August 5, 2025 - [Guest Speaker Kurt Kleidon] BBA Member Meeting

Our monthly member meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on August 5, 2025, at the Bath Township Trustee's Room located at 3864 West Bath Road, Akron, Ohio 44333.

Guest are welcome to attend this meeting.

Join us as we welcome BBA Member, Kurt Kleidon, from Kleidon & Associates as our guest speaker.

Photo of Kurt Kleidon provided by Kurt Kleidon

Kurt Kleidon is the president of Kleidon & Associates, a marketing communication agency in Akron, Ohio. Kurt has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, branding and media relations. He also has experience as the founding editor of Akron Life magazine and as a college professor.

Kurt focuses on marketing strategy and helping his clients find the right balance between digital opportunities and traditional marketing efforts. With a background in storytelling, he enjoys developing new ways of conveying a message in platforms that include social media and digital marketing.

He currently produces three podcasts. The first is called Three for Three, in which Kurt interviews professionals who share tips and advice related to leadership, marketing and creativity. The second is Rooted In Hope, which invites individuals who are in recovery from addiction or mental health challenges to tell their stories of hope. And his personal project, Ketchup-flavored Ice Cream, is a weekly podcast of micro fiction stories.

Kurt is avid in his volunteer work in the Akron area and has a passion for helping organizations that aim to improve the lives of children. He has sat on the boards for Summit Artspace, Akron Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and University of Akron.

He is a published writer and photographer with more than 100 articles and photos that have appeared in print in various magazines and journals.