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Thunderly Appoints Carlos Cortinas As Chief Strategy Officer

PRIVATESep 08, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Position

Chief Strategy Officer

Company

Thunderly

Carlos Cortinas
AllenAdvertisingMarketingDigital MarketingBrand MarketingSocial Media Management

Description

Thunderly has announced the hiring of Carlos Cortinas as chief strategy officer, a newly-created position intended to bolster strategic planning in an AI-driven marketing landscape. This addition reflects Thunderly's evolution as a premier franchise marketing agency.

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Company

Thunderly

Location

Allen, Texas, United States

About

Thunderly is a full-service marketing agency built to amplify franchises and other dynamic brands and drive impact. It unites decades of expertise in franchise lead generation, website design, video production, public relations, social media, thought leadership, influencer campaigns, digital advertising, graphic design, crisis communication, personal branding, podcast production and more, all under one roof.

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