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Blair H.

Founder of Hudson Davis Communications

With nearly two decades of experience in B2B marketing, I've worked for some of the world's biggest companies across various verticals including entertainment, travel, real estate, finance, mining, manufacturing, and more. I'm an expert in developing marketing, communications, and brand strategies that amplify business for companies of all sizes. I received my Bachelor’s degree in business communication and marketing from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in Communication Management and Marketing from the University of Southern California. I live in Southern California with my husband Nick. 

Today, I'm the founder of multiple marketing and creative agencies.

I worked with a venture-backed startup that raised a $75MM seed round, did all of their PR, got them in TechCrunch and Fortune, and developed a webinar pipeline for new revenue.

With Alliant Capital, I was a critical part of their growth from $7B to $9B in revenue in less than two years. I led the entire company through a rebrand, and hired a staff from the ground up, in addition to hiring and managing an external PR firm, design agency, and contractors. I built their sales/marketing support function from scratch. Here I also developed a deep understanding of impact investing and the landscape of alternative investments including affordable housing tax credit syndication, opportunity zones, and more. 

When I decided to open my own firm, Alliant Capital signed on as my first client, underscoring the quality of my work. I then went on to build a team of 25 and an entire company from scratch that generated $1.2MM in revenue in our first 6 months. 

At International SOS, I worked with Facebook, Oracle, Visa, Apple, and other top companies on specific marketing campaigns. I formed deep connections with leading executives and worked directly with LinkedIn to help them build out sales navigator, as we were supporting one of the largest sales organizations in the country at the time. I also worked closely with the UN on developing marketing around their sustainable development goals and directly participated in the global reporting initiative (GRI). I helped them implement Seismic, and was recognized for my work in rolling out the technology across the marketing organization. 

When I needed more clients for my marketing company, I partnered with a local VC in Orange County and built myself a pipeline of VC’s who were actively investing in projects that needed marketing. Every time they invested in a new company, they’d onboard me as the marketing agency. 

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Work

FAFSA.AI

FAFSA.AI

Student applications are complicated, but they don’t have to be. FAFSA.AI is a versatile, AI-powered platform designed to simplify and optimize a wide range of student tasks, from loan discharge applications to college admissions, and more.

What students need is a seamless, intuitive platform that demystifies the application process. FAFSA.AI Is the definitive solution; harnessing cutting-edge AI to streamline and optimize application tasks, from borrower defense to college admissions, elevating students' chances of success at every pivotal educational juncture.

Operation Recovery Maui

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Operation Recovery Maui

Operation Recovery Maui is a dynamic response to bolster Maui's economy, assuring tourists, visitors, and convention attendees that the island remains a vibrant hub of culture, activities, and lifestyle. Drawing inspiration from the transformative success of Operation Recovery Malibu post-Woolsey Fire, this initiative champions the essence of 'Aloha' and global solidarity. Our scope transcends immediate recovery: we aim to establish local schools and design remote training programs for families grappling with the aftermath of personal and business adversities. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as AI, video production, social media, and entrepreneurial strategies, Operation Recovery Maui positions the island as a beacon of innovation for the world. This holistic blueprint seeks to fortify the community's foundation, ensuring Maui residents continue to cherish their homes for generations to come. We’re grateful to Gene Frederick for helping us make Operation Recovery Maui a reality. For more information about Operation Recovery Maui or to get involved, visit https://shor.by/operationrecovery or contact Bill Kerbox at (310) 600-4484.

Verafi.ai

In the dynamic realms of VC, PE, M&A, and Commercial Credit, making informed decisions hinges on meticulous due diligence. Verafi takes this pivotal task and elevates it to unprecedented heights. With its state-of-the-art subscription-based platform, Verafi combines a staggering 150 billion data records—both commercial and non-public— with cutting-edge AI and machine learning capabilities. The result? A comprehensive, accurate, and real-time view of key persons and corporations.

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Experience

May 2021 — Present
Hudson Davis Communications

Hudson Davis Communications

Founder & CEO

Hudson Davis Communications is a full service marketing and public relations agency for B2B organizations.

  • Responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the organization's marketing and advertising initiatives.
  • Oversight of the company's growth from a marketing and business development & sales enablement perspective.
  • Generate revenue for the company and for our clients by increasing sales through successful marketing campaigns using market research, pricing, product marketing, marketing communications, advertising and public relations strategies.
  • Ensure the organization's message is distributed across channels and to targeted audiences in order to meet sales objectives.
  • Oversee a team of over 25 marketing professionals that execute B2B marketing communications strategies for our clients across a diverse range of industries and verticals. We generate over $2B in revenue annually for clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and LATAM.
Aug 2019 — Sep 2021
Alliant Capital

Alliant Capital

CMO

Alliant Capital is an affordable housing tax credit syndicator.

  • I was a critical part of their growth from $7B to $9B in revenue in less than two years. I led the entire company through a rebrand, and hired a staff from the ground up, in addition to hiring and managing an external PR firm, design agency, and contractors. I built their sales/marketing support function from scratch. Here I also developed a deep understanding of impact investing and the landscape of alternative investments including affordable housing tax credit syndication, opportunity zones, and more. When I decided to open my own firm, Alliant Capital signed on as my first client, underscoring the quality of my work.
  • Head of Communications and Marketing for the company and its affiliates; aligning marketing and communications activities with overall business goals. Responsible for oversight of the company's marketing department and ownership of MarComms strategy, brand, digital marketing, PR, social media, content, and event activities.
  • Led the company through a rebrand including the development of a new logo, mission, vision and values statements, font and style guide, key brand messaging, public relations and internal/external communications and marketing strategies.
  • Implement and oversee internal communications procedures to improve the way employees are informed of important corporate activities and enhancing interdepartmental communication, reducing silos across the organization.
  • Ownership of detailed annual events calendar with associated budget including trade shows and other marketing events; working with executives, sales and other departments as needed to achieve ROI.
  • Launch corporate PR strategy including the development and release of press releases and monitoring their performance through the oversight of 3rd party publication relations vendor. Introduction of company thought leadership strategy and creation of supporting materials to ensure success.
Jan 2017 — Aug 2019
International SOS

International SOS

Marketing Communications Director

International SOS is the world's leading travel medical and security assistance organization.

  • Development and implementation of the Americas brand and content strategy, aligning marketing goals and initiatives with market and sales priorities. Develop and execute on content plans and calendars to support four main content funnels: 1. Monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales objectives, 2. Product development and bringing products to market, 3. Brand awareness and thought leadership, and 4. Complex, targeted persona profiles of key roles within prospective organizations, functions and industries
  • Lead Americas PR activities by writing and releasing dynamic press releases, while responsible for the oversight of a 3rd party public relations vendor. Complete ownership of the region's editorial and event calendar, responsible for reporting to executives on results and return on investment.
  • Work closely with the Americas Sales Team; enabling them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations. Work closely with product management team to define marketing materials and programs.
  • Undertake continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends; spearhead multiple high-profile marketing initiatives based on these trends, such as highlighting the management of a mobile diverse workforce, Legal Duty of Care best practices, LGBT travel awareness, the rise of bleisure travel and the changes in the industry based on millennial travelers. Set thought leadership goals and write, publish and distribute whitepapers , managing relationships with subject matter experts and influencers for contribution.
  • Execute highly complex, well attended webinars from start to finish. Lead promotion, email distribution, follow up, analytics, liaising with speakers and moderators, developing content, and script writing.
Feb 2016 — Jul 2016
Picnic Time Family of Brands

Picnic Time Family of Brands

Marketing Manager (Contract)

  • Launched their "making memories" campaign
Oct 2013 — Feb 2016
Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group

Marketing Manager

The world's largest record label.

  • Led the transition from office to office 365 by serving as the IT department's head of marketing communications
Jan 2013 — Sep 2013

Great American Group (now B Reily Financial)

Marketing Coordinator

  • introduced the company to social media
Oct 2011 — Nov 2012

International Copier Exchange

Marketing Manager

  • Introduced the company to social media
  • implemented the first outbound marketing strategy in the company's history