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2.7 CVP
Marketing Strategy
Nonprofit & Government
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Samsung operated in a highly competitive market for mobile phones. In Asia, there was always stiff competition with Chinese phone makers, and of course, Apple. For their flagship phones, it was necessary to stand out from the competition, with unique and highly visible formats in a cluttered, highly competitive environment, but it was even more important to approach the campaigns with a strong conquest approach.
Given too much variance in ability of product marketing teams throughout the company, Wiley wanted to build and in-house agency of marketing specialists, who would partner with product marketers on all high revenue earning products (ranging from $250K annual to $50M+) to ensure successful outcomes.
I was brought in to build and lead this global team, and my challenge was to build out the proper processes, communication, measurement, and reporting, as well as get buy-in from global product teams who were not all thrilled with having some of their autonomy taken away.

University of Georgia, SNAP-Ed, a vital organization funded by the Georgia Department of Human Services, plays a pivotal role in providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program education (SNAP-Ed) across the state. This case study delves into their collaboration with Mayple, which led to significant improvements in email engagement, content delivery, and overall outreach strategy.

Gradelink offers schools a comprehensive and user-friendly software solution, streamlining administrative tasks, improving enrollment processes, and supporting the mission of educational institutions. Despite their innovative software, Gradelink faced challenges in effectively communicating their offerings through email marketing.