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I help brands turn scattered marketing efforts into clear, revenue-driving growth systems. I have 15+ years of experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, and growth execution across consumer and service-based businesses. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, from early-stage brands to established companies, to develop and execute marketing strategies that actually drive revenue, not just activity. My focus is always on connecting the dots: making sure your brand, content, paid media, and customer journey are all working together to move the business forward. I’m especially strong in content and growth strategy. That means figuring out what to say, where to say it, and how to turn that into real engagement, traffic, and sales. Not just more content—but better, more effective content. From a brand perspective, I’ve led both new brand builds and rebrands. A lot of companies struggle to clearly communicate what makes them different. I help simplify and sharpen that message so it resonates with the right audience and supports everything else in your marketing. At the end of the day, I’m a strategist who cares about results. Clear positioning, thoughtful execution, and measurable impact. If you’re looking for someone who can think big picture but also help you actually move things forward, I’d love to connect.

Dynamic Marketing Consultant || Amplifying Brand Impact || AI Innovation Passionate about creating memorable brand experiences, I am an experienced marketing consultant dedicated to crafting impactful campaigns and cultivating collaborative partnerships. With a solid background in retail and e-commerce, I bring a wealth of expertise in pioneering creative marketing strategies for some of Europe's fastest-growing brands. Currently, I work as an independent consultant, partnering with companies across the globe to develop creative marketing strategies, elevate branding efforts, and leverage unique collab partnerships that resonate with audiences both locally and globally. From inception to execution, I've also built marketing departments from the ground up for new and existing businesses. Some brands I have worked with include Vero Moda (Bestseller Group), nu-in, NA-KD, True Gum, and Meroda Cosmetics. Beyond marketing, I offer AI commissions and provide art direction services, infusing cutting-edge technology with artistic vision to bring your brand's story to life.

SMS Marketing & 10DLC Expert | 10+ Years | High-Volume Campaigns | Compliance | Fast Setup I help businesses set up, run, and scale SMS campaigns — and make sure they're compliant with the carrier rules that determine whether your messages actually get delivered. 10+ years in mobile messaging. Millions of messages sent monthly. End-to-end coverage from strategy and platform setup to 10DLC registration and compliance. ──────────────────────────────────────── 📋 10DLC COMPLIANCE & REGISTRATION I run an SMS marketing and communications company based in the US. 10DLC compliance, registration, and approvals aren't a side service for me — they're core to what I do. I'm not learning the rules from a blog post. I'm dealing with carrier decisions, aggregator updates, and rule changes in real time. When things shift — and they shift often — I already know about it. THE PROBLEM MOST BUSINESSES DON'T SEE COMING Getting rejected is frustrating. Not knowing why is worse. Some campaigns get approved but messages are still blocked because the setup isn't actually compliant end to end. I've gotten campaigns approved that others couldn't get through — and my reviews speak to that directly. I work fast. I know where the friction points are, how carriers and aggregators actually interpret the rules, and how to structure registrations that hold up. What I handle: ✔ 10DLC brand & campaign registration ✔ Toll-Free number verification ✔ Short code compliance ✔ Blocking & filtering — diagnosis and resolution ✔ Compliance audits for existing setups ✔ Opt-in language & compliance documentation ✔ Twilio, GoHighLevel, Telnyx, Simplewire, Plivo, and other major aggregators Note on high-risk traffic: For carrier-flagged categories like cannabis, loans, and adult content, I can provide expert guidance on the current environment and your realistic options, though I can't guarantee specific outcomes. Feel free to reach out with your situation. Please note that my posted rate is if I am providing the SMS service through my company. If you need consulting with another provider my rate is $275 an hour. I also offer 30 min consults for $175. ──────────────────────────────────────── 📱 SMS MARKETING CAMPAIGNS From a single launch campaign to an always-on high-volume program, I handle strategy, execution, and everything in between. ✔ Campaign strategy, setup & execution ✔ Platform access & managed sending ✔ Mobile number lookup & list scrubbing ✔ API & integration support including Zapier ✔ Deliverability monitoring & reporting ✔ High-volume SMS at wholesale rates FAST-TRACK SETUP AVAILABLE For compliant, non-high-risk campaigns: platform access, number provisioning, and everything needed to start sending in 48 hours. Premium service, priced accordingly — ideal for businesses that need to move fast without cutting corners on compliance. Industries served: E-commerce & Retail · Real Estate & Property Management · Media & Publishing Health & Wellness · Financial Services · Personal Services · Home Services Education & Training · Restaurants & Events · Music, Film & TV · Auto ──────────────────────────────────────── Feel free to reach out with questions or to discuss your project. Happy to talk through what you're building and whether I'm the right fit. Looking forward to working with you! Thanks, Steve

