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CMO Peer Advisor Katie Mack

Saint Paul, MN

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In Katie’s Words

I’ve spent my career building brands and scaling businesses at the intersection of culture and commerce. I’m an expert at diagnosing growth constraints, clarifying positioning, and building marketing systems that drive both brand equity and revenue performance.

I’m passionate about helping companies define what makes them distinctive—and then bringing that to life across every customer touchpoint, from product and brand to digital, retail, and experience. The most effective marketing isn’t just seen—it’s felt, and it drives action.

I’m known for quickly aligning teams, modernizing marketing approaches, and translating consumer insight into campaigns and experiences that deliver measurable impact across digital, retail, and omnichannel environments.

What I bring is a balance of vision and execution. I’ve led global teams, scaled iconic consumer brands, and built strategies that connect brand, demand, and customer experience—turning marketing into a true engine for growth and long-term brand equity.

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Katie’s Leadership Experience

Business Models

  • Business-to-Business
  • Channel Partnerships / Alliance
  • Ecommerce
  • Retail / Brick-and-Mortar
  • Agency

Industries

  • Consumer Goods & Services
  • Entertainment / Hospitality
  • Health / Medical / Pharmaceutical
  • Lifestyle / Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Outdoor & Athletic

Scenarios

  • Family Owned Businesses
  • Private Equity
  • Privately Held Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Growth-Stage & Scaling Brands
  • Established Consumer Brands (All Sizes)
  • Multi-Channel/Omnichannel Environments
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Strategic Specialties

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning
  • Integrated Marketing & Campaign Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Full-funnel Growth Leadership
  • Consumer Experience, Journey, Segmentation, & Targeting
  • Product Marketing & Merchandising Alignment
  • Ecommerce Growth (Acquisition, Retention, Site Optimization)
  • Creative Direction, Storytelling, & Content Strategy
  • Omni-channel Marketing Systems (Paid, Owned, Earned)
  • Internal Team & External Partner Leadership

Stage & Scale Proficiency

  • Scaling Consumer & Lifestyle Brands
  • Omnichannel Growth & Transformation
  • Brand & Market Positioning & Repositioning
  • Full-Funnel Demand Generation (Awareness → Conversion → Retention)
  • Go-to-Market Strategy & Execution
  • Marketing Team & Org Design / Restructuring
  • Customer Lifecycle & Retention (CRM, Email, Loyalty)
  • Marketing Investment & Performance Optimization (CAC, LTV, ROAS)
  • Retail + Ecommerce Integration (DTC, Wholesale, Amazon)

Cultural Strengths

  • Creative and Commercially Driven Leader
  • Strong Cross-Functional Collaborator
  • Builder of High-Performing, Inspired Teams
  • Balances Brand Vision with Measurable Outcomes
  • Energized by Fast-Paced, Consumer-Centric Environments
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