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Author · Speaker · Entrepreneur

FRANK
SPEAKING
FRANKLY

No fluff. No jargon. Just 20+ years of real-world experience building agencies, platforms, and companies — distilled into talks, workshops, and a book that actually move the needle.

As Seen In
CNBC Forbes NPR NY Times Bloomberg Consumer Reports AMC VentureBeat
About Frank

BUILT IN THE TRENCHES,
NOT THE BOARDROOM

Frank O'Brien didn't start in tech — he started in the trenches of marketing. From executing campaigns for Outkast, Usher, Kanye West, The Killers, and Fall Out Boy at major labels, to founding the award-winning 60-person agency Conversation — featured on AMC's "The Pitch" in 2013 — Frank learned what works by doing it.

He then built Five Tier, one of the first programmatic digital out-of-home and Connected TV platforms, landing segments on CNBC Power Lunch, Forbes, NPR, Consumer Reports, and Bloomberg — back when most marketers couldn't even spell "programmatic."

Today, as Founder & Chairman of My Marketing Pro, Frank is building the AI-powered marketing platform that brings Fortune 500 capabilities to businesses of every size. He was recognized by the White House as an inspiring business leader, his agency made the Inc. 500|5000 list, and he's been cited in The New York Times, Forbes, and Business Insider.

He speaks the way he builds: directly, with substance, and without the BS.

20+
Years in Marketing
3
Companies Built
Inc. 500
Fastest Growing
2024 — PRESENT
My Marketing Pro — Founder & Chairman
AI-powered marketing automation platform. Conversational AI, CRM, data intelligence, and campaign management.
2015 — PRESENT
Five Tier — Founder & CEO
Pioneered programmatic DOOH and CTV. CNBC, Forbes, NPR, Bloomberg. Times Square takeovers six years running.
2008 — 2015
Conversation Agency — Founder
60-person award-winning agency. AMC's "The Pitch." Inc. 500|5000. White House recognition.
2002 — 2008
Music, Agencies & The Foundation
Major label marketing (Arista, Island Def Jam). VP at Mr. Youth (→ Publicis) and Deutsch. BBA from University of Miami.
Author

STOP FREAKING OUT

How to Prepare, Pivot and Prevail When Nothing in Life is "Real"

The world moves fast. Markets shift. AI changes everything. And most people freeze. Stop Freaking Out is Frank's playbook for the moments when the ground shifts under your feet — in business, in tech, in life.

Drawing on two decades of building and rebuilding — from a music industry nobody knew was dying, to an agency world that was being disrupted, to advertising channels that didn't exist yet — Frank delivers the raw, honest framework for how to read the room, make the move, and come out ahead.

Available July 21, 2026
Speaking

KEYNOTES &
WORKSHOPS

Frank delivers high-energy keynotes and hands-on workshops for conferences, corporate events, universities, and media. Every session is built on real experience — not theory — and tailored for actionable takeaways your audience can implement immediately.

🚀
The AI Marketing Revolution
How AI is reshaping marketing — and what businesses of every size need to do right now. Real tools, real results, no hype.
📺
Connected Media & New Advertising
Digital billboards to CTV to programmatic audio — the channels your audience is on and how to reach them.
🏗️
Building a Company From Zero
What nobody tells you about founding a company. The real playbook from someone who's built three.
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Stop Freaking Out — The Talk
Based on the book. How to prepare, pivot, and prevail when the world shifts — in business and in life.
🎯
Marketing Without the BS
Cutting through the noise. Integrated strategy, honest metrics, and the death of vanity KPIs.
🤝
Non-Profits & Social Impact
Enterprise marketing tools without enterprise budgets. GivingTuesday to Times Square — real impact.
Past Appearances & Events
CNBC Power Lunch TNW Conference Bloomberg Radio CheddarTV Forbes Councils Techfugees at TNW GivingTuesday Times Square NYE (6 yrs) AMC "The Pitch" Top Agency Leaders Dress for Success VentureBeat MediaPost
For Media & Producers

BOOK FRANK FOR YOUR SHOW

Frank is a seasoned on-camera and on-mic commentator with segments on CNBC, Bloomberg, CheddarTV, NPR, and more. He breaks down complex topics — AI, marketing technology, entrepreneurship, advertising, and digital privacy — in a direct, engaging way that resonates with any audience.

📺
Television
Live segments, panel discussions, expert commentary. Previous: CNBC Power Lunch, CheddarTV, Bloomberg.
🎙️
Podcasts
In-depth interviews, co-hosting, guest episodes. Frank brings stories and substance — not soundbites.
📰
Print & Online
Quoted expert, op-eds, contributed articles. Previous: NY Times, Forbes, Consumer Reports, VentureBeat.
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Conferences
Keynotes, fireside chats, panel moderation. Previous: TNW, Techfugees, industry summits.
Expert Commentary Topics
AI's Impact on Marketing & Business
Digital Advertising & Privacy
Entrepreneurship & Startup Culture
Connected TV & Programmatic Media
The Future of Marketing Technology
Non-Profit Marketing & Social Impact
Building & Scaling Agencies
Resilience & Pivoting in Business
Services

HOW WE CAN
WORK TOGETHER

Whether it's a keynote that fires up your team, a workshop that transforms your marketing, or a playbook your organization can run with — Frank brings the same no-nonsense, results-driven approach to every engagement.

01
Keynote Speaking
High-energy keynotes for conferences, corporate events, and industry summits. Customized to your audience with real stories, real data, and real takeaways.
Book a Keynote →
02
Workshops & Training
Hands-on sessions for teams who want to leverage AI tools, level up their marketing, or build better growth strategies. Half-day or full-day formats.
Plan a Workshop →
03
Playbooks & Content
Tactical marketing playbooks and frameworks built from real-world experience. Licensed for your organization or available for individual download.
Get the Playbooks →
04
Advisory & Consulting
Fractional CMO-style engagements and strategic advisory for companies ready to scale their marketing with a modern, AI-powered approach.
Start a Conversation →
Clips

WATCH FRANK
IN ACTION

Selected TV segments, conference talks, and interviews. See how Frank breaks down complex topics for any audience.

CNBC Power Lunch
📺 TV · 2019
AMC's "The Pitch"
📺 TV · 2013
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With Frank at the helm, this platform is poised to be a category leader. My Marketing Pro is giving businesses the same kind of acceleration in marketing — fast, simple, and scalable.
Daniel Steele
Advisor & Co-founder of Influential
Get in Touch

LET'S TALK

Booking Frank for a keynote, workshop, or media appearance? Interested in playbooks or advisory work? Drop a line — Frank responds personally.