****If you're looking for SEO please view my SEO-specific profile. If viewing this on desktop find it in the left sidebar under "View Profile" or if on mobile in the "View Profile" dropdown directly above.**** My job is to help you convey, command, and convert. All with the power of a few well crafted words, helpful backlinks, and optimized title tags. === What clients are saying about me (right here on Upwork) === • "The most professional and competent freelancer I have worked with so far on UpWork!" • "Mark went above and beyond the call. Completion prior to deadline, asking smart, poignant questions, delivering well-written and well-sourced content." • "Mark was easy to communicate with .... His sense of design complimented my goals and objectives---USE HIM YOU WILL BE HAPPY THAT YOU DID" === What I Can Specifically Do For You === - Write captivating, on-brand content to ENGAGE your audience - Create SEO strategies that boost performance and drive growth - GAIN customers and traffic through online marketing and ads - Deliver photos and video that CAPTIVATE even the shortest of attention spans Now a little bit about me: First off, HELLO, it's nice to meet you. My name is MARK and I am an experienced, efficient and all-too scrupulous freelancer who hates wasting time and other people's money, and loves a good challenge. My over 10+ years of professional experience Includes: - Online Marketing - SEO - SEM - PPC - Social Media Advertising (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) - Email Marketing - Copywriting - Blogging - Ghostwriting - Scriptwriting - Video editing for shorts, documentaries, social media and businesses - Photo editing and retouching I have worked for both start-ups and well-established companies as an editorial and marketing specialist. My expertise is SEO (search engine optimization) and CRO (conversion rate optimization). My background is with industries ranging far and wide, including news, entertainment, film, TV, travel, education, real estate, finance, food and tech. I can easily adapt to any style or voice that best suits your target audience, and do so right the first time so you spend less of YOUR time trying to get things done and more of it being awesome. Interested? I'd love to meet you and learn more about your business so please don't hesitate to reach out.

Licensed California attorney with over 14 years of lawyer marketing experience helping small law firms and legal websites with their legal content and social needs. I am passionate about creating consumer-friendly content for law firms and their websites-- not only does this make a great first impression for visitors, it also converts.

I develop and execute integrated marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness, strengthen market positioning and reach the right target audience. Using a holistic marketing approach, I work in a phased approach: 1. Develop Brand Messaging & Brand Identity 2. Create the Marketing Strategy 3. Execute BRAND MESSAGING & IDENTITY • Visual identity: logo, color palette and typography • Brand messaging: target audience, value proposition and key messaging • Market positioning and competitive differentiation • Company, brand or product naming MARKETING STRATEGY • Marketing audit, competitive analysis and SWOT • Target-audience segmentation and customer personas • Content pillars and content mapping • Integrated channel strategy and cadence across email, social media, paid media and influencer marketing • Marketing goals, KPIs and performance benchmarks • Content development and publishing workflows MARKETING EXECUTION • Integrated campaign development and activation • Content and editorial calendars • Copywriting, content creation and curation • Scheduling and publishing • Community management • Performance tracking and campaign optimization The result is a clear brand foundation, an actionable marketing strategy and a structured execution plan designed to support measurable growth. I can manage the full marketing process or focus on the stage where your business needs the most strategic direction and support. Book a call to get started!