Recognized Integrated Marketing Leaders 2025

I am successful at presenting business concepts in an organized and persuasive manner. Deadline-driven, innovative and highly motivated. Proactive media communicator with experience in internal and external communications, mergers & acquisitions, social media, blogging and editorial media relations. Focused on strategic, measurable impact and proficient in building scalable integrated marketing campaigns while providing global management and effective team leadership. 30 Under 35 Award Winner.

Digital Solutions & E-commerce Expertise (20+ years) in Omnichannel Marketing & CX | Customer Insights & Market Intelligence. PhD candidate in Human-Computer Interaction. Independent consultant with 8+ years coaching micro, small and medium enterprises in digital transformation and online business development. Proven track record supporting 3.000+ SMEs across Latin America, Central Asia, and Africa through international development programs (UN-ITC), and national business accelerators. Expert in e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, SEO, and online business strategy with extensive workshop facilitation and mentoring experience.

I am a marketing strategist and growth consultant with 18+ years of experience across digital marketing, brand positioning, performance systems, and AI-led business growth. I work with businesses to improve how they are discovered, understood, and chosen in increasingly competitive and AI-influenced markets. My work focuses on the practical side of growth, how strategy, content, performance marketing, customer behavior, and AI can work together to create measurable business outcomes. Over the years, I have contributed to campaigns and growth initiatives for brands such as DHL, Walmart, BMW, and Landmark Group, while also working across technology, finance, e-commerce, hospitality, healthcare, and real estate. I am especially interested in how AI is reshaping search, content, decision journeys, and marketing operations, and how businesses can use it in a commercially useful way rather than as a trend. I bring a perspective that combines business thinking with hands-on execution, with a strong focus on clarity, growth, and real-world results.

I’m a creative, integrative marketing strategist who brings ideas to life through multichannel campaigns, unforgettable events, and clear, compelling storytelling. As an award-winning creator, I’ve built my career at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution - helping brands, leaders, and organizations communicate with clarity and impact.

Mark MacDonald is a seasoned strategist and creative with 4 decades of expertise in powerful Branding and Marketing Communication based on reliable research. He's the go-to guide for effective church communication, branding, and logos. As a bestselling author, engaging speaker, and founder of BeKnownforSomething.com, Mark empowers church leaders to communicate with impact.

Experienced Marketing Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the tech industry. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Leadership, and Marketing. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor’s Degree focused in Marketing from Thomas Edison State College.

Throughout my career in marketing, I've worked with mission-driven businesses to help grow demand, standardize processes, and differentiate brand value within crowded markets. Today, I'm focused on sharing what I've learned along the way - providing fractional marketing strategy and services to SMBs looking to grow and scale, and by mentoring the next generation of marketing talent. My core values are trust, authenticity, partnership, and transparency, and they exist in everything I do, personally and professionally. I am have been a member of Forbes Communications Council since 2017 and have served on the volunteer board of the American Marketing Association's Triangle (NC) Chapter since 2022. I was elected to serve as the chapter president in July 2026.

SEO Content Strategist specializing in content strategy, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AI search visibility. I help businesses build organic authority through strategic content, backlink acquisition, and AI-optimized writing.

I run SERPninja.io, a white label link building agecy proudly rated 5 stars on Clutch and TrustPilot. Trusted by over 300 agencies, we specialize in helping businesses achieve their own or their clients' link-building goals effectively. SERPninja.io has been featured on major publications like HubSpot, Backlinko, Forbes, G2 blog and Entrepreneur. Drop us a message if you want to crush your link building goals. Check out our YT channel at https://www.youtube.com/@serpninjasupport

James is a senior digital marketing leader and independent consultant with over a decade of experience driving organic growth across more than 75 organizations in industries spanning software, cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, legal, and higher education. His work covers the full acquisition picture. He advises brands on organic strategy, competitive positioning, and large language model visibility, builds conversion and funnel optimization systems that connect traffic to revenue, manages affiliate relationships to extend content reach, and has led paid digital teams across search and social, always with a focus on business outcomes over vanity metrics. He is a recognized voice on the implications of generative AI for organic acquisition, and contributes regularly on how brands can earn durable visibility as search behavior continues to shift.

