We're doing something we've never done before!! For the next 90 days, we're opening the community doors open and giving you complete free access through 2025. No credit card. No catch. No strings attached. #StartUpMarketing #Marketing bit.ly/4lKA0pg

S2 Ep8 of The SUM (@thestartupmarketer.bsky.social) Disruptors Pod w/Kiana Pirouz (former marketing lead for We Are Rosie) & hosts @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi Keele. Kiana shared how she took a bootstrapped startup from unknown to industry darling (and acq). www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW17...

S2 Ep7 Of @thestartupmarketer.bsky.social's SUM Disruptors Podcast w/event & customer marketing 👑 @bethpyne.bsky.social & hosts @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi Keele. Listen/watch it & be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. 🐙 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKkM...

Have you heard S2 Ep6 with @alexstonehouse.bsky.social & hosts @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi Keele? Listen now (oh, and partially b/c of this interview, we hired Alex as a leader in @thestartupmarketer.bsky.social !) #marketing #startup thestartupmarketer.com/sum-disrupto...

Talk about 6 degrees of separation. If you are more than 3 degrees from Terry, and you are in the media or ad industry, you need to change that immediately. The industry certainly would not be the same without Terry (or Luma Partners). #adtech #leadership #podcast #banker

so officially-cool retrotech youtuber Tech Connections found the best thing in an obscure astrology program while he was repairing an old Tandy Computer. The "MAYBE QUIT" option!

Mickey Khan is the best kept secret in the #media industry. Mobile Marketer. Mobile Commerce Daily. Luxury Daily. And the list goes on and on. Create, build, lead and sell high. Oh, and he happens to also be the nicest guy in the industry! Don't miss this episode of @thecredpodcast.bsky.social!

I'm writing a series of articles @fastcompany.com on what #marketing capabilities/hires are essential for Seed, Series A, B, C+ companies (based on decades of experience). Here's the 1st article in the series: www.fastcompany.com/90973859/why... (First marketing hire vs first overall hire) #startup

During an era of failing traditional media, TechDirt is absolutely killing it covering, explaining, contextualizing what is happening. Not a surprise if you’ve read them for a while.

Loved this roundup from www.default.com/lp/launch-se... by Default #startup #marketing #launch 🐙

S2 E20 Host @mackmckelvey.bsky.social interviews Ronnie Kwesi Coleman, Founder/CEO, Meaningful Gigs. After selling his prev startup for >$40M, Ronnie seeks to create 100K skilled jobs for Africans. Also learn about how AI is reshaping the future of creative work. thecredentialed.com/solving-hard...

Honored to be on the Board of Trustees for Creative Spirit. This morning, we rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange. @salientmg.bsky.social

S2 Ep17 In this episode, host @mackmckelvey.bsky.social chats with Julie Bernard, #CMO, Lily.ai about her extensive experience in navigating the complexities of the B2B landscape, emphasizing the importance of empowering teams and driving impactful decisions. thecredentialed.com/embracing-ch...

Share a #followfriday with us. Who are the marketers in startups we should know!? We'll add them to our #StarterPack

We added @dougsohn.bsky.social to our #startup #marketer #starterpack Welcome Doug!

NGL this is pretty brilliant @alexstonehouse.bsky.social. "I’ve got an idea for your next company offsite event, feel free to steal it...Your team gathers for an event modeled after a Comedy Central-style roast; <sic> the guest of honor is your product." #PMM www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-s...

From our own @alexstonehouse.bsky.social: I'm so curious to know what others are feeling is their biggest challenge right now, and going into 2025. Drop your opinion on the poll question below, or drop a note in the comments. www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-s...

S2 Ep14 With a strong emphasis on collaboration, trust, and aligning values, Laurel Rossi, CRO/CMO, Infillion, shares the principles that have guided her through pivotal moments in her career with host @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & our listeners! #adtech thecredentialed.com/mastering-de...

Love to hear from rising stars in #startup #marketing. Thank you for sharing your perspectives @thekayprince.bsky.social! Such a great reminder for all of us who are continuously hosting in-person events. #sobriety

🌟 Meet the Judges for The StartUp Marketer’s 2024 OSSUM Awards! 🌟 The jury is packed with CMOs & senior marketers from top B2B & B2C companies. Gain well-deserved recognition & amplify your company’s achievements. 👉 Enter now: thestartupmarketer.com/ossum-awards/ cc: @bluestripegroup.bsky.social

Refreshing perspective shared by SUM Board Member, @thekayprince.bsky.social with Campaign re: sobriety in the ad/marketing world. DYK that Genz drinks 🍻 20% less than Millennials? 🐙 #marketing #advertising #inclusion www.campaignlive.com/article/indu...

S2 Ep5 3X #startup CMO, Miriam Kendall, sat down with hosts: @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi Keele to explore that coveted #CMO role & the tough realities of startups. Hear why Miriam left Under Armour for the startup world & why she hasn’t looked back. #marketing www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq0F...

