Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly
President & COO

As a Berklee grad, drummer in a touring rock band & record producer it was a natural next move to start an ad agency. Since founding Bigbuzz in the mid-nineties, Kevin’s "tech-geek" vision has positioned Bigbuzz, an award-winning agency, as a leader in the digital age of marketing. Kevin speaks often about the digital revolution and recently was at SXSW in Austin, speaking about Chatbots & Service Culture and was featured at CES discussing the topic of Ethics in AI. He’s been featured on CNN, HLN and other major networks sharing his views about the effects of marketing & branding on our culture.  

Kevin hosts a video podcast: The BuzzBubble, in its 5th season, which has placed Kevin in ongoing conversations with some of the greatest marketing minds in the country. Kevin believes we are all here to make the planet a better place to live. Whether rappelling down buildings, competing in Ironman or getting knocked out in a charity boxing match, giving back is something Kevin takes seriously. In fact, he gives until it hurts… literally. See Kevin get knocked out and learn more about BuzzLove at http://bigbuzz.com/buzzlove 

In his downtime, he loves to train for Ironman & spend time with his wife, three kids, and 2 rescue dogs.  

  • Q: Where were you born?
    A:

    Trenton, NJ

  • Q: What did you study in school?
    A:

    Music Production/Engineering @ Berklee College of Music in Boston

  • Q: What was your first job?
    A:

    Landscaper, cutting grass on walk behind mowers. 

    We figured out that we were walking more than 15 miles/day, back & forth on people's lawns.  

  • Q: What got you interested in digital marketing?
    A:

    An AOL 2.0 floppy disc. I was always a tech geek who loved the tech side of creative. As a recording engineer I loved working in the studio, and the internet introduced a very similar opportunity to be creative in a tech space. 

  • Q: What’s the best thing about working at Bigbuzz?
    A:

    Working with a group of really smart people who challenge each other to create something great for our client-partners, day in and day out. I enjoy the buzz in the office and knowing I have a positive impact on so many lives.  

  • Q: What motivates you?
    A:

    See previous…Inspiring people, and having a positive impact on other’s lives. 

  • Q: What’s your brand/what are you known for?
    A:

    Innovation, forward thinking, saying yes, doing stuff that matters, being left of center, accountability & partnership. And just being nice people to work with every day. 

  • Q: What’s something surprising to know about you?
    A:

    I was a drummer in a touring rock band signed by Puff Daddy (and married the guitarist in my other band), was knocked out cold while boxing for charity, am on my 5th electric car, training for my 3rd Ironman 70.3 race.  

  • Q: What’s your favorite social platform?
    A:

    Our Bullpen 

  • Q: What do you do when you’re not working?
    A:

    Build stuff, Train for Ironman (swim bike run), root for Penn State & The Philadelphia Eagles and really enjoy spending time with my wife, kids and 2 dogs.