Joseph S. Grano

Joseph S. Grano, Jr., MBA has extensive work experience in various marketing and communications roles. Joseph S. is the President and Founder of Next-Mark, LLC, a strategic marketing communications agency that they established in 2005. At Next-Mark, they specialize in developing strategic marketing solutions and generating engaging content for clients. Prior to this, they co-founded the Viral Film Project in 2011, which showcased filmmakers and awarded prizes for the best online videos. Joseph S. also served as the Vice President of Marketing at EDiX Corporation from 2000 to 2004. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Marketing Communications at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from 1998 to 2000 and Director of Marketing at Erie County Medical Center Corporation from 1995 to 1998. Joseph S. began their career as a Product Manager at M&T Bank from 1991 to 1994. Overall, Joseph S. Grano, Jr., MBA has a diverse background in marketing and communications, with a focus on strategic planning and creative content development.

Joseph S. Grano, Jr., MBA has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, with a focus on Marketing/Marketing Management, General. Joseph S. also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication from the University at Buffalo. Additionally, they are a member of the Forbes Agency Council, having obtained this certification in 2017.