Marcus Nelson

Marcus Nelson is a seasoned brand marketer, designer, and public speaker based in Franklin, TN.1 He is currently working as a Brand Marketing Consultant and Fractional CMO at Full Nelson Brand Marketing.45

Professional Background

Marcus has an extensive and diverse career in marketing and entrepreneurship:

• Founder of multiple companies, including RockWater (a cyber-cafe), Superstarch (a design & user experience consultancy), and UserVoice (a customer service platform)16
• Former Director of Social Media at Salesforce.com, where he founded the social media management team18
• Founder of Addvocate, a social and marketing automation platform16

Expertise and Services

Marcus specializes in:

• Brand messaging and storytelling58
• Product marketing48
• Content creation and copywriting7
• Social media strategy2
• Marketing team mentorship and leadership3

He currently offers marketing consultancy services, helping companies craft compelling stories and effective marketing strategies across various platforms.5

Notable Achievements

• Featured in prominent publications such as Fortune, Forbes, New York Times, TechCrunch, and VentureBeat1
• Recognized as a thought leader in B2B marketing5
• Helped develop Salesforce's social media strategy, including their social media command center2

Personal Brand

Marcus is known for his:

• "Killer Silicon Valley instincts paired with Midwestern-nice" approach1
• Adventurous background, including experiences like smuggling bibles into the former Soviet Union and modeling for J. Crew1
• Ability to connect with people on a human level, which sets him apart in the technology industry3

Marcus Nelson's unique blend of experience, creativity, and marketing acumen has established him as a respected figure in the brand marketing and product marketing space.