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MARKETING

After more than 30 years in marketing - including leading a marketing organization as Chief Marketing Officer - I now work with growing businesses to build smarter marketing strategies, stronger brands, and high-performing teams.

My Philosophy

Marketing isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters.

Every company has a story.

The challenge isn't finding it.

It's learning how to tell it.

I believe the strongest brands are built by understanding people - not chasing trends.

I also believe marketing should be measurable.

Budgets should have purpose.

Creativity should solve problems.

And local communities still matter.

Most of all...

I believe businesses grow when people trust them.

Great marketing earns that trust.

Whether you're building your first marketing team, preparing for your next stage of growth, or simply need an experienced marketing leader to help you navigate what's next, I can help.


Growth Strategy

Marketing plans aligned with business goals.

  • Annual planning
  • Budget allocation
  • Priorities
  • Growth roadmaps


Brand Storytelling

Develop campaigns people remember. Because the best marketing starts with a great story.

  • Clarify your message
  • Strengthen your brand


Media Strategy

Make your marketing dollars work harder.

  • Media planning
  • Budget optimization
  • Digital and traditional media
  • Measurement


Community Marketing

Helping brands become part of their communities - not just advertise to them.

  • Community partnerships
  • Philanthropy campaigns
  • Local store marketing
  • Grand openings
  • Events
  • Corporate partnerships


Team Development

Building high-performing marketing teams.

  • Hiring
  • Coaching
  • Agency management
  • Leadership mentoring


Creative Production

Keeping creative projects on time and on budget.

  • Campaign management
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Print
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Direct Mail
  • Experiential
  • Events


Why Me?

Big-brand experience. Right-sized for growing companies.

I've spent my career helping brands grow - from local businesses to multi-location organizations with hundreds of thousands of members.

I've led marketing teams, managed agencies, developed campaigns, built loyalty programs, launched brands, optimized media budgets, and learned that great marketing is rarely about doing more.

It's about doing the right things.

I love helping growing businesses simplify marketing, discover their story, and build a strategy that actually works.


Who I Work With

Growing organizations ready for their next chapter.

  • Founder-led businesses
  • Small to mid-sized companies
  • Membership businesses
  • Health & wellness
  • Consumer brands
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Lifestyle brands


Let's Talk

If you're looking for an experienced marketing partner, or just want to talk through a challenge, I'd love to connect.

I'm currently building Mulkey & Co., a consulting practice focused on helping growing brands tell better stories and build smarter marketing. Stay tuned.

Contact: mulkeykris@gmail.com

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