I thrive at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and data. As a Digital Marketing Strategist, I help businesses maximize their online presence, optimize ad spend, and turn insights into action. Whether it’s fine-tuning a Google Ads campaign or crafting a digital growth strategy, I love finding smart, efficient ways to drive results.

Published author, experienced SEO, content manager, and growth strategist with 10+ years in marketing. At StoryRank, we apply narrative rigor to complex digital marketing strategies. Our work has helped SaaS and B2B brands achieve multi-digit organic growth and massive sales lifts.

Media Contact & PR Representative for Next Stage Design + Build, a premier interior design and remodeling firm in Santa Clara County. I connect journalists with industry experts on home renovation, interior design trends, space optimization, and residential build strategy. Representing: Joy Allen - Design Supervisor Shelly Yoder - Project Designer, UDCP Keith Ostendorf - Project Developer Access to high-resolution before-and-after photography for all listed topics under expertise.

I am a Senior SEO Professional and Consultant with over two decades of experience spanning agency management and independent consulting. Backed by a BA in English Literature, I have career experience in deep technical search optimization and compelling, high-quality content strategy. Currently based in Fort Myers, Florida, I provide strategic digital marketing solutions tailored to the Southwest Florida market and beyond, specializing in translating complex search data into actionable business growth. Core Specializations & Expertise Emerging Search Technologies: Specialized focus on the future of search, including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and strategies for ranking within AI Overviews and LLM citations (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity). Technical SEO & Python Automation: Proficient in leveraging Python to automate complex SEO workflows, including custom web scraping, large-scale keyword clustering, and developing automated entity and schema extractors. Video-Based Auditing: Creator of a productized consulting model that delivers comprehensive SEO teardowns and site audits entirely on video, providing clients with transparent, over-the-shoulder technical reviews. Local & National Search Strategy: Extensive experience crafting high-intent landing pages and conducting competitive search analyses to capture targeted demographics. Notable Experience & Accomplishments 20+ Years of Industry Leadership: Successfully navigated over two decades of search engine algorithmic shifts, guiding clients from early-web optimization tactics through to today's AI-driven search landscape. Proprietary Tool Development: Engineered custom Python-based utilities to streamline deep-dive technical tasks, such as automated schema mapping and preview text extraction. Innovative Service Delivery: Developed and launched a specialized platform dedicated to delivering fast, high-level technical search audits via direct video teardowns. Cross-Discipline Analytics: Expert in interpreting complex Google Search Console data to map user behavior, track multi-platform digital footprints, and optimize digital architecture for peak visibility.

Portfolio: https://patriciabardin.onuniverse.com Brand Multi-Channel Marketing Manager Most recently Lexmark International (Xerox) Client and direct quote features: Forbes, AARP, Entrepreneur, SXSW AI/Marketing/PR panel guest Former Simon Property Group (malls) Director of Marketing and Business Development

Hello fellow human, robot, or occasionally sentient algorithm. A few mantras I keep coming back to: in all cases, it depends. All things are possible, with budget. Nothing is as complex, or as simple, as it seems. And if you start with a different definition of success, you've already failed. I'm the founder of Golden Consulting, a digital marketing strategy and fractional CMO practice built around GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): helping brands get cited by AI answer engines, not just ranked on Google. Fifteen years in sales and marketing, ten-plus of that in digital specifically. I've been the buyer, the agency, and the AE, so I know what a CMO is actually asking when they push back on your proposal. The GEO focus took shape at Rankings.io, where I built the strategy and methodology from scratch for a legal marketing team: the framework, the narrative, the sales enablement, then handed it off and watched the team close at a level they hadn't hit before. Building something other people could run with turned out to be a different kind of win than carrying my own number, and I found it more rewarding. The methodology's expanding well beyond legal now, which is most of what I do at Golden Consulting today. Some of that thinking has ended up on AZ TechCast, Phoenix Business Radio, and Slator, talking through what GEO actually means for a marketing strategy in practice. Born in the US, raised in Australia, calling Colorado home now (ish). Came into marketing sideways, through psychology and market research at Monash University in Melbourne. For an interesting conversation, ask me about the eerie, non-coincidental similarities between how LLMs work and how the human mind does.

