Jake Spencer Hammel is a social media and digital marketing expert, known as the "influencer of influencers" - which he's been doing successfully since Graduating from the Textile and Apparel Management (TAM) Program at the University of Missouri in 2010. Growing up in Missouri, he was hungry for a big city lifestyle, so he moved 12-days after graduation and hasn't slowed down since. From the very beginning, he saw his opportunity to be part of something new + innovative so he quickly made a name for himself by diving headfirst into the world of social media, and truly pioneering how to partner with influencers to create branded content.

During his tenure, at Factory PR, DBA and BMF- Jake created his hybrid role of PR, Social Media, and Digital Marketing and now runs his own consulting business. His impressive and growing client list has included some of the top brands in the fashion, beauty, financial services, hospitality and consumer technology, including: Tiffany & Co., Nine West, Juicy Couture, Kenneth Cole, Sunglass Hut, L'Oreal USA, Mastercard, Dell Technologies, Accor Hotels and more. Jake's expertise has been the driving force behind some of the most engaging content and storytelling online that's driving awareness of brands, products, events and services globally. His events, activations and programs have been seen around the world at CES, Sundance, Fashion Week, SXSW, Coachella, The Grammys, The Oscars and more. He even lead the first ever social media tour of the White House during the Obama Administration, with his own social media posts featured on national news outlets.

Today, Jake resides in New York City with his husband, living in Manhattan's newest neighborhood Hudson Yards, he is an active alumni member for the University, serving on the Advisory Board member to help mentor students and when he isn’t working, he loves to travel the world with his partner and visit his 5 nieces back in Missouri.