RECENT NEWS:
Solving a not so simple problem for marketers everywhere
Oct 2, 2019
Silicon Prairie News
Simple Strat is a Lincoln-based marketing agency that helps B2B companies with growth marketing through a variety of services including inbound and digital marketing, video, and sales enablement. However, Ali and her co-founder Tyler are also excited to tackle newly identified problems within the marketing industry with their new product, BrandPlan.
Join Pipeline, Change Your Entrepreneurial Trajectory
Aug 28, 2019
