Drake University

Drake University

http://drake.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/school/drake-university/

Drake University, a privately owned entity headquartered in the US, was founded in 1881 and employs approximately 1,880 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, it operates as a private university based in Iowa, United States.

Revenue

Founded

1881

Headcount

1,872

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Search, social, and retail media

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 10, 2026, Drake University opened registration for its inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Day, a new program scheduled for July 14, 2026. Hosted by the Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the one-day experience aims to provide middle school students entering sixth through eighth grade with a hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship.

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Drake University offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Drake University's product portfolio comprises of athletics and multi-discipline sports and search, social, and retail media.

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Jul

11th

2026

08:31

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Staff & Faculty BUILD Class: Automating Microsoft: How to Improve Admin Processes with Tools You Already Have!

About this Event Computers are smarter than ever, but even the best AI programs can’t tackle the deluge of tasks coming through your inbox, Teams, Blackboard, Starfish, etc. This beginner-friendly BUILD class will help you use Microsoft Office programs like Excel and Power Automate to automatically send emails, track deadlines, and compile valuable data about all your hard work – no additional subscriptions needed.

Drake University

Jul

2nd

2026

22:19

Events, B2B Tag

Drake Jazz Ensemble One Pre-Tour Concert

About this Event Drake Jazz Ensemble One, directed by Prof. Andy Classen, is playing a Free Concert Friday 7/3 at 1PM outside Turner Jazz Center. The band will be leaving on a 10-day European Tour (July 4-14), performing in prominent jazz festivals throughout Italy, France and Holland.

Drake University

Jun

30th

2026

01:00

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business Earns High Rating for Societal Impact

Drake Achieves Level 4 ‘Transforming School’ Designation in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating Drake University and the Zimpleman College of Business have once again secured their position as a global leader in responsible education, earning the prestigious Level 4 “Transforming School” designation in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for business schools.

Drake University

Jun

15th

2026

10:31

Teaser campaigns have become one of the music industry’s most powerful marketing tools

The music industry has always sold anticipation. But the tools available to today’s artists have transformed the album rollout from a promotion into something closer to a long-running narrative event. Artists like Taylor Swift, Drake and Ariana Grande release tiny, mysterious, emotionally charged fragments of their forthcoming releases on social media.

The Conversation

Jun

14th

2026

16:16

Drake’s “Iceman” becomes the longest running No. 1 album in 2026 on Billboard 200 Drake’s “Iceman” reaches fourth week at No. 1 in US Drake continues to prove why he remains one of music’s most commercially successful artists.

Jun

10th

2026

14:34

Drake’s “Iceman” album heading for fourth straight week at No. 1 in US Drake’s “Iceman” on pace for fourth week at No. 1 in US Drake continues to find new ways to make chart history. Nearly a month after releasing three albums on the same day, the Toronto superstar remains firmly in control of the Billboard 200.

Jun

10th

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

Drake University Camp Turns Middle Schoolers into Entrepreneurs for a Day

Registration is open for Drake University’s inaugural Youth Entrepreneurship Day. The new program will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and is designed for students entering sixth through eighth grade. Hosted by the Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the one-day experience gives middle school students a hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship from Drake staff.

Drake University

Jun

10th

2026

01:00

Drake’s “Janice STFU” Officially Surpasses One Million Units Sold

I feel like every time Drake catches an insult, he just points to “Janice STFU,” and suddenly everybody gets quiet. Drake has spent most of 2026 reminding everyone why he’s one of the biggest commercial artists in music history.

Ratings Game Music

Jun

9th

2026

01:00

At some point, we may have to stop acting surprised when a Drake album refuses to go away. Drake’s ICEMAN is currently projected to spend a fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after moving an estimated 137,000 album-equivalent units.

Ratings Game Music

Jun

7th

2026

14:59

Drake’s “Iceman” spends third straight week at No. 1 in US Drake’s “ICEMAN” Continues Historic Run With Third Week at No. 1 Drake continues to prove why he remains one of the most dominant forces in music.

Jun

5th

2026

15:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Drake Set to Executive Produce K-OS’s Upcoming Album

Drake’s recent output around the ICEMAN trilogy has begun to spill into a broader Toronto-centered collaboration, this time involving veteran artist K-OS. The Canadian musician is working on a new album with Drake set to serve as executive producer.

May

22nd

2026

01:00

Drake University reports $424.1 million annual economic impact on Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Drake University had an economic impact on the state of Iowa of nearly $425 million in fiscal year 2025, according to a report released by the private university Thursday.

Drake University sells broadcasting rights of its athletics competitions globally.

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