Marcel Media Executives

Kelly Cutler, CEO

Kelly is Co-Founder and CEO of Marcel Media, a Chicago-based strategic interactive advisory firm that delivers world class SEO, SEM, Social Media, and Analytics solutions to clients including Ryland Homes, HUB International, University of Southern California, and NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Under Kelly's leadership, Marcel Media has evolved into one of Inc. 5000’s fastest growing private companies, a national Stevie Award Winner, and a Google Analytics Authorized Consultant. A certified Google Ad Words professional and University of Chicago New Entrepreneur Program instructor, Kelly is an active member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization, Chicago Internet Marketing Association, and SEMPO.

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. A rising star and leader in the interactive marketing industry, Kelly is very involved in the SEO/SEM community, speaking at numerous events across the country.

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.