Emily K Drewry

I’m a brand marketer with a 10+ years experience in media and tech.

 
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Experience

I’m a strategic marketer with a focus on brand, community, and content. I’ve worked at both established brands (Forbes, Nasdaq) and fast-paced startups, overseeing every aspect of the marketing funnel. I’m energized by creative solutions that drive real impact.

With unique experience in editorial, digital marketing, events and partnerships, I put the audience first to drive growth and brand loyalty.

Resume

Experience

Director of Brand Marketing

The Information

March 2023—Current

  • Implemented comprehensive rebrand, including project managing a rebuild of the digital publication’s site.

  • Ideated, launched, and ideated brand campaigns focused on subscriber retention, growth and awareness.

  • Executed PR strategy shift which led to cost savings and organic coverage in Digiday and Forbes.

Director of Marketing
Voice
June 2020 – January 2023

  • Managed all aspects of the marketing, communication and events strategy.

  • Built and managed team of marketers and designers.

  • Drove user acquisition efforts using paid media, content marketing, OOH and influencer marketing.

Head of Social Media
Nasdaq
August 2019 – June 2020

  • Advised companies on marketing strategy surrounding IPO activities, including internal comms, experiential activations, digital marketing and paid media.

  • Managed channel activation strategy between units, including budget tracking, internal reporting, and project management.

Senior Content Manager
Forbes
April 2017 – Aug 2019

  • Transformed social media strategy into audience engagement systems that drove increased traffic and community brand affinity.

  • Piloted social-first video series which led to six-figure revenue deals with brand partners.

  • Spearheaded partnerships between the social media, audience, events and editorial teams to maximize resources and modernize marketing stacks.

 

Education

B.S. Journalism, International Studies, Global Health
Northwestern University

 

Skills

Branding & Identity

Social Media Marketing

Content Strategy

Team Management

GTM Strategy

PR & Communications

 

References

Contact info available upon request

Salah Zalatimo
CEO, Voice

Erika Velasquez-Alpern
SVP of Marketing, New Stand

Sharif Neshiewat
General Counsel, Ripple

Shae Carroll
VP Social Sales, Forbes

 
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Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Emily for two years at Forbes Media and to say she is a natural leader is a complete understatement. Emily continuously stepped up to lead the team, often when she wasn’t asked. She is a true social media expert that we utilized every day and her reliability and problem-solving skills made her an invaluable teammate.
— Shae Carroll, VP of Social Sales, Forbes
Emily is an innovative digital, social media and marketing leader helping mission-driven brands and executives build relationships with their audiences. As a non-linear content creator and storyteller, with a specialty in purpose-led narratives and consumer engagement programs, She has a growth mindset - always positive and finding solutions to large scale challenges.
— Kelsey Donlon, Global Head of Social Media & Influencer Strategy, Nasdaq

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