PA's Luzerne County issues RFP for mental health creative, media services
Nov 15, 2023

Due Date: November 17, 2023 Scope of Work: Creative and media services includes the creation, development, production, and placement of television and radio spots, news articles, in-home mailings, billboards, brochures, and/or general media coverage on specific agency programs, campaigns, and events to include any other creative and media needs of Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services and its programs. Contact: Mary Ann Amesbury // MaryAnn.Amesbury@luzernecou...

Flock Safety appoints first-ever CMO (Score 73)
Nov 15, 2023

Sales lead: FS signals it is more committed to marketing by creating this position.  Flock Safety (FS) created a new position by naming Dee Anna McPherson CMO.  McPherson most recently served as CMO of Invoca.  As CMO, McPherson is tasked with product marketing and demand generation. Additional 2023 hires: Jenna Quilalang joined as senior manager of lifecycle marketing in April.  Jessica Barzee joined as senior manager of demand generation in July. Jennifer Gerrietts-...

Female Millennial Digital Opps: Proov brings in new CMO amid spend increases (Score 59)
Nov 15, 2023

Sales lead: Contact the new CMO now to offer ad space & agency services.  Proov appointed Michael Park as CMO, effective October 2023. Park most recently served as marketing VP of NOVOS.  He now leads all of Proov's marketing operations. Target demographic: Millennial women  The company will likely: Continue ramping up digital spend Diversify digital ad placement Outsource some marketing duties to agency partners Digital and social insights (digital ad spend, ...

Millennial, Gen-X Opps: FreshDirect acquired by Getir (Score 61)
Nov 15, 2023

Sales lead: The acquisition may lead to spend shifts and agency reviews. FreshDirect has been acquired by Getir. The financial details have not been released.  Ahold Delhaize purchased FreshDirect in January 2021.  We told you about FreshDirect sponsoring the Yankees in March.  FreshDirect's target demographic: Millennials & Gen-Xers The company will likely: Continue increasing ad spend Try new marketing strategies Review the current agency roster Broadcast ...

Gen-Z, Gen Alpha Opps: Bomb Pop moves away from traditional media, focuses on social media (Score 30)
Nov 15, 2023

Sales lead: Reach out if you can help this brand resonate with younger consumers.  Bomb Pop (BP) has revised its media strategy to focus on social media and gaming to reach younger demographics. It has prioritized channels such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Roblox.  BP also partnered with ad agency GALE on an activation in the Restaurant Tycoon 2 game.  Target demographic: Gen-Z & Gen Alpha The brand will likely: Partner with influencers that are popular among its target de...

Digital B2B Opps: KnowBe4 brings in new marketing chief as it increases spend (Score 50)
Nov 14, 2023

Sales lead: Contact the new CMO now for more information about her future plans.  KnowBe4 recently tapped Cindy Zhou as CMO. Zhou brings CMO experience from her time at Level Access, LogRhythm, and most recently SecurityScorecard.  As KnowBe4's CMO, Zhou is tasked with leading global marketing, PR, and sales development strategy. Target demographic: Businesses that need cyber security services The company will likely: Continue increasing digital spend Try additional ...

Digital B2B Opps: Lakeside Software appoints CMO amid spend decreases (Score 58)
Nov 14, 2023

Sales lead: Contact the new CMO for more information about her future plans.  Lakeside Software (LS) hired Kimberly Kaminski as CMO in September 2023. Kaminski most recently served as CMO of NS1. She now leads all of LS's marketing operations. Target demographic: Businesses that need digital workplace assistance The company will likely: Significantly increase digital spend Experiment with new ad channels Outsource some marketing duties to agency partners Digit...

Digital B2B Opps: IonQ hires CMO as it ramps up ad spend (Score 59)
Nov 14, 2023

Sales lead: Contact the new CMO now to offer ad space & agency assistance. IonQ recently selected Margaret Arakawa as CMO. Arakawa joins from Fastly, where she held the same position. She is responsible for customer engagement, demand generation, events, product marketing, and PR.  Target demographic: Businesses that need quantum computing services The company will likely: Keep increasing digital spend Diversify digital ad placement Outsource some marketing duties ...

Chicago Fire kicks off CMO search (Score 32)
Nov 14, 2023

Sales lead: Keep an eye on CF so that you are prepared to reach out as soon as it names a marketing DM. Chicago Fire (CF) recently started searching for a CMO. The selected marketer will handle branding, advertising, media, and promotions.  We will be sure to update you as soon as the organization chooses a DM. CF competes in Major League Soccer (MLS). Target demographic: Male Gen-Z & millennial soccer fans in the Chicago area Once it hires a CMO, the organization will lik...

Gen-Z Digital Opps: Dictionary.com experiments with new ways to reach younger audience (Score 52)
Nov 14, 2023

Sales lead: Get in touch if you can help this company resonate with Gen-Z.  Dictionary.com recently started a content series called "Word of the Day" to reach Gen-Z students.  The company posts the videos, which are between 30-45 seconds long, onto Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and X.  Dictionary.com's DMs view TikTok as the most important channel to reach Gen-Zers.  In other news: Dictionary.com hired Simon Curtis as revenue, business development, and marketing V...