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Michael Schubert is the Chief Innovation Officer worldwide for Ruder Finn. He has been with Ruder Finn for over twenty-five years. During that time, he has created multi-faceted communications campaigns that include strategic brand development and both targeted and mass-market on-line and off-line public relations programs for clients such as Novartis, Microsoft, Johnson&Johnson, Kellogg's, Citigroup, Sony and BP.

Schubert brings a unique skill set to today communications landscape, founded on his many years in the creative brand building part of the business. His intimate knowledge of consumer channels and insight into mass market psychology blend to shape public relations programs with great consumer demand pull.

Schubert has received numerous awards for his work including several Silver Anvils and a Webby. Mr. Schubert is also a composer and author, with two Off-Broadway plays to his credit, and his breakthrough website, www.MrPicassohead.com, has been featured in leading publications and blogs around the world.

Schubert holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Harvard University.