Amy Jo Martin Speaker Biography
New York Times Bestselling Author, Founder/CEO of Digital Royalty, Angel Investor, Podcast Host and Innovation Advocate
Amy Jo, a New York Times best-selling author and host of the Why Not Now? podcast, is a prominent digital marketing speaker. In 2009, she established Digital Royalty, aiming to help corporations, celebrities, and sports entities connect authentically online through social media. Amy Jo has collaborated with renowned brands like Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal to successfully humanize their digital presence. Her core belief is that genuine human connection, rather than mere logos, drives engagement. As a seasoned digital marketing speaker, she offers invaluable insights into building meaningful online relationships.
Social Media
Amy Jo herself commands a substantial social media following, exceeding 1.1 million individuals. Furthermore, Forbes recognized her as the third most influential woman on Twitter. Amy Jo posits that the trajectory of technology is intrinsically linked to the future of humanity. Consequently, she conducts clinical research studies and travels globally to speak on this and related topics. Notably, she recently addressed an audience of 10,000 people. As a leading digital marketing speaker, her own social media success lends significant credibility to her expertise.
Digital Marketing
In 2012, Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos.com, and NBA player Baron Davis invested in Amy Jo and her innovative company. After a successful seven-year tenure as the Founder & CEO of Digital Royalty, during which she expanded the business internationally to ten countries, Amy Jo recently exited the company. This entrepreneurial journey underscores her deep understanding of the digital landscape, a key attribute of a successful digital marketing speaker.
Technology
Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Amy Jo began her career with the NBA’s Phoenix Suns during their 2005-06 season. These early days of social media were largely uncharted territory, lacking established rules or regulations. As a young woman building her career within male-dominated industries, Amy Jo developed a strong passion for empowering women in business leadership. Currently, she dedicates her time to researching the intricate relationship between technology and humanity. Moreover, she actively invests in other female entrepreneurs, aiming to help them realize their full potential. Her early experiences in navigating the evolving digital landscape inform her perspective as a digital marketing speaker.
Activist
Amy Jo serves on the St. Jude Digital Board of Directors, demonstrating her commitment to important causes. Following a visit to Africa, she developed a deep interest in leveraging resources like charity: water to improve access to clean water for more people. Her involvement in such initiatives showcases her broader understanding of digital tools for social good, a relevant aspect for a contemporary digital marketing speaker.
Media
Amy Jo also contributes her expertise to prominent news outlets, including the Harvard Business Review and the Sports Business Journal. Furthermore, she has been featured in top-tier media publications such as Vanity Fair, TIME, Forbes, The New York Times, Fast Company, ESPN SportsCenter, USA Today, MSNBC, and Newsweek. Her consistent presence in influential media highlights her authority and insights as a digital marketing speaker.
Clients
Amy Jo’s impressive client portfolio includes a diverse range of well-known organizations and individuals. Among them are Hilton Worldwide, Shaquille O’Neal, Motorola, FOX Sports, The X-Factor, Chicago White Sox, UFC and Dana White, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Los Angeles Kings, Jabbawockeeez, Doubletree by Hilton, Tony Hsieh CEO of Zappos.com, Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, KC Royals, and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. This extensive and varied client list underscores her effectiveness and broad appeal as a digital marketing speaker.
Amy Jo Martin Speaking Topics
RENEGADES WRITE THE RULES - Personal Branding, Marketing, Sales & Human Transformation
Humans connect with humans, not logos. Amy Jo has taught some of the most iconic brands and celebrities on the planet how to grow and monetize their online presence. In this interactive session, Amy Jo’s audience learns how to humanize their personal brand in order to monetize their online presence and grow their impact and income, whether that be a Fortune 50 Client, a Startup, and everything in between.
WHY NOT NOW? Growth Mindset, Leadership, Reinvention, Motivation & Team Transformation
When employees, business owners, corporations and leaders are given the permission and tools to execute on their ideas, the results can be game changing. In this interactive session, Amy Jo’s audience learns how to go from idea to action. Amy Jo provides the tools and Renegade mindset to green light their "Why Not Now?” ideas in real time, often before they leave the room.
AI & THE RENEGADE MENTALITY - Artificial Intelligence, Change Leadership, Business Transformation & Technology
Fortune 500 brands are adopting Amy Jo's Renegade Mentality to help their employees embrace the onset of AI as an opportunity versus resist AI as a threat. In this interactive session, Amy Jo’s audience learns how the Renegade mindset allows companies to go on offense with Change Leadership versus defense with Change Management. Amy Jo shares her clinical research study results about the spread of serotonin relative to technology advancements. As Amy Jo guides her audience through identifying and taking action on their "Why Not Now?" ideas specific to technology and AI, she provides the tactical tools for individuals to navigate the healthy situational stress of the unknown and go from idea to action. This is the very process and practice that stretches individuals and unlocks potential in their genetic code.
Amy Jo Martin Books
Renegades Write the Rules: How the Digital Royalty Use Social Media to Innovate
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Amy Jo Martin Speaker Testimonials
"Amy Jo has changed the game of how business' and brands approach communication. She's a masterful strategist, true trail blazer and will continue to be an innovative presence throughout the tech industry."
- | Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Actor
"Amy Jo Martin is handling us the GPS needed to navigate this new world."
- | Rob Palleschi, Global Head of Hilton Worldwide
Amy Jo's the point guard and I'm the center. She an excellent teammate to have."
- | Shaquille O'Neal, athlete
"Her stories are incredible and the takeaways are applicable. All the while, she's so down to earth."
- | The Association for Talent Development
