Marketing & Strategic Planning

Diane Morgenthaler,
Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Planning
Diane is responsible for developing and directing the Bureau's strategies to promote greater Madison as a convention, event and leisure destination, in addition to managing fund development and budgetary planning. This position sets strategic direction for visitmadison.com, visitor information services, publications and publicity/media relations. 
Email:morgenthaler@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.441.2622
Fax: 608.441.7017

James Blystone,
Director of Marketing
The Director of Marketing is responsible for directing the Bureau's marketing efforts to position Madison and the environs as a convention, event and leisure destination and the GMCVB as the area's official Destination Manager and Leader.
Email: blystone@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.441.2620

Kate Dale,
Marketing & Visitor Services Manager
The Marketing & Visitor Services Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and managing GMCVB leisure and sports marketing programs and initiatives, as well as supervising the GMCVB's Visitor Services programs.
Email: dale@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.441.3946
Fax: 608.441.7011

Judy Frankel,
Public Relations & Communications Manager
Judy serves as lead public relations and media relations professional for the Marketing Department of the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Email: frankel@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.441.3958
Fax: 608.441.7019

Megan Simonett,
Organizational Events Manager
The Organizational Events Manager is responsible for managing the marketing department deliverables of the GMCVB, Spirit and MASC events. Responsibilities include management and execution of GMCVB, Spirit, and MASC sponsored or coordinated events and program activities.
Email: simonett@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.441.3947
Fax: 608.441.7014

Rebecca Sullivan,
Graphic Designer
The GMCVB Graphic Designer produces GMCVB print communications and additional promotional materials, while ensuring consistency of the organization's brand.
Email: sullivan@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.255.2537 x2625

Tim Brechlin, 
Web & New Media Coordinator
The Web & New Media Coordinator supports the mission of the GMCVB by maintaining and developing a strong online presence through official Web sites, email marketing programs and social media initiatives.
Email: brechlin@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.255.2537 x3945
Fax: 608.258.4950

Emily Sperka, 
Communications Intern
The Communications Intern is responsible for providing project support for all public relations initiatives that drive increased room night visitor volume and spending. This position also provides secondary support to Visitor Services.
Email: sperka@visitmadison.com
Phone: 608.255.2537
Fax: 608.258.4950

Erica Rykal,
Marketing Intern
The Marketing Intern is responsible for providing project support for all Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) marketing programs representing the GMCVB, and selling the destination through communications with visitors, clients, customers and partners.  
Email: rykal@visitmadison.com