As a Marketing and PR Executive at Formara, I play a key role in driving brand visibility, supporting sustainable initiatives, and fostering client engagement. With a focus on creative storytelling and strategic marketing, I help position Formara as a leader in print and marketing services, emphasising our commitment to eco-friendly practices and high-quality production. Beyond my role at Formara, I am a contributor to prestigious industry publications such as ESOMAR and Solutions Magazine. Through my writing, I explore insights into market research, business strategy, and industry trends, aiming to provide valuable perspectives for professionals and thought leaders. With a strong foundation in content creation, brand development, and industry knowledge, I strive to bridge the gap between creativity and business growth. If you'd like to connect, discuss our print marketing solutions or explore ideas for collaboration, feel free to get in touch. 01702 613141

Steve Drury is a forward-thinking digital strategist and the founder of web-aviso, a Formby-based consultancy that has been at the forefront of search technology since 2004. Steve has transitioned from a creative background into global banking media technologies and traditional SEO to become a specialist in the next generation of digital visibility: AI Search Optimisation (AISO) and Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO). As traditional search engines evolve into AI-powered "answer engines," Steve has positioned web-aviso as a leading UK consultancy for businesses seeking to remain visible in a "zero-click" world. He specialises in ensuring that brands are not just found by algorithms, but are accurately cited, recommended, and trusted by Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Bing Copilot. Steve’s approach to AI is uniquely colored by his extensive background in psychology and the mystery arts. An internationally respected author and consultant for professional mentalists and psychic entertainers, he understands the nuances of human perception and 'inner rapport' (the specialist publishing company he also runs). He applies these psychological principles to digital marketing, ensuring that AI-generated responses for his clients are framed with the right sentiment, positioning them as experts, local specialists, or trusted authorities. Corporate Rigour Meets Creative Innovation Before founding web-aviso, Steve managed EMEA region communication media divisions for one of the world's largest global banking corporations. This background in project management (incorporating ITIL and Six Sigma methodologies) allows him to provide SME clients with agency-level strategy and technical precision without the typical agency overheads.

I am a multifaceted award-winning communications professional with a diverse background. My expertise spans public relations, content strategy and creation, corporate video production, copy team management, SEO strategy/writing, broadcast reporting, anchoring and producing, and on-air talent and spokesperson. My experience in communications has shaped my ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver impactful messages that educate readers and foster meaningful connections. I specialize in coaching my clients on visibility strategies to establish themselves as authorities and experts in their fields. Success means facilitating connections, mentoring teammates, fighting discrimination and ageism, and promoting lifetime education.

Strategic digital marketing and SEO leader with over 20 years of experience driving organic growth, visibility, and revenue for large and complex brands. Proven expertise in organic SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), content strategy, and reputation management, with a strong track record of improving rankings, authority, and conversion performance. Highly skilled in optimizing for modern search ecosystems including Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and other large language models, ensuring brands are discoverable across both traditional and AI-driven search experiences. Known for blending deep technical knowledge, data-driven insights, and creative strategy to build durable brand equity and deliver measurable, long-term business impact. AREAS OF STRENGTH - SEO - GEO - AEO - ORM - PR SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Helps people find your website in Google. SEO improves your site so it ranks higher when people search for products or services you offer. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) Helps AI recommend your brand. GEO ensures tools like Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT recognize and mention your business in their answers, even when there’s no link. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) Helps your content become the answer. AEO structures content so search engines and AI can pull clear, direct answers to common questions. PR (Public Relations) Builds trust through media coverage. PR gets your brand mentioned in trusted publications, strengthening credibility and visibility. ORM (Online Reputation Management) Controls how your brand looks online. ORM ensures positive, accurate information and reviews appear when people search for your brand. How they work together SEO helps people find you. GEO helps AI recommend you. AEO helps you become the answer. PR builds trust. ORM protects your reputation.