Transforming Marketing with Clarity, Creativity, & Data

From startups to global brands, I’ve led digital transformation and built marketing systems that deliver.

“A creative and digital genius”
– Huffington Post
Jim MacLeod

The best marketing happens where brand clarity meets performance. That’s where I operate.

I’ve spent more than two decades leading marketing, brand, and digital teams across startups, growth-stage companies, and global enterprises. My work spans strategy and execution, from building a brand from scratch to rethinking the digital experience of a billion-dollar business.

With roots in design and UX, I bring a creative lens to digital marketing. I’m just as comfortable in the world of martech, demand generation, and data, especially when the goal is growth. I’ve led cross-functional teams, unified scattered brand efforts, and built systems that scale.

Industries I’ve worked in include SaaS, higher education, healthcare, publishing, and B2B tech. I’ve worked agency-side, in-house, and across hybrid models, so I know what works and what gets in the way.

Collaborators and Friends

I’ve worked with some great brands over the years.

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Signature Wins

Work that reshaped brands, unified teams, and drove measurable outcomes.

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Unifying a Fragmented Digital Presence

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Audience-First Web Strategy

15 languages across hundreds of products

90-Day Brand Overhaul

You name it, we rebranded it

What I Bring

Built to lead modern marketing teams; blending creative vision, operational discipline, and digital depth.

Brand Strategy & Positioning

Defined brand narratives across B2B, SaaS, and higher ed sectors, aligning message, market, and mission.

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Digital Experience & UX

Led site strategy and UX for global sites in 15+ languages. Strong focus on accessibility, user behavior, and conversion.

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Integrated Campaigns

Built multichannel campaigns that align sales and marketing goals, driving pipeline and measurable outcomes.

Creative & Content Leadership

Scaled creative teams, built in-house studios, and developed content systems that work across formats and geos.

Marketing Technology & Data

Hands-on with martech stacks, CRM integrations, and campaign analytics. Comfortable using data to inform strategy.

Team Leadership & Organizational Design

Built and led high-performing marketing teams across brand, content, and digital. Focused on clarity, collaboration, and developing the next generation of leaders.

Recent Thoughts

Ideas on marketing, leadership, and where the industry is heading.

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AI’s Impact on Marketing is Undeniable

I’m a big fan of AI, so I’m learning everything I can and sharing it with you each week.

Testimonials

Some people say some nice things about me and my work.

Let’s Chat

How can we work together to do amplify your brand?