"Motivational"

"Informative"

"Engaging"

SPEAKER PROFILE

William "Woody" Prettyman

Topics

Audio Production

Video Production

Marketing & Branding

Media Strategy

Digital Marketing

Marketing to Millenials

Customer Service

Sales Strategy

Company Culture

Talk. Inspire. Repeat.

Keynote Speaker

Panel Discussions

Corporate Events

College Lectures

Breakfast Talks
Marketing Workshops

William “Woody” Prettyman is the Chief Executive Officer of Studio Center, a 55-year-old, nationally acclaimed, and award-winning firm specializing in content creation, distribution, and measurement. William purchased Studio Center in 2004 and has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company, which specializes in audio production, video production, web design and development, branding, voice and on-camera talent, social media, and media buying. William was born in Arlington, VA, majored in business at Radford University, and enjoyed a decade-long radio career at Saga Communications before moving to iHeart Media as Vice President of Sales for Virginia until 2002.

During William’s tenure at Studio Center, the company has received over 2,000 awards, including a Grammy, an Oscar, and countless Telly Awards, which honor and showcase the highest standards of excellence in television commercials, video, film, and work created for the web. Under William’s leadership, Studio Center has donated millions of dollars in cash and services to charitable organizations including St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, The American Heart Association, Operation Smile, CASA, and the American Diabetes Association. William resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, two children, and three dogs. Studio Center operates in five different locations and is headquartered in Virginia Beach (two locations) with hubs in Washington, DC, New York City, and Richmond.

What People Are Saying.

Good afternoon, my name is Alexus Baldwin and thank you so much for visiting my school today and giving all of us motivation! I am very interested in becoming an intern with Studio Center and I have a lot to offer. Just a reminder as to who I am, I was the student who raised their hand and asked about an interning opportunity and came down to retrieve your business card. Attached below are my resume, website, and a link to a documentary I produced at Ole Miss recently.
Thank you

– Alexus B.
Dear Mr. Prettyman,
My name is Jack, I was one of the hundred something students that probably introduced themselves to you yesterday. First, I'd like to say the impact your talk had on me in the past 24 hours has been crazy, I've been thinking about what kind of company I'd like to work for after college. My uncle and cousin are in the middle of developing a scary movie which I may help out with but I'm in the business program here at Radford. Right now I'm a freshman majoring in Marketing and adding a minor in Physiology to eventually go into sales after college. I'm also a huge sports fan all around especially a huge Ravens fan, but the thing that you made me realize very important yesterday. That someone can take one thing for example film/entertainment and bring in sports, business, etc into the mix. When you were showing what kind of company you developed, it made me think that a company like yours could be a great fit for me in the future. Right now my plan for the summer is working in Long Island at a restaurant in the Hamptons to make money to invest/save for the future. So I'm not sure if it's too early to get involved with an internship just playing everything by year. Lastly, I'd love to have a copy of that Steve Jobs book, seems like a great read.
Thank you for your time,

– Jack F.
William,
You came and spoke to my Marketing 340 class last Wednesday and definitely got my attention with everything you were talking about. Your company sounds awesome and I am really interested in interning for your company. I also remember you talking about your favorite book by Steve Jobs and I was wondering if you were serious about actually buying that for people? Either way the main reason I am sending this is because I would love to work for you and your company. How should I go about applying?
Thank you for everything!

– Brandon C.
Hello, my name is Jennifer, a Freshman at Radford University studying marketing and I had the honor of getting to have you as a guest speaker in my Marketing 101 class titled Creativity and Innovation. I am an aspiring marketing manager and have a dream of working in the fashion department. Marketing is fascinating, is running this world, and has made it what it currently is. I will take into heart each and every one of your tips to ensure my success in this department, for success does not come lightly. This would include the book you mentioned about Steve Jobs, which I kindly ask for. Thank you so much for all the wise words and for allowing us penniless college students to receive an amazing book that may change our futures.
With regards,

– Jennifer T.
Dear Mr.Prettyman,
Thank you for coming into my Marketing 101 class. Everything you said I hung on every word and I want to strive to be as successful or more successful than you. I want to intern this summer at the Richmond office. I want to keep in touch kinda as a mentor to help me achieve hopefully greatness. I want to work in a field in marketing and sales. I am a good speaker and bring a lot to the table. If you have a sports department thats really my forte, as being an athlete my whole life. I want to read every book I can if you can send me any book and I know thats asking a lot but I am a struggling in debt college student. I will read them to help me achieve my goals.
Thank You

– James S.
Mr. Prettyman,
Thank you so much for coming to speak to our class. You really left an impact/ r on me, actually so much so that I started learning more about investing and downloaded a sample of "Steve Jobs". It's always refreshing to hear someone be real with students and not sugar coat the real world, and I appreciate that!
I'm sending you an email to let you know I'm interested in one of the books you mentioned, but unfortunately, I can't remember the list. What are your favorites? I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,

– Peyton M.