Alan Glazen

Born and raised in Cleveland, this former advertising innovator is often referred to as the “Mad Man” of his time. Glazen is the founder of Glazen Advertising and Glazen Creative Studios, the producers for PBS in New York. Glazen is a co-founder of the Cleveland International Film Festival and was mayor of the village of Bentleyville, Ohio.

In recent years, this AAF Advertising Hall of Fame inductee has shifted his talents toward revitalizing the urban neighborhoods of Cleveland. Glazen is the founder of Glazen Urban, an Urban investment and management organization, focused on City of Cleveland neighborhoods and districts. Glazen has invested in a number of businesses throughout Cleveland including ABC The Tavern, XYZ The Tavern, Ontario St. Café, Erie Island Coffee and ABC Uptown.

Education

• Bachelor's degree The New School (2003 — 2006)
• BS The New School (2003 — 2006)
• MBA Candidate Bowling Green State University (2020 — 2021)

Companies

• Founder GlazenUrban,llc (2016)
• Founder/Producer Cleveland Chain Reaction (2016)
• Visiting Lecturer IESE Business School (2012)
• President A-Z Taverns, Inc. (2007)
• Founder Glazen Creative Studios (1972 — 2007)
• Director of Media Relations Case Western Reserve Univeristy (1972 — 1975)

Skills

• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Graphic Design

Other

Brand Development, Press Releases, Video, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Editing, Copywriting, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Photography, Creative Direction, New Media, Entertainment, Public Relations, Event Planning, Video Production, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising