Bio

Emily Burke

Chief Executive Officer
Emily Burke is responsible for shepherding the agency’s vision and works fiercely to protect it. As CEO, Emily drives innovation, manages BBR’s big relationships and keeps the agency moving forward like a skilled captain. It’s a great big balancing act, but her diverse marketing background and connection to the market and industry at large make her a gem not only for clients but for employees and their professional development as well.
Emily joined BBR in 2013 as Account Service Director. After working with ad agencies in Atlanta, Emily brought her talent and love for strategy and planning back home to Louisiana and has been with BBR ever since — 10+ years and counting! Emily has served firms specializing in both traditional and digital mediums, and is experienced in the management of B2B and B2C integrated marketing campaigns. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a B.A. in Mass Communications, Emily provides new business and account planning support for the agency, pushing for innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges, developing relationships grounded in open communication and collaboration to ultimately ensure both partner and agency success.
  • Brand Vaughan Lumber
  • Cajun Country Rice
  • Campus Federal Credit Union
  • Cane River Pecan Company
  • Case-Mate
  • CC’s® Coffee House
  • Coburn Supply Company
  • Cox Communications
  • First Federal Bank of Louisiana
  • LHA Trust Funds
  • Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
  • Louisiana Housing Corporation
  • Pelican State Credit Union

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Joined BBR: 2013

  • Agency Vision Casting
  • Business Strategy & Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Louisiana State University

  • 2021 AAF-Baton Rouge President’s Service Award
  • AAF Best In Show: LHC “Own It” Social Campaign
  • AAF Gold ADDY: Baton Rouge Blues Festival Campaign
  • AAF Gold ADDY: Coburn’s 85th Event Design
  • AAF Gold ADDY: Cane River Pecan Company Email Marketing
  • 2014 AAF Gold ADDY & District Winner: Cox Superfan Campaign

  • CEO Rising Stars, Member
  • Member of American Advertising Federation Baton Rouge Chapter
  • Past Board Member American Advertising Federation, Baton Rouge Chapter