Vice Chair

Howard Robertson boasts a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years in the marketing and advertising industry. His journey began at the iconic Stax Records, where he honed his skills as a copywriter and publicist. This early experience laid the groundwork for his diverse expertise, which encompasses marketing, advertising and public/media/community relations. Beyond Stax, Robertson’s impressive resume includes roles as a Broadcast Consultant and radio/ TV sales management with WLOK Radio and WPTY 24 (Fox 24) in Memphis. He previously served on the Tennessee Arts Commission board and served as Vice Chair.

In 1991, recognizing a gap in the market, Robertson and his wife, Beverly, co-founded TRUST Marketing & Communications. TRUST, a Memphis-based relationship marketing firm, caters to companies seeking to engage the African-American consumer market. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of marketing services, all tailored to effectively reach and connect Black audiences. TRUST has flourished, becoming the parent company of two additional ventures, The Spotset Radio Network and the Play Ode mobile app.

Howard Robertson’s influence extends beyond the marketing world. He co-creates and co-hosts two popular syndicated podcasts: R&R on Sports and Riffin’ on Jazz. These podcasts, with a combined weekly audience exceeding half a million listeners, are carried on digital platforms, including iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and more.