Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson is the owner of Market Accelerators, LLC. Michael works with select small companies who want to grow their business to the next level. He is a highly regarded professional marketer with over 20 years experience and is known for his immensely practical approach and ideas. Michael has held worldwide marketing responsibilities for well known companies such as Hewlett Packard and Mattel Toys as well as various small businesses. He has worked both in the US and internationally.

Michael has spoken at various events including chambers of commerce, industry organizations, international sales events and press tours. Michael was an industry spokesperson for Hewlett Packard and has appeared in TV, newspaper and magazine interviews worldwide.

Michael is a board member of the Oregon Chapter of the American Marketing Association and is also a licensed Duct Tape Marketing Coach.

He has an active small business marketing blog and conducts frequent podcast interviews with various marketing experts.

He can be reached at (360) 448-7474

Where I grew up

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Places I've lived

Spain; Singapore; Los Angeles, California; London, England; Stranraer, Scotland; Bury St Edmunds, England

Companies I've worked for

Mattel Toys; Hewlett Packard; Pitt and Scott

Schools I've attended

Hatfield Polytechnic; University of Hertfordshire