Spring 2025 Digital Marketing Competition Winners Announced

April 28, 2025 – We’re excited to announce the Spring 2025 Digital Marketing Competition winners from Saturday’s live final’s event. Teams from Bryant University, Rutgers University, Western Michigan University, and Wheaton College (MA) competed in a tight-knit competition which had the judges vying for each of their favorites. The judges for the event included CEO A.J. Moran and Co-Founder Mont Handley both from Plantennas, this semester’s case sponsor.

As mentioned, the competition was tight, but Team Cook from Western Michigan University took the top honors. The team was made up Madyson Brady, Laura Koch, Taylor Cook, and Dr. Scott Cowley.

“Thank you to all the students for their thoughtfulness and expertise. What a great opportunity for venture-backed startups to dive into their digital strategies for scaling revenue.”

A.J. Moran, CEO

TOP TEAMS

FIRST PLACE: Team Cook – Western Michigan University (U.S.)

SECOND PLACE: Team Bartlett – Wheaton College MA (U.S.)

THIRD PLACE: Team Cornell – Western Michigan University (U.S.)

In addition, sponsors from the Barbauld Agency and PNW’s College of Business provided specialty awards:

H. DAUBEK AWARD (Sponsor – Barbauld Agency):

Andrea Garcia – Rutgers University (U.S.)

WHAT’S TRENDING AWARD (Sponsored – Purdue Northwest’s College of Business):

Team Cornell, Influencer Box – Western Michigan (U.S.)

For further details on the Digital Marketing Competition, visit:  www.DigitalMarketingCompetition.com

For questions about the competition, please contact:

Matt Hanson
2200 169th St, Anderson 382
Hammond, IN 46323
Phone: 219-613-8104
Email: WinBig[at]DigitalMarketingCompetition.com