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B2B Marketing Leader

Laura MacGregor

I believe marketing is about helping people solve problems, not just selling products or services. The best marketing builds trust and authority through thought leadership and delivers the right message to the right audience with clarity, value, and impact.

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The founder of Savvy Marketing Works has spent 20 years driving go-to-market strategy, brand growth, demand generation, and revenue for small and mid-sized businesses.

With a strong track record in cybersecurity, technology, and industrial B2B, Laura specializes in creating and executing marketing strategies that fuel revenue growth, drive demand, and enhance thought leadership. She has built and led collaborative teams, managed complex budgets, and developed vendor relationships.

Laura has worked with cybersecurity and tech companies including the Center for Internet Security, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google, Akamai, CrowdStrike, IEEE, and other nonprofits and startups.

During her time at IHS (now part of S&P Global), Laura led product management for aerospace design methodologies, collaborating with clients including Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, and others.

Marketing Experience

  • mktg grew cloud revenue (1600 x 900 px) (800 x 800 px) (1)
  • mktg expanded team (1600 x 900 px) (800 x 800 px) (1)
  • mktg in house agency (1600 x 900 px) (800 x 800 px) (1)
  • mktg nurture campaign (1600 x 900 px) (800 x 800 px)
  • mktg privacy compliance (1600 x 900 px) (800 x 800 px)
  • mktg operations (1600 x 900 px) (800 x 800 px) (1)

Marketing Skills

Strategic marketing plans – align with business goals and drive impact

Budgeting and vendor management – maximize ROI and efficiency

Thought leadership – showcasing expertise and insights through content

Lead generation and marketing automation – use data to nurture and grow

Email and social media – compelling campaigns that foster engagement

Product marketing and research – meet market needs and stand out

Branding and messaging – a strong, consistent voice that resonates 

Team leadership and coaching – hire and develop professionals

Advertising – driving awareness and demand through strategic paid media

Website and content – engaging digital experiences that convert

Partner marketing – strengthen relationships and expand reach

Education

The College of Saint Rose

MA, Communications; Focus on Digital Media and Public Relations - December 2010

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

BS, Management, Concentrations in Marketing and Management Information Systems - May 2006

Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management

Certificate, Digital Marketing Strategies (online) - August 2020

GISF Certification

Global Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) from GIAC 

AWS Certification

AWS Business Professional from Amazon Web Services 

Best Marketing Campaign

Awarded for the team's Build a Sustainable Governance, Risk, and Compliance Program campaign promoting CIS SecureSuite

2024

Best Marketing Campaign

Awarded for the team's work on the Plan Your Cybersecurity Roadmap to Success campaign

2023

Best Government/Public Affairs Campaign

Awarded for the team's work on promoting the K-12 Report: A Cybersecurity Assessment of the 2022–2023 School Year

2024

Best Public/Government Affairs Campaign

Awarded for the team's Cyber STRONG campaign for elections

2022