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***TOP RATED freelancer for Brand Development, Strategy, Product Marketing*** Brand building is my specialty, and I am ready to help YOU build your business. I am a highly skilled brand development, marketing, product and content strategist with over 20 years of experience in the consumer products and retail industries. Clients include Target, Kraft, Bel Brands, Slimfast, Redbox, Fortune 500, non-profit and start-up firms. +Top 5% marketing consultants in Chicago, IL +Featured Speaker at RSW Agency & Branding Conference +Marketing panelist in Kellogg Marketing Conference As a marketing leader, I have professionally managed and worked on some of the largest consumer brands in the world, including Windex, Glade, Pledge, Optimum Nutrition, Amino Energy, Think Thin protein bars, Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese, Baby Bel and Laughing Cow Cheese, Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, and more. I have also helped start-up brands and small businesses reach their next level of sales, build brand equity, gain new customers, and maximize their full potential. In marketing leadership roles, I’ve developed powerhouse brand identities. go-to-market strategies, new product and innovation strategies, market research, consumer insights, annual marketing plans and more. And I am ready to do the same for you! As a freelancer, I have developed brand strategies and consulted for some of the leading Fortune 500 companies, multiple innovative brands, and fast-growing startups. Work has included category and market analysis, product research, competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, consumer research, go-to-market development, business model development, new product development, building operational and co-manufacture capability, and more. In addition to my professional experience, I have an MBA in Marketing, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a top business school. I am also a serial entrepreneur and have helped several Amazon and DTC E-commerce brands achieve sales and customer growth. I look forward to bringing my insights and expertise to your brand, new product launch, or development project!

Hi, my name is Dan (Dragan) Ivetic. I'm a Chicago-based attorney with over 20 years of experience helping clients in the United States and Internationally. Whether you are a US individual/business or an international individual/business looking to register your trademark for your brand - I can help you. I know that the trademark process can seem complicated. It does not need to be complicated. Don’t worry, my aim is to clearly explain everything in easy-to-understand language so that you are comfortable with the process. Leave the complex legal issues to me as you work on other business aspects. Feel free to ask me anything. My mantra is the there is no such thing as a silly or insignificant question when you are consulting with your lawyer! I can help you navigate getting your trademark through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) process. I can further assist you with getting your US trademark registered internationally. I can help achieve the following: - Register your brand name, logos, and slogans - Perform Trademark searches and give a legal opinion on whether your particular mark will make it through the USPTO process - Respond to USPTO office actions (both procedural and substantive) - Overturn 2(d) likelihood of refusal office actions - File Statement of Use forms - File extensions - Renew Trademarks - Assist with Amazon Brand Registry - Assist with licensing agreements or assignments (transferring Trademark ownership from one company to another) - File US trademarks internationally through the Madrid Protocol. - Act as your American attorney of record - Send or respond to Cease and Desist Letters - File oppositions/cancellations of trademarks - Consult on any aspect of trademark or copyright law and the registration process. Let’s complete your trademark process correctly the first time so you don’t have to be delayed from protecting your brand. Let’s get your trademark started! Let's do everything within your budget! Trademark registration does not have to cost you a fortune. I offer a variety of discounted fee packages for clients to choose from. Contact me today to see how I can help you with your Trademark or Copyright project!

Hi there! I’m Jeanette, a results-driven marketing strategist focused on helping brands accelerate growth through strategic influencer campaigns and high-impact partnerships. With 10+ years of experience spanning high-growth startups in EdTech, HealthTech, and E-Commerce, as well as global brands like Red Bull, Amazon, and WeWork, I specialize in building marketing initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. I bring a balance of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy to every project. Whether launching a new product, scaling influencer programs, or building partnership ecosystems, I focus on what moves the needle: increasing brand awareness, improving conversion rates, and fostering long-term partner relationships. My background in fast-paced startup environments has made me highly efficient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, ensuring projects are executed seamlessly and deliver against clear performance goals. My approach is grounded in four principles: - Strategy-first: Every initiative starts with a deep understanding of your goals, audience, and growth opportunities - Data-informed creativity: Blending compelling storytelling with performance insights to maximize impact - Clear communication: Transparent timelines, consistent updates, and collaborative execution - Results-driven: Success is measured by meaningful KPIs tied to your business objectives Services I Provide: Influencer Marketing, Gifting & UGC Campaigns End-to-end management of influencer programs, from sourcing and outreach to negotiation, content review, and optimization to drive authentic engagement and revenue. Brand Partnerships & Collaborations Full lifecycle partnership strategy, including sourcing, relationship development, and co-marketing execution to expand reach and credibility. Affiliate Program Setup & Optimization Build and scale affiliate programs with structured commission models, performance tracking, and platform management (GRIN, Impact, GoAffPro). Brand Ambassador Programs Develop and manage ambassador communities, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement strategies, and performance tracking. Go-to-Market & Marketing Strategy Comprehensive campaign and launch strategies rooted in research, positioning, and execution planning. Marketing Project Management Efficient execution of marketing initiatives through structured workflows, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination. Ready to accelerate your marketing results? Let’s connect to discuss how we can work together to achieve your growth objectives.

