Alison Ehrmann

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Consulting Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - DTC Businesses @ American Greetings
New York, NY, US
Alison Ehrmann's Location
New York, New York, United States, United States
About Alison Ehrmann

Full-funnel DTC marketer with a record of scaling new businesses and jumping starting growth in well-established companies. Expert at acquiring, retaining, and instilling loyalty in high-value customers to drive revenue and profit. “Been there, done that” with full P&L, e-commerce, subscription, digital transformation, and customer journey roles across dynamic and diverse sectors. I love making things better. ▪ REVENUE MODELS: DTC, Subscription, eCommerce, Retail, Omnichannel▪ INDUSTRIES: CPG/Grocery, Healthcare, Fashion, Retail, and Media▪ SCOPE: Vision, strategy, and all go-to-market activities including, positioning, branding, awareness, performance, organic, content, engagement, conversion▪ SCALE: ~$10-$600MM. Adeptly shifts marketing strategies to align with objectives & resources▪ TEAM: Up to 22 marketers across Performance, Brand, Offline Media, Lifecycle, Creative, Partnerships + Agency management 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗔𝗗𝗗 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘▪ Accelerates sales by expertly optimizing 8-figure media budgets to drive awareness, reduce CAC, & improve LTV▪ Enables businesses to scale for growth by bringing together the right people and technology to get work done▪ Builds enduring brands & customer relationships by understanding consumer needs, creating emotional connections, and providing frictionless solutions that add real value▪ Leads with authenticity & empathy; fosters effective collaboration and builds cultures of trust, agility, risk-taking & fun𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗔𝗠 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘▪ Seamlessly integrates (performance + brand) + (creativity + analytics) + (strategy + tactics)▪ Combination of visionary and hands-on doer. Ego-less leader who prioritizes team▪ Relentlessly committed to the customer, championing their voice in every decision ▪ Intuitive leader of high-performing, high-retaining teams; rebuilds and upskills talent. ▪ Insatiably committed to success. Life-long learner and answer seeker. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗔𝗠 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰▪ Marketing and/or growth leadership role: CMO, VP Marketing. Title agnostic.▪ Consumer-focused business where marketing is a key driver of growth. ▪ Culture of collaboration, risk-taking, innovation. ▪ NYC-based (hybrid or in-office) or remote. Able to travel 1 week/month.▪ Awesome people to work with. Let's build it together!Reach me at: 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻.𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻@𝗴𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Alison Ehrmann's Current Company Details
American Greetings

