Ernest James Usher III is a seasoned marketing strategist and mentor with over 10 years of experience driving growth and brand development for organizations ranging from early-stage startups to established enterprises. Receiving his BA from UMUC in Marketing and his MBA from Liberty University also in Marketing, Ernest has aligned his collegiate ideologies with the trends of today in his profession, always staying connected for the benefit of his constituents. With a background in digital marketing, brand strategy, and performance optimization, Ernest specializes in helping professionals and businesses align their marketing efforts with strategic business objectives. He has worked in the marketing directory platforms for the industries of travel, retail, fast food, public affairs, and other non-profit organizations. 

Throughout his career, Ernest has led cross-functional teams, developed high-impact campaigns, and mentored marketing talent across various industries. Touching over 100 plus businesses within his personal brand, Usher’s Digital Agency, his approach combines data-driven decision-making with a deep understanding of market dynamics and consumer behavior. Most of these businesses scale over millions of dollars in revenue, with the latest being the Army & Air Force Exchange topping over a billion dollars. He has headed these campaigns, leading his retail region in the United Kingdom with social media marketing, public affairs, direct email marketing, B2B, and other recognizable sources of marketing concepts with high-end budgeting and organizational theories. Also, while deployed to Kuwait, his marketing strategies to the US bases of Ali Al Salem, Arifjan, and Camp Buehring helps businesses boast some of their highest revenue quarter three and four ever in 2024. He received a GWOT award upon his return in 2025 for outstanding service and business strategies while working in harsh conditions. 

As a mentor, Ernest is committed to empowering marketing professionals with the tools, frameworks, and confidence to lead with clarity and deliver measurable results. Their areas of expertise include integrated marketing strategy, brand positioning, content marketing, and leadership development within the marketing function. Artificial Intelligence, being the newest staple of marketing, has expounded Ernest and his impactful mentoring rewards for his business approach. As the marketing magician, his desire is to “make the invisible, visible: using the magical approach to all marketing concepts, ideas, and impactful solutions. 

Ernest is a motivator, international public speaker, social media expert, web designer, graphic design creator, counselor, ordained minister, author, political activist and creative strategist. As he meets new connections, he can graze from each conversation and help empower himself and the connection to a higher achievement. Marketing is a powerful tool, so allow Ernest Usher to show you the way to empower your brand with his knowledge.