Beth LaGuardia Cooper
Available to Speak:
Virtual and in-person
About Beth
Beth LaGuardia Cooper is President of Advantage Media Group, the authority-building organization behind Forbes Books, Entrepreneur Books, and SXSW Books. She leads the company’s global publishing, brand, and media operations, helping CEOs and senior leaders transform their ideas into platforms of influence and measurable business growth.
With a career spanning senior marketing leadership roles across high-growth organizations, Beth previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at American Public Education, where she helped scale the company from $20M to over $600M in annual revenue.
Today, she works closely with executives to build authority, credibility, and trust through integrated publishing and media strategies. Known for her data-driven approach and focus on relationship-based growth, Beth is a sought-after speaker on thought leadership, CEO branding, and how leaders can turn their expertise into lasting market influence.
Areas of Expertise
As President of Advantage Media — the organization behind Forbes Books, Entrepreneur Books, and SXSW Books — she oversees delivery of client publishing, brand building, promotions, and client relationship management. With decades of experience growing teams, scaling revenue, and leveraging data-driven marketing tactics, she helps leaders strengthen recognition, credibility, and influence in competitive business ecosystems.
- Marketing strategy and brand growth
- Data-driven decision-making
- Media engagement and public relations
- Authority building for executives and authors
- Integrated brand communication
- Leadership in organizational growth and transformation
- Storytelling for business impact
Types of Events
Beth is well-suited for executive leadership forums, marketing and brand strategy summits, publishing and thought-leadership conferences, and CEO peer events where high-level strategic insight and practical marketing frameworks are valued. Her presentations typically draw on real-world experience scaling organizations and elevating executive platforms through authority media programs, helping leaders understand how to amplify credibility and reach in today’s digital and media landscape.
Common Engagements
- CEO and executive leadership forums
- Marketing and branding conferences
- Publishing and media strategy summits
- Growth and organizational transformation workshops
- Peer-to-peer professional roundtables
- Panels on authority building and executive positioning