Just added @jdunc30.social to our StartUp Marketing #StarterPack

🐙 New week, new ask--who are the innovative #marketers we need to add to our @thestartupmarketer.bsky.social Starter Pack? 👀 We are looking for marketers who work in any corner of the startup world--especially those bringing innovation and disruption to the field AND their companies every day! 🐙

Welcome to #SUMsky! I didn't really intro myself here. So, hi! I'm OSSUM (Operational & Strategic StartUp Marketer), the CMO, @thestartupmarketer.bsky.social If you are a marketer in the startup world, we want you! Find out what SUM is all about: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_ml...

S2 Ep4 Hosts @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi sit down with @mollytoconnor.bsky.social, Director of Comms & Content at Aescape, a groundbreaking robotics massage company. Molly pulls back the curtain on Aescape’s huge successful launch from stealth. Molly = PR👑🐙 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld1F...

We just added @hailley.co to our #startup #marketing disruptor #StarterPack!

Such a great group. Proud to be part of it. #startupmarketer

Welcome @mossappeal.bsky.social to our Starter Pack!

We've made a Starter Pack for #startupmarketer (ie amazing #marketers who work in #startups). We'll continue to add to this list! #startupmarketing go.bsky.app/3hchgHm

Exciting day...we've announced our expansion into EMEA through our strategic alliance with Bluestripe Group! Let's go @andyoakes.bsky.social @lydiaoakes.bsky.social @justinpearse.bsky.social! #marketing #PR #global #expansion

Welcome to our Starter Pack, @shelagh.bsky.social! 🐙

🐙 We’re gearing up to release the 💡 State of Startup #Marketing Report 💡 in early 2025, and we need your insights! Take our survey and share your thoughts on the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in #startupmarketing: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

S2 Ep3 🐙 Jessica Baum, CMO, Bera chats w/hosts @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi Keele: Jessica talks about how she breaks down silos, takes on the hard stuff & tackles research when resources are scarce. Listen on your fav streaming platform or here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffql...

Can't say we are hearing the same sentiment in the startup space. Budgets are still tight for 2025; mostly flat or up slightly. Feels more wait & see. SUMs, what are you seeing/forecasting? www.marketingcharts.com/business-of-...

We also added @mikehofman.bsky.social to our startup marketer starter pack. Inc profiles some seriously disruptive startup founders/companies. We know there are some brilliant SUMs in these companies--let yourselves be know.

Welcome @krisachten.bsky.social & the formidable startup whisperer, @changds.bsky.social to our startup disruptor starter pack!

If you're planning your events schedule for 2025, we've got you covered. @thedigitalvoice.bsky.social produce a global #industryevents calendar. Updated continuously, you can download it here:https://www.thedigitalvoice.co.uk/industry-cal You're welcome 🤗

Peter was our first guest this season and this episode does NOT disappoint. If you are a #startup #marketer or have an interest in Netflix, Grindr or Koala's marketing, this is the podcast episode for you! Thank you @salientmg.bsky.social Board Member, Peter, for your time!

🏆✨The OSSUM Awards are making waves in @newdigitalage.bsky.social! The awards recognize innovative #marketers who are driving success in the startup world; highlighting the achievements that inspire others to push the marketing envelope. Thx NDE! #startupmarketers newdigitalage.co/advertising/...

S2 Ep2 Bright Lights, Bold Moves w/Peter Sloterdyk; former Netflix, Grindr & Koala: Hired 86 people in 6 mnths, building trust w/founders, & leading a digital transformation remotely during a pandemic. Hosts: @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi K www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHyT... #startup #marketing

Catch up on the SUM Disruptors Podcast. Hosted by @mackmckelvey.bsky.social & Heidi Keele, we interview some of the best marketing disruptors in the world of startups. #startupmarketer #marketing Watch S2E1 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeyY...

This is a great initial list. Which disruptive #startupmarketer is missing? List them here!

We've made a Starter Pack for #startupmarketer (ie amazing #marketers who work in #startups). We'll continue to add to this list! #startupmarketing go.bsky.app/3hchgHm

Oh! Hey, @bsky.app folks. I’m Mack. Founder/CEO of @salientmg.bsky.social (marketing firm for B2B high growth tech companies) & @thestartupmarketer.bsky.social (startup marketing ecosystem). Board advisor. Investor. You might find 20% of my posts valuable.

🐙 We've joined @bsky.app to chat about all things #startups & (of course) #marketing. Our CEO, @mackmckelvey.bsky.social, is here on Bluesky already. Working on a @starterpack.bsky.social for startup marketers--DM me if you want to be included. Find out more about thestartupmarketer.com here!

Want to see #startup #marketers and #communicators recognized. @thestartupmarketer.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/mackmc...