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Jon R.

Chicago, Illinois

$95/hr

5.0

5 jobs

***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!

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Shagun A.

Chicago, Illinois

$89/hr

4.8

196 jobs

I help founders, consultants, and premium brands turn positioning, Social media, content, and targeted outreach into a measurable pipeline. My work combines GTM strategy, market intelligence, founder-led content, executive visibility, and hands-on lead generation — so companies are not just better positioned, but actively generating conversations with the right buyers. Recent work includes acting as a hands-on growth partner for a luxury mattress brand in Manhattan, building its LinkedIn-led marketing engine from the ground up: founder positioning, editorial content, designer outreach, hospitality partnerships, SEO comparison content, PR angles, and qualified showroom/partnership opportunities. 1. Fractional Growth Marketing Ongoing monthly support: strategy, positioning, content, lead gen, partnerships, analytics. 2. Social media primarily LinkedIn-Led Lead Generation Founder profile, company narrative, targeted outreach, qualified conversations. 3. GTM & Market Intelligence One-time or project-based strategy work for startups, SaaS, AI, and investors. 4. Editorial, PR & Authority Building Creating premium editorial content, PR angles, media pitches, bylines, case studies, and publishing opportunities. Best for companies that need credibility, visibility, and a stronger market voice. 5. SEO & Content-Led Growth Developing search-focused content around buyer-intent keywords, comparison articles, competitor content, and AI-search visibility. Built to attract qualified prospects and support long-term inbound growth.

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