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Denver, CO, USA

Alyssa C.

Transforming Brands with Strategic Vision and Results-Driven Marketing Innovation

Alyssa Connolly is a strategic force in marketing, boasting over 15 years of experience across B2C & B2B SaaS tech. She excels in shaping brand narratives, PR, content, and demand generation, demonstrating prowess in elevating startups to unicorn status and driving B2SMB industry leaders with content-led growth. Her track record includes increasing organic growth significantly, crafting over 1,500+ SEO-oriented content resources, and enhancing brand visibility in top-tier media. A data-driven leader and vibrant team builder, Alyssa thrives on turning marketing challenges into growth opportunities. Her skills span marketing strategy, analytics, and multilingual communications, making her a pivotal asset to accelerating brand success.

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Thought Leadership Campaign: Advertising Data

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Thought Leadership Campaign: Advertising Data

WHAT: Analysis of nearly 1M Amazon brands and ad campaigns

WHY & HOW: This research project and related campaign served to drive BRAND AWARENESS and DEMAND GENERATION by securing top press coverage, improving organic search engine rankings, and driving high-quality leads to premium content.

Sample assets linked include the landing page with gated PDF report, select press coverage, and social media creative.

VALUE FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

I specialize in developing data-driven thought leadership reports and campaigns to drive brand awareness and high-quality lead generation.

I have successfully developed dozens of these data-driven thought leadership programs at three different companies and have a record of delivering the highest-value and best-converting leads, as well as a high volume of top-tier press coverage.

My data-driven thought leadership projects work exceptionally well as an interim marketing strategy for organizations looking to fill a leadership or project calendar gap. Each project drives brand awareness and lead generation impact, while also producing substantial marketing and sales collateral assets.

Experience

Nov 2022 — Dec 2023
Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout

Senior Director - SMB Marketing (Brand & Demand Generation)

Jungle Scout is the leading Amazon intelligence platform for ecommerce sellers, supporting over $50 billion in Amazon revenue annually.

  • Led top-of-funnel strategy and organic marketing for SMB division, significantly increasing brand awareness, traffic, and acquisition.
  • Managed a team of 18 marketers, focusing on mentorship, coaching, and development, to drive brand, content & SEO, and communication strategies.
  • Spearheaded go-to-market efforts and integrated marketing campaigns, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance performance marketing and affiliate marketing initiatives.
Feb 2022 — Nov 2022
Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout

Senior Director of Content & Communications

  • Led the strategic direction for top-of-funnel organic awareness, improving demand, engagement, and retention across channels
  • Directed content, video, PR, social media, events, and brand strategy coordination across SMB and enterprise markets
  • Oversaw a comprehensive approach to brand messaging, significantly enhancing visibility and market penetration
Aug 2019 — Feb 2022
Jungle Scout

Jungle Scout

Director of Content & Communications

  • Developed and led the content and communications programs, enhancing the brand's visibility and user engagement.
  • Instrumental in positioning Jungle Scout as the go-to platform for Amazon sellers through strategic content initiatives.
Mar 2018 — Aug 2019
The Zebra

The Zebra

Director of Market Insights

The Zebra is the nation’s leading car and home insurance comparison website, offering real-time rates and educational resources to inform consumers.

  • Led the development and implementation of The Zebra’s communications and content strategy, emphasizing the use of original research in data storytelling and thought leadership.
  • Spearheaded a major program focused on research, report creation, and the external promotion of insights relating to property and casualty insurance, significantly enhancing the brand's subject matter expertise.
  • Successfully positioned The Zebra as a go-to source for insurance insights, earning featured interviews in top-tier publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR.
  • Generated substantial web traffic and earned media coverage through strategic analysis of data and report crafting, establishing The Zebra’s authority in the insurance industry.
Apr 2017 — Mar 2018
The Zebra

The Zebra

Director of Communications & Content

  • Led strategy and team for all communications and content functions, overseeing the execution of comprehensive PR and content strategies.
  • Executed PR strategy, securing hundreds of earned media placements in top-tier outlets, significantly enhancing brand visibility and reputation.
  • Served as editor-in-chief of owned online publication, publishing hundreds of articles, resources, editorials, and research-based reports, driving engagement and establishing the brand as a thought leader in the insurance industry.
Dec 2015 — Mar 2017
The Zebra

The Zebra

Manager of Communications & Content Strategy

  • Built and managed all communications and content functions, including PR, owned content, social media, web and product content, events, and awards.
Feb 2015 — Dec 2015
SolarWinds

SolarWinds

Corporate Marketing Manager

SolarWinds specializes in making IT management software that provides a comprehensive view of IT infrastructure for professionals.

  • Built and managed all corporate marketing functions for SolarWinds' new Cloud business division, including SaaS acquisitions Pingdom, Librato, and Papertrail.
  • Partnered with 4 global teams to drive integrated corporate and product marketing strategies, enhancing the company's presence in the cloud services market.
  • Executed strategy across media/analyst relations, content marketing, social media, and events to boost brand recognition and engagement.
Jul 2014 — Feb 2015
SolarWinds

SolarWinds

Corporate Communications Manager

  • Managed PR programs and agency teams for both the public sector and education IT as well as LATAM IT, demonstrating a global outreach and influence.
  • Built and managed programs for global analyst relations, customer advocacy, global awards, and speaker opportunities, enhancing the company's reputation and market presence.
Jan 2012 — Jun 2014
SolarWinds

SolarWinds

Corporate Communications Specialist