Dave Dreyer

Dave Dreyer is an experienced marketing professional and educator with a diverse background in advertising and brand management. Currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California since August 2013, Dave teaches PR 340, Intro to Advertising. As Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Starco Brands from May 2016 to August 2025, Dave contributed to the development of several innovative consumer brands, overseeing a significant growth trajectory. Previous roles include Worldwide Managing Director at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, where Dave managed global communications for Apple, and EVP, Group Account Director at Deutsch LA, leading campaigns for prominent clients like Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Pizza Hut. With an extensive career that includes positions at TBWA Chiat Day and other agencies, Dave has demonstrated expertise in integrated brand communication and strategy, backed by a Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from UC San Diego.