Dave Gerhardt, CMO of Privy
Dave represents one of the most exciting practitioners in the marketing industry today. Working in several of Bostons best known companies since 2009 including Constant Contact and HubSpot, although, Dave came into view with his work at Drift. For TMM, during these times whenever anyone asked who was killing it in the marketing world, we would always revert to the work being done by Drift at the time.
Since December 2019, Dave has been the CMO of Privy, a company focusing on helping e-commerce brands increase their growth through conversion and email marketing tools. In his spare time, he also is a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, and maintains his Patreon following – the A-List, which you can be part of too.
There are two things we’ve really come to admire about Dave. The first is that he is a dedicated family man . But perhaps the thing that has most impressed me about Dave is his willingness to share. He could probably sneeze on Linkedin and get 1000 likes on the platform these days, but we know we have personally gained a lot from Dave’s work.
Dave Gerhardt’s talks with The Marketing Meetup:
How can challenger brands can steal market share from industry giants?
Challenger brands thrive by leveraging agility, differentiation, and smart strategic moves to gain a foothold in competitive markets. While conventional wisdom suggests smaller brands have an advantage due to agility, the reality is more complex. Larger companies...
Biggest product launch mistakes, and how to fix them
Launching a new product is a monumental moment for any brand. It’s the culmination of months, or even years, of hard work, creativity, and investment. Yet, despite the excitement and preparation, many product launches fail to make an impact. Why? Because brands often...
Is there a ‘right’ way to balance brand and performance marketing?
The Brand vs. Performance Debate Marketing teams worldwide wrestle with a common question: how should we balance brand and performance marketing? Performance marketing, search, social ads, and digital targeting, yields quick wins and measurable ROI. Brand marketing,...
10 Examples of Brands Nailing Brand Distinctiveness
Introduction: What is Brand Distinctiveness? Standing out is not just about being different, it’s about being distinctly you. Brand distinctiveness refers to a brand's ability to be instantly recognisable and stand out from competitors through unique brand assets,...
What’s the best way to prove marketing’s impact to sceptical CEOs?
As marketers, we've all faced that moment: sitting across from a CEO who views marketing as a cost centre rather than a revenue driver. Their scepticism isn't entirely unfounded – historically, marketing has struggled to demonstrate its direct impact on the bottom...
Is brand awareness overrated? What matters most?
Is brand awareness it overrated? Or, more importantly, is it the wrong goal to chase in isolation? Let’s dig into what really matters when it comes to growing a brand. The Case for Brand Awareness Brand awareness has long been considered a cornerstone of marketing...
What’s the biggest mistake brands make when trying to differentiate themselves?
Every brand wants to stand out. But many fall into the same trap: trying to be different, rather than being meaningfully different. The result? Campaigns that look flashy but don’t stick, products that feel like gimmicks, and a brand that ultimately blends in instead...
Six of The Best Marketing Events in the UK – 2025
Navigating the multitude of events can be overwhelming for UK-based marketing professionals seeking valuable industry insights. To streamline your choices, we've carefully curated a list of six essential marketing events in the UK, each offering unique opportunities...
How to get ghosted less – Stephen Kenwright
It happens during a boom. It happens twice as often during a bust (and it hurts more). When we get ghosted, we feel like the victim. We blame the client. But, often, we can do something about it. You’ve spent hours creating a proposal, only for your prospective client...
What is the future of marketing? Interview with Mark Barry, MD of Hubspot EMEA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YcIxFhatrM&t=2s A few years ago we added webinars to the way we help folks learn about marketing things - and it's been just wonderful.That showed us a lesson in trying to do new things in service of the wider goal of helping...
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| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Emily Mellor and Paul Taylor, Co-founders at DUO | TMM IRL: The value of collaboration in the branding process | Leeds | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 20:00 GMT | Sarah Robb, Founder of Brand Strategy Academy | TMM IRL: Stripping the ‘BS’ from Brand Strategy | Cambridge | Sign up here |
| 18 Nov | 18:00 - 22:00 -03 | Rodrigo Rojo Pizarro, Consultor de IA, Marketing y Tecnología | TMM IRL: Santiago | Santiago | Sign up here |
| 19 Nov | 17:30 - 20:00 GMT | Kate Sikora, Managing Partner at Noble Performance; and Dominic Baliszewski, Co-Founder at Yours Sincerely | TMM IRL: What a Difference a Year Makes – Search in 2025 and the Road Ahead | Bristol and Bath | Sign up here |
| 19 Nov | 18:30 - 20:30 EST | Shazia Khan, Social Strategy and Insights Lead at Globe Content Studio | TMM IRL: Adpocalypse now! How digital marketers can battle in an AI minefield | Toronto | Sign up here |
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| 20 Nov | 14:00 - 15:00 GMT | Joe Glover, Co-Founder at The Marketing Meetup | Workshop – How to build the bare minimum marketing strategy | Online | Sign up here |
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