Marianne Cushing is a writer, marketer, brand strategist and creative thinker.
She is owner of Cushing Ink, a communications consultancy.
From 1996-2010, Marianne was co-owner of the internationally acclaimed tourism brand marketing firm she co-founded, Insight Strategies, Inc. Cushing's work has appeared in national publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Martha Stewart, Coastal Living, and the New York Times. She has been recognized by the largest hospitality organization in the world, HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International), with nearly three dozen Adrian and Golden Click Awards, and by VISIT FLORIDA, the state's official travel organization, with a dozen coveted Henry Flagler Awards and the inaugural Best of Show Award.
Her corporate client resume includes Marriott Vacation Club, Hilton Hotels, SeaDoo Jet Boats, Volvo Penta of the Americas, South Seas Resorts, The Sea Pines Resort, and Hawk's Cay Resort. Her destination client resume includes Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key, Hilton Head Island, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Panama City Beach, and Loudoun County, Virginia.
She has penned regular travel blogs, including OurIslandCulture.com, MarianneCushing.com, and CushingInk.com. She has been quoted on msnbc.com and Entrepreneur.com. Cushing is a noted judge and presenter for state and international marketing award competitions. She speaks on topics such as brand strategy, integrated marketing, and emotive advertising.
Cushing is a 1987 magma cum laude graduate of Syracuse University, where she majored in Advertising Design. She studied under NYC advertising giants, including the creator of the Centrum campaign, from "A to Zinc."
Marianne is a 20+ year resident of Fort Myers, Florida. She and her family discovered their love for parks on a cross country summer trip, when she and her husband set out to show their college bound daughter some of the incredible natural resources and landmark historical sites across America. They visited 7 national parks across 10 states. They regularly seek out Florida State Parks for new and interesting hiking and biking trails. Cushing is passionate about promoting Florida beaches, parks, waterways and natural attractions to the millions of visitors who come to enjoy them each year.