5+ years of experience shaping and executing full-scale influencer and brand partnerships Implementing innovative marketing strategies that support luxury brand initiatives and business objectives. Profitable at establishing lasting partnerships and successful campaigns that raise brand awareness and increase revenues. Analytical thinker with a strong knowledge of emerging trends and industry developments. Remarkable communication, interpersonal savviness, and strategic agility. Expertise in data analysis, high-level strategy, and effectively building client relationships QUALIFICATIONS: Campaign Strategy & Execution Data Analysis & Reporting Content Creation & Branding Campaign Strategy & Execution Relationship Building Project Management Negotiation & Communication Budget Management

I unearth the confidence that makes brands win — and a system which created 3 billion viral views for a variety of verticals says I know what that looks like. Did Starbucks have to go with a wooden stirrer instead of plastic? No. But they know everything matters. Your brand needs systems that work flawlessly — so your content can do the job it was built to do. No more buttons that lead to a 404 page, landing pages that take 3 seconds to load, pixels and tags that don't fire. All of that destroys consumer confidence. 3 billion viral views across earned and paid doesn't happen without the whole system working. Are you ready to build something people actually feel? Advertising agencies who clients hire, hire me to build their strategy, brand books, and pitch decks — the ones they put their name on. When the work has to be right, that's the call they make. 25 years across every major marketing discipline. Client side and agency side. One person. Full ownership. No handoff gaps. No agency markup. You can also find me building the infrastructure behind the marketing. AI agents, automation workflows, and systems in N8N, Docker, and Make — because strategy that can't be operationalized is just a deck. What I Deliver ✔ B2C & B2B Campaign Strategy & Architecture ✔ Brand Identity & Creative Platform Development ✔ Full Production — concept through placement ✔ Go-to-Market for New Brands, Products & Categories ✔ Growth & Performance Marketing ✔ Account-Based Marketing Programs ✔ Conversion Creative that Moves Product ✔ AI-Enabled Marketing Systems & Workflows ✔ DTC, Healthcare, Retail & Enterprise Expertise ✔ Data, Reporting & Optimization This Is a Good Fit If You Are… Looking for one senior person to save you time, money, and frustration Launching a new brand, product, or category Scaling a B2C or B2B business past its current ceiling Tired of strategy that never makes it to execution Ready to build marketing infrastructure ahead of operations In a compliance-burdened vertical that needs creative that clears 25 years. Every major vertical. Not one legal or compliance issue. Ever. Send me a message. First conversations are always free.

As an independent branding consultant and creative, I lead hands-on projects with client partners who require exceptional results from a dedicated specialist. I love to help brands at all stages of development to realize unique value through any number of deliverables that could include brand strategy, naming and identity design, core brand materials, campaign creative and content production to website design and custom packaging. • Creative Leadership for Brand Marketing Programs Requiring Multi-Platform Deployment • Expert Level Direction for Brand Strategy & Creative Direction, Campaign Concept Ideation and Creative Team Management • Exceptional Communications and Presentation Experience from Conceptual Ideation to Business Solutions Notable Clients: AT&T Wireless, Coca-Cola Company, Ferragamo, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, General Motors, IBM, The Ritz Carlton, Nike, Samsung, Suntory Global Spirits, TIMEX and Walt Disney Studio