President and Founder of Elite Email, a world leader in email and mobile marketing solutions. As one of Canada's chief email marketing and digital marketing specialists, Burko has appeared on national television, radio, podcasts, and in countless print publications and blogs across North America. Recognized as a thought leader in his industry, Robert is often invited to speak as an expert in his field at high-profile events both within his industry and for those outside that are looking for easy online business solutions. He currently lives in Toronto with his wife, son and daughter.
Email Marketing
2002-Present
Digital Strategy
2003-Present
Web Design
2011-Present
HTML
200-Present
Mobile Marketing
2009-Present
SEO
2003-Present
App Design
2012-Present
CSS
2004-Present
Social Marketing
2007-Present
SEM (AdWords)
2005-Present
Usability Testing
2013-Present
jQuery
2008-Present
Web Marketing
2003-Present
Google Analytics
2006-Present
Photoshop
2008-Present
Salesforce
2008-Present
Specializaton: Marketing & Human Resources
One of two authorized speakers in Canada.
Canada's leading email and mobile marketing company. Offering cutting-edge cloud solutions and best-in-class digital agency services to small and large organizations around the globe.
A non-profit organization that supports HIV testing and treatment in Africa. In the early years, the focus was entirely on Northern Ghana. In 2010, thanks to the support of generous donors, we expanded with new project in Uganda.
A public polytechnic college located in Toronto. It offers full-time and part-time programs at the baccalaureate, diploma, certificate and graduate levels. (Part-Time Professor)
An engaging and dynamic high-energy speaker that fuels business acumen with digital savvy and a dash of humour. Add some flare to your next event.
Intensive sessions can help simplify even the most complex digital marketing concepts and empower you with the knowledge you need to succeed.
Learn the tricks of the trade and boost your confidence in digital and social marketing. Get up to date on the latest trends and add more value to your organization.
In October 2007, CBC aired a documentary titled "The Selling Game". The program was about the emerging social media industry and features both Robert & Michelle Burko, for their work on a social campaign for Sauza Tequila.
On June 27, 2013, Direct Marketing Magazine convened an executive roundtable to discuss the power of place in today's marketing landscape. The roundtable features industry leaders and marketers from some of Canada's biggest brands.
To celebrate the Toronto Board of Trade's 100th anniverary, they produced a video featuring local business leaders. The link above is the edited segment with Robert Burko.
From some of the biggest brands in the world to some of the smallest mom-and-pop operations, I have had the pleasure of creating and working on campaigns in a wide variety of vertical marketers in all parts of the globe.
The 'iPad Wedding' that I orchestrated when disaster struck at my friends, Dana & Darren Abenstein, wedding made front page news in one of Canada's leading newspapers, the Toronto Star.
Family is the most important thing in the world to me. All the business success in the world doesn't matter if you don't have important people to share it with. I've been blessed with two amazing children and an awesome wife.