We’re excited to announce the distinguished guests joining us for Brandcenter’s 2025 Commencement. TC Cannon, longtime executive producer and media powerhouse, will serve as our emcee, and visionary futurist David “Shingy” Shing will deliver this year’s commencement address. Together, they bring a unique blend of insight, creativity, and inspiration to help us celebrate the next generation of brand leaders.
Read more about our guests below.
TC Cannon
TC did not take a traditional career path to radio and television. After graduating from Harvard as a Pre-med Biology Major, she worked as a Montessori assistant teacher, home stationery studio owner, and on-air guest on QVC before finding her way to radio.
She has been Michael Smerconish’s Executive Producer on radio for over 23 years. She started with him on Morning Drive on WPHT1210AM in Philadelphia. The show was then nationally syndicated and for the past dozen years has been on SiriusXM POTUS Channel 124. TC is involved in all aspects of Smerconish Inc, including his website Smerconish.com, daily newsletter, merchandise, stage shows, Smercomics coffee table book, and remote broadcasts. Additionally, TC is Michael’s CNN Anchor Producer for his Saturday morning show “SMERCONISH” and the host of her own weekly podcast “TC After Dark.”
Shingy
David “Shingy” Shing, a Creative Omnivore and visionary futurist, pioneers the frontier of human-technological engagement with his philosophy: “From Imagination to Implementation of Ideas, Iconography, Instinct.” This globally acclaimed thought leader has transformed icons like LVMH, Chanel, and Nike with his strategic forecasts, captivating audiences from TED to Cannes Lions with insights on humanizing technology. Shingy’s boundless creativity and design mastery establish him as a preeminent authority in crafting iconic identities. His razor-sharp instinct, visual artistry, and verbal eloquence make him an indispensable advisor, orchestrating transformative think tanks for global leaders and nurturing cultural trailblazers. Championing mindful technological engagement, Shingy’s visionary leadership shapes a more enlightened digital future, turning bold ideas into tangible realities that redefine our world.