Alyssa C.

Denver, CO, USA

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-drive…

Alyssa C.

Work

  • 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 med…

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Experience

  • Jungle Scout

    Jungle Scout

    Senior Director - SMB Marketing (Brand & Demand Generation)

    Nov 2022 - Dec 2023

    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.
  • Jungle Scout

    Jungle Scout

    Senior Director of Content & Communications

    Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

    • 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
  • Jungle Scout

    Jungle Scout

    Director of Content & Communications

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

    • 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.
  • The Zebra

    The Zebra

    Director of Market Insights

    Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

    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.
  • The Zebra

    The Zebra

    Director of Communications & Content

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

    • 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.
  • The Zebra

    The Zebra

    Manager of Communications & Content Strategy

    Dec 2015 - Mar 2017

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

    SolarWinds

    Corporate Marketing Manager

    Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

    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.
  • SolarWinds

    SolarWinds

    Corporate Communications Manager

    Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

    • 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.
  • SolarWinds

    SolarWinds

    Corporate Communications Specialist

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2014

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