Marcel Media Executives

Kelly Cutler, CEO

As Co-Founder and CEO of Marcel Media, Kelly Cutler is a rising star and leader in the fast-paced online marketing industry. Ms. Cutler has led the full-service online and interactive marketing firm to its rank within the Inc. 5000's fastest growing private companies within its initial six years, a Google AdWords Qualified Company, a Google Analytics and a Website Optimizer Certified Partner. Ms. Cutler is recognized as an innovator specifically within the search engine optimization/marketing community. She is a University of Chicago New Entrepreneur Program and DePaul University instructor, an active member and president of the Chicago Entrepreneurs' Organization, and belongs to the Chicago Internet Marketing Association and SEMPO. Organizations frequently ask Kelly to share her expertise through speaking at industry conferences across the country.

With 12 years of industry experience, she has been noted or quoted by Crain's Chicago Business, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, MSN, The Register (UK), Startup Nation, Direct Marketing News and Inc. Magazine.

Ben Swartz, President

Ben co-founded Marcel Media in 2003 fulfilling a pledge to bring quality marketing services to Chicagoland businesses and beyond. Bringing 12 years of experience in marketing, sales and online media management, his work applies proven logic and reason to the world of interactive marketing. Having helped develop innovative sales solutions for AOL Time Warner while being ranked as the number one online media seller in 2001, Ben has honed a respected expertise in online marketing strategy and development. He has worked with a wide range of industries from healthcare to education, auto to entertainment. His experience in providing customized solutions in this fast paced medium has helped Marcel Media’s clients increase their visibility and sales through personalized service that’s second to none in the industry.

As an active member of the community, Ben continues to excel as a leader through such roles as a Charitable Foundation advocate for the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Chicago Lights Internship Program to a mentor in the Cabrini Green Tutoring Program. His leisure interests include sports, movies, cooking and scuba diving.