American Greetings

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Consulting Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - DTC Businesses
New York, NY, US
Employees:
5362
Alison Ehrmann Work Experience Details
  • American Greetings
    Consulting Chief Marketing Officer (Cmo) - Dtc Businesses
    American Greetings
    New York, Ny, Us
  • American Greetings
    Consulting Chief Marketing Officer (Cmo) - Direct-To-Consumer Business
    American Greetings Jun 2024 - Present
    Cleveland, Oh, Us
    Provides hands-on expertise to drive growth, enhance brand value, and optimize the marketing strategy for 3 subscription-based digital businesses. Works closely with the Digital/DTC leadership team to unlock potential and ensure marketing initiatives align with the larger company’s overarching vision and objectives.▪ STRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION: Develop and implement high-impact marketing strategies to support growth, brand awareness, customer acquisition, and retention.▪ BRAND POSITIONING: Analyze and refine the brand’s positioning, ensuring a consistent, compelling narrative that resonates with the target audience and strengthens the market position. Customer Insights and Analytics: Leverage data and customer insights to inform decision-making and optimize campaign performance.▪ CROSS-CHANNEL MARKETING: Create and oversee an integrated marketing strategy across digital, social, content, and traditional channels to maximize reach and engagement.▪ INTERIM LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP: Acting as a change agent, setting high standards for execution and accountability, and implementing best practices to benefit the team beyond the consulting engagement.▪ STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION: Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including Creative Content, Product, and Data Analytics, to ensure alignment and cohesive support for marketing initiatives.▪ CHANGE MANAGEMENT: Leading the organization in implementing marketing transformations, from adopting new technologies to restructuring processes and team roles for greater efficiencies and outcomes.
  • Self-Employed
    Fractional Cmo And Advisor
    Self-Employed Feb 2024 - Present
    Ca
  • Mars
    Chief Marketing Officer, Nom Nom
    Mars Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
    Mclean, Virginia, Us
    Drove all full-funnel marketing activities, brand strategy/vision, and revenue growth for a leading DTC, subscription-based premium pet nutrition. Managed a double-digit budget and team of 8. Reported to President/GM.
  • Thirty Madison
    Vp Marketing
    Thirty Madison Mar 2020 - Jun 2022
    Us
    Led vision and all marketing activities for emerging businesses within a portfolio DTC, healthcare company (unicorn status). Owned awareness, acquisition, retention & loyalty efforts. Built a high-performing team of 8 marketers, Reported to Group GM▪ BUSINESS GROWTH: Drove double-digit YoY revenue growth, building sustainable business to propel long-term profitability.▪ PERFORMANCE MARKETING DIVERSIFICATION: Lessened dependency on paid social by introducing new channels; shifted Meta spend from >50% to <30% enabling blended CAC to remain stable during market-wide volatility. ▪ BRAND BUILDING: Uncovered new audiences and brand messaging through synthesis of consumer insights, social listening, and iterative testing. Stronger emotional connection contributed to more UGC, positive reviews, and an ~80 NPS. ▪ DIGITAL CUSTOMER JOURNEY: Created a new interactive and personalized website path based on user intent. Reduced bounce, captured 27% more qualified leads, and collected a greater level of 1st party data. ▪ CONVERSION RATE OPTIMIZATION: Created CRO function, setting tactics and methodology that drove gains of 35%+.
  • Rockets Of Awesome
    Vp Marketing
    Rockets Of Awesome 2018 - 2019
    New York, New York, Us
    Established the vision and execution of all eCommerce and subscription marketing strategies in an early-stage, children’s clothing brand. Balanced performance marketing and brand-building efforts for maximum ROI. Reported to the Founder.▪ BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION: Collaborated on the shift from subscription-only to addition of eCommerce. Opened up new audiences. Increased purchase frequency, increased customer lifetime spend and ROAS. ▪ CUSTOMER ACQUISITION: Drove ~60% quarterly, ~150% YoY increase in new customers while reducing CAC▪ BRAND POSITIONING: Utilized customer feedback, market traction, and competitive research to develop UVP/USPs.
  • Toys
    Vp, Digital Marketing
    Toys"R"Us 2018 - 2018
    Parsippany, New Jersey, Us
    Change agent hired (just prior to liquidation) to create and own ecommerce growth. Led cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders to generate traffic, grow user base, shift selling strategy, improve digital products, and accelerate profitability of a $1B e-commerce business. Reported to the Global CMO.▪ CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT: Developed the overall digital experience to accelerate value and reduce friction. Ensured brand cohesion and marketing efficiency across all consumer touchpoints. ▪ OMINCHANNEL STRATEGY: Responsible for driving traffic and conversions through digital media mix optimization, SEO, onsite & content marketing, in-store integration, app downloads and usage, UX.▪ ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE Proposed restructuring to ensure people, process, and systems are aligned to deliver against transformative goals. Instilled a customer-focused, solution-driven, mobile-first mindset.
  • Columbia University School Of Professional Studies
    Adjunct Professor
    Columbia University School Of Professional Studies Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Freshdirect
    Vp, Consumer Marketing
    Freshdirect Jan 2014 - Aug 2016
    Bronx, New York, Us
    Drove consumer sales and profit for a first-mover, grocery delivery service. Led all digital/direct activities as well as above-the-line advertising. Managed a $XXmm budget, driving $600mm+ in sales. Reported to the Chief Consumer Officer.▪ ECOMMERCE GROWTH STRATEGY: Realized double-digit revenue growth annually, by creating plans for annual, near-term, regional, and seasonal activities. Set record new customer growth amidst intense competition in the food space. ▪ BRAND AWARENESS: Launched 1st brand campaign in 5 years, driving market differentiation. ▪ MEDIA MIX OPTIMIZATION: Generated wins of up to 40%. Shifted the analytic framework from CPA to LTV, informing smarter marketing investments for longer-term profitability without increasing marketing budget.▪ COHORT DEVELOPMENT: Defined customer personas based on market research and customer database. Created segmentation strategies with tailored content, messaging, product assortment, offers & and services. ▪ LIFECYCLE MARKETING: Deepened engagement through targeted pre/post-purchase, cross-channel journeys. Dramatically improved second purchase metrics, reduced churn, and decreased discount promos.▪ LOYALTY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Overhauled paid membership and loyalty programs through customer research, pricing strategies, and technological enhancements. Grew “DeliveryPass” subscriptions 17%.▪ MOBILE APP DOWNLOAD & ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY: Ran successful download campaigns, leveraging a mix of paid ads, CRM, and targeted promotions. Led engagement initiatives including push notifications and in-app messaging. ▪ BUSINESS EXPANSION: Launched Foodkick. Exceeded 1st year customer acquisition goals by 10% and revenue goals by 26%.
