Marketing Consultant. Brand & Customer Experience Evangelist. Professional Speaker. Copywriting Professional. Author, #BeyondYourLogo
In my previous marketing positions, and as a consultant and speaker, I have worked on brand identity, re-branding, and brand experience projects. I look at branding holistically, encompassing every touchpoint about a company, organization, or individual.
As someone who has worked on the "inside" of nonprofit marketing for many years, I believe that I truly understand the sector's strengths and challenges. Although nonprofit marketing and branding share basic principles with for-profit marketing, the major difference for nonprofit marketers is learning to merge the head of a business with the heart of a nonprofit mission. It is in this intersection that I am comfortable.
I first began participating in social media in 2004, when I became a senior contributor to MarketingProfs. Subsequently, I have logged gazillions of hours blogging, writing content, and contributing to several online publications. I do not believe that social media marketing is the "be-all" in the marketing world. It needs to be part of an overall marketing strategy that accounts for target audiences and strategic objectives.
My marketing experience began with freelancing for a Canadian ad agency working on Procter & Gamble, Nestlé Carnation, and Kraft projects. I eventually took on senior-level marketing positions for large organizations before relocating to the U.S. and starting my own boutique marketing agency, Solutions Marketing & Consulting LLC. Since 2004, I have contributed marketing-related content to several blogs and publications including MarketingProfs, American Express Open, and SmallBizClub (sponsored by Office Depot).
Without customers, no business or organization can succeed. And, without customer engagement and appreciation, customers don't always stick around. I have written and presented about the importance of a strong customer orientation. In fact, the book I am currently working on is about branding and customer orientation.
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Elaine was the central reason that my first two National programs were launched so successfully. With a limited budget and limited human resources Elaine worked tirelessly, often well into the evening, to ensure that every detail was taken care of. The results speak for themselves - both programs launched in a matter of months with full branding: logos, materials, hard launch and a media campaign. Much of what I know about marketing and communications is due to Elaine's patient explanations of the steps we were taking. I will be forever grateful to Elaine and I was always consider her my "marketing guru"!
Elaine and I worked together on many marketing-related projects. She is very professional, highly creative and always understood her internal clients' needs while meeting their deadlines and expectations. She was very well respected.
I worked with Elaine on a number of large and important projects and was impressed with her ability to manage a million different details, always efficient, creative and with a smile on her face. I look forward to the chance to work with her again.
A consummate professional focused on the customer's needs. Elaine comes to the table prepared to listen with a view to problem solve with you.
In addition to being talented, Elaine is Collaborative, Creative and Committed. She is an exceptional relationship builder, going "above & beyond" in the development and implementation of programs to ensure the client's satisfaction.
Elaine offers excellent marketing and communications skills that are forward thinking and provide her clients with results they can measure. Her connections within the industry are an asset and help bring together key players in making sure the needs of the client are not only met, but exceeded.
I had the great pleasure of studying marketing and social media with Elaine through ASU's Lodestar Center program. She is a wonderful presenter, has a wealth of background and knowledge on the subject, and gave us the confidence that we needed to take the next important steps in this arena.
Over the years I have sat through many conferences and listened to many speakers. Elaine was one of the many, but unlike most of the rest, she's a stand out speaker who engages the audience while presenting an actionable message.
Her presentations are well thought out, extraordinarily well presented and packed with good take away materials/ideas.
If you have the opportunity to attend one of Elaine's workshops, don't hesitate!!
Elaine is an exceptional marketing strategist. She always delivers on time and works closely with the organization to handle their marketing needs. Elaine has been instrumental in providing excellent advice for our non profit charity.
Elaine has written articles for Advancing Philanthropy, the publication of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and I was very pleased with the content and presentation of the subject matter.
Elaine is excellent to work with. She is constantly keeping herself and her company up to date with all the new trends in marketing. She looks for the best way to maximize every dollar in her budget to get the most ROI possible. I have been impressed with her idea's, her tenacity and her ability to see the "Big Picture" and not just the moment.
Elaine Fogel gets it. She understands the importance ofmarketing, social and traditional media and clear communication strategies. I would highly recommend her services.
I always learn something when I am around Elaine and I appreciate her vision, know how and leadership within our non-profit community.
