Lectures on Tap - "The Business of Building a Brand"

Join us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in NYC.

Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.

📅 Date: Monday April 14th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (Exact address given in confirmation email)
🎙️ Lecture: The Business of Building a Brand
👨‍🏫 Speaker: Professor Rob Norman

🏷️ Themes: business · creative · marketing & advertising

Dive into the fascinating world of branding with Professor Rob Norman, a Brooklyn native and a multifaceted creative force with over 20 years of experience across advertising, sports entertainment, and fashion. This session will explore how to craft a compelling brand identity, develop a strategic vision, and position yourself effectively in a competitive market.
Whether you're launching a fashion brand, a creative business, or a personal brand, Rob will provide actionable insights to help you navigate today’s fast-paced landscape. Drawing on his extensive background as an Art Director at prestigious firms and his success in the fashion industry, Rob will share valuable lessons learned from his journey, including the launch of his streetwear brand, Propaganda, and his collaborations with major brands like Timberland and Reebok.
Rob Norman is not just a designer; he is also an educator and mentor, teaching Product Development for Fashion at the Fashion Institute of Technology and affiliated colleges worldwide. He is the author of *Making the Brand*, offering a comprehensive guide to building a fashion brand from scratch, and hosts the *Making the Brand* YouTube series, providing insights into branding, marketing, and product development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Rob’s wealth of experience and gain insight into the art and science of building a brand.

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🍻

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carroll Gardens, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, United States