  • Conde Nast
    Director, Digital Marketing & International Expansion
    Conde Nast Mar 2012 - Dec 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    Managed the customer relationship and leveraged consumer insight to drive revenue and profitability. Responsible for generating and retaining high-value digital subscriptions for a leading paid-content website.▪ DIGITAL MARKETING: Revamped all aspects digital marketing. Implemented technological enhancements, product positioning and packaging, pricing strategies and robust testing — Grew digital sales 11%. ▪ CONSUMER RESEARCH Conducted primary research to understand brand value, consumer behavior, willingness to pay, and impact of product changes — Findings led to an 8% price increase.▪ GLOBAL MARKETING: Lead global expansion plans projected to triple growth.
  • Time Inc.
    Executive Director, Digital Strategy
    Time Inc. 2009 - 2011
    New York, Ny, Us
    Established a new center of excellence charged with aligning legacy a $420MM direct marketing organization for digital growth. Full P&L responsibility. ▪ DIGITAL GROWTH: Grew digital sales 34% generating 1.5mm subscriptions, capturing $3mm in incremental profit. ▪ CRM / DATABASE MARKETING: Built a multichannel lifecycle marketing engine, leveraging the attributes of the 150mm-record database. Increased cross-sell sales by 50%, retention rates by 17%, and AOV +20% in the initial phase.
  • Time Inc.
    Executive Director, Customer Acqusition
    Time Inc. 2008 - 2009
    New York, Ny, Us
    Hand-picked to create a new division responsible for acquiring new customers for 21 magazine brands. Led, trained, motivated a team of 22.▪ SUBSCRIPTION MARKETING: Generated 4.5 million subscriptions annually, exceeded annual target despite a 40% staff reduction, significant budget cuts, and changes in consumer behavior. ▪ P&L MANAGEMENT: Managed $80mm+ budget with $100mm in associated revenue. ▪ OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES & COST-SAVINGS: Outsourced procedures, negotiated fee reductions, vetted new vendors.
  • Time Inc.
    Brand Director, Consumer Marketing
    Time Inc. 2006 - 2008
    New York, Ny, Us
    P&L responsibility for two $10MM+ revenue divisions. Responsible for all consumer business channels including retail, subscriptions (acquisition/retention), partnerships, digital growth and consumer research.▪ MARKETING STRATEGY: Improved marketing efforts by reinvigorating brand positioning, price testing, new art & copy platforms, and customer segmentation — Improved retention rates 25%.▪ DIRECT MARKETING Led all B2C marketing efforts — mail, inserts, SEM, website, landing pages ▪ TRAFFIC & AUDIENCE: Development: Created growth through deep analysis to identify opportunities, newsletter optimization, unique content platforms, SEO, promotional programs, and partnerships. Led site re-launch marketing strategy and Omniture coding and reporting implementation.
  • Time Inc.
    New Business Marketing Manager
    Time Inc. 2004 - 2006
    New York, Ny, Us
    Strategically developed, implemented & managed aggressive business plans for acquiring new subscriptions through direct mail, insert cards, telemarketing and broadcast media.
  • Time Inc
    Partnership Marketing
    Time Inc 2003 - 2003
    New York, Ny, Us
    Managed partnership marketing for the People Magazine Group. Identified new partners and channels for acquiring profitable subscriptions & incremental retail sales.
  • Barnes & Noble.Com
    Marketing Consultant
    Barnes & Noble.Com 2002 - 2003
    New York, Us
    Oversaw marketing for 5 product lines. Responsible for growing and engaging audiences on- and offline.▪ Marketing Management: Utilized email, website, mail and print to generate awareness and growth — Produced wins of up to 30%. Created business models, KPIs measurement and standardized reporting.▪ Loyalty Program Management: Grew profitability of “Reader’s Advantage” loyalty program by creating on-boarding program, e-mail segmentation, offer & creative testing — LTV +10%. ▪ Omnichannel marketing - Collaborated on the integration of online into retail. Created store signage and scripting for cashiers to upsell .com services to retail shoppers.
  • Barnes & Noble.Com
    Director Brand And Affiliate Marketing
    Barnes & Noble.Com 2001 - 2002
    New York, Us
    Full P&L responsibility for all ecommerce marketing activities for enews.com, a Barnes & Noble company▪ Integrated Marketing: Utilized digital media, marketing platforms (coupons, sweepstakes, personalization), and techniques such as data mining, demographic segmentation & targeting. Lead ROI, CPA & CPC analysis — Increased ewnews.com sales 20%. ▪ Brand Management: Oversaw brand voice and creative development. Directed in-house creative staff; oversaw all copy and layout. Managed 2 national print advertising campaigns ($6.5MM budget). ▪ Affiliate Marketing: Maintained and grew affiliate program 15% through effective communication channels, new compensation structure/incentive programs, surveys and constant creative testing. ▪ User Experience: Led website redesign with better navigation, greater merchandising capabilities, 50% shorter check, and improved SEO

Alison Ehrmann Skills

Leadership Marketing Management Direct Marketing E Commerce Database Marketing Social Media Strategic Partnerships Brand Marketing Online Marketing Loyalty Marketing Digital Strategy Relationship Marketing Record Of Success Customer Retention Mobile Marketing Brand Awareness Digital Media Competitive Analysis Team Leadership Digital Marketing Advertising Integrated Marketing Customer Relationship Management Strategic Planning Strategy Interactive Marketing Social Media Advertising Marketing P&l Management Dtc Cross Functional Team Leadership Change Management Product Management Segmentation Direct Mail Subscription Social Media Marketing Conversion Optimization Multi Channel Marketing Sem Email Marketing Brand Strategy Customer Journeys Customer Acquisition Management Data Driven Marketing Marketing Strategy Brand Management Analysis Marketing Research

Alison Ehrmann Education Details

  • Columbia Business School
    Columbia Business School
    Executive Program
  • Cornell University
    Cornell University
    Human Service Studies

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