Sterling McKinley

Sterling McKinley is a windowpane-suit-wearing international keynote speaker and digital marketing, and brand strategist. Sterling has provided digital marketing, social media, and branding training for the Department of Defense, Grow with Google, Digital Summitt, SHRM, US Black Chambers, SBA, and IAEE. He’s been a featured expert on NBC, CBS, MarketWatch & Modern Ontrapreneur, and has educated audiences in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America.


His newest book, Binge-Worthy Branding, examines how Amazon, Netflix, and Starbucks use artificial intelligence to personalize their branding and build brand loyalty. His writing and presentations are the perfect blends of helpful, simple, practical, and relatable advice. He aims to help brands use digital marketing to attract their ideal customers.

Sterling lives near Washington, D.C., with his wife and two sons. He enjoys traveling to speaking opportunities worldwide.