get Picky About Their Endorsements". New York Times. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  4. ^ Maze, Jonathan (October 16, 2019). "Tony Weisman, Dunkin's U.S. CMO, to leave the company". Restaurant Business. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  5. ^ "Digitas usa names TONY as CEO".
  6. ^ "Silver Medal Award".
  7. ^ "Silver Medal Award".
  8. ^ "Award".