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Chris Tussing

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Chris Tussing is a seasoned consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketing executive currently leading brand and media strategy at Tropicana, one of North America's most recognized juice and beverage brands. In his role, he oversees integrated marketing communications, media planning, and the brand's evolving approach to digital and programmatic advertising as CPG marketers increasingly shift budgets toward data-driven channels. Throughout his career, Tussing has built expertise at the intersection of traditional brand marketing and modern media buying, navigating the complex landscape of audience targeting, retail media networks, and first-party data strategies that are increasingly critical for CPG brands operating in a cookieless environment. His work at Tropicana reflects broader industry trends where legacy brands must modernize their AdTech and media stacks to remain competitive. His background spans brand management and media investment roles typical of senior CPG marketing leaders, with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes through both mass reach and precision-targeted digital campaigns. Details of his full career trajectory prior to Tropicana are not extensively documented in public sources.

Last updated Aug 5, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Vice President of Marketing
Company
Tropicana
Based
United States
Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Chris Tussing is a seasoned consumer packaged goods (CPG) marketing executive currently leading brand and media strategy at Tropicana, one of North America's most recognized juice and beverage brands. In his role, he oversees integrated marketing communications, media planning, and the brand's evolving approach to digital and programmatic advertising as CPG marketers increasingly shift budgets toward data-driven channels. Throughout his career, Tussing has built expertise at the intersection of traditional brand marketing and modern media buying, navigating the complex landscape of audience targeting, retail media networks, and first-party data strategies that are increasingly critical for CPG brands operating in a cookieless environment. His work at Tropicana reflects broader industry trends where legacy brands must modernize their AdTech and media stacks to remain competitive. His background spans brand management and media investment roles typical of senior CPG marketing leaders, with a focus on driving measurable business outcomes through both mass reach and precision-targeted digital campaigns. Details of his full career trajectory prior to Tropicana are not extensively documented in public sources.

Expertise & education

Expertise

CPG MarketingBrand StrategyMedia Planning and BuyingProgrammatic AdvertisingRetail Media NetworksFirst-Party Data StrategyIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsDigital Advertising

Speaking topics

CPG brand marketing in the digital ageMedia investment strategy for legacy brands

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Leading marketing strategy for Tropicana following its spin-off from PepsiCo as an independent brand