Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith is a digital marketing and branding strategist with over 20 years of experience driving impactful growth for clients across diverse industries. He leverages his strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative spirit to develop and execute data-driven campaigns that resonate with target audiences and achieve measurable results.

Expertise:
◦ Brand Strategy & Development
◦ Digital Marketing & Advertising
◦ Campaign Management & Optimization
◦ Data Analysis & Insights
◦ Client Relationship Management

Credentials:
◦ Master of Business Administration (MBA) with dual concentrations in Strategy & Analytics and Marketing, Boston University
◦ Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations, Emerson College

Recognition:
◦ Digital Marketer of the Year, AIMI, 2017

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Your Next Customer Isn’t Googling You. They’re Asking ChatGPT.

Someone's remodeling their home. They open ChatGPT and type: "What's the best flooring for a kitchen?" The assistant gives them a quick answer. It explains the pros and cons of tile, vinyl, and hardwood. It mentions a few brands and links to some...

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Incrementality Experiments: Measuring What Actually Works

Every CMO is chasing the same question underneath all the dashboards and attribution reports: which parts of my marketing actually create new demand,...

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Why Your CFO Doesn't Trust Marketing & How to Fix It [Free Template]

The relationship between CMOs and CFOs is strained in many organizations. Less than a quarter of marketers say they're fully aligned with their CFO...

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8 Steps for Conducting a Year-End Marketing Review

Another year down, which means it's time for marketers everywhere to shift from execution mode to evaluation mode.

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Why Comfortable Rebrands Fail

Have you ever been part of a rebranding project and had a board member or senior leader say, "That's not who we are."

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Brand vs. Performance Marketing: How to Align for Growth

Brand leaders are tasked with developing marketing budgets each year, but many struggle to balance quick wins with long-term growth.This creates a...

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The Hidden Cost of 'Free' Video Editing Tools for Brands

Creative tools like CapCut make it easy to generate short-form video content fast. But before you or your team upload anything branded, you should...

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The End of 'Member-First' as a Differentiator: How to Win in a Flat Market

Credit unions have always claimed to put members first. But so does everyone else now, including big banks and fintechs. In a marketplace full of...

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How AI Overviews Are Reshaping Search Marketing and Content Strategy

AI-powered search is rewriting the rules of digital visibility. With the rise of AI Overviews (AIOs), rich snippets that provide immediate,...

What Happens to Marketing If TikTok Gets Banned?

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Will TikTok Be Banned? Here’s What to Do

As policymakers in the United States debate the fate of TikTok, marketers are keeping a close eye on the potential ripple effects.