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Emily Sokal

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Emily Sokal is a senior marketing executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, where she leads brand marketing for the Dr Pepper trademark. She has been a key architect of Dr Pepper's high-profile sports marketing strategy, most notably the brand's deep integration with college football — including the long-running 'Fansville' campaign — which has helped cement Dr Pepper as a culturally relevant brand among sports fans. Her work has been widely recognized for blending entertainment-style storytelling with effective brand building in a highly competitive beverage market.

Last updated Oct 20, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Company
Dr Pepper (Keurig Dr Pepper)
Based
Frisco, Texas, United States
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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Emily Sokal is a senior marketing executive at Keurig Dr Pepper, where she leads brand marketing for the Dr Pepper trademark. She has been a key architect of Dr Pepper's high-profile sports marketing strategy, most notably the brand's deep integration with college football — including the long-running 'Fansville' campaign — which has helped cement Dr Pepper as a culturally relevant brand among sports fans. Her work has been widely recognized for blending entertainment-style storytelling with effective brand building in a highly competitive beverage market.

Career

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Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand MarketingSports MarketingIntegrated Marketing CampaignsBeverage Industry MarketingCollege Football SponsorshipConsumer Packaged GoodsStorytelling and Entertainment Marketing

Speaking topics

Sports marketing and sponsorship activationBrand storytelling and entertainment marketingBuilding cultural relevance for legacy brands

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led the 'Fansville' college football campaign for Dr Pepper, a multi-year branded content series that became one of the most recognized sports marketing properties in the beverage category
  • Oversaw Dr Pepper's College Football Playoff sponsorship activation, significantly elevating the brand's association with one of the most-watched sporting events in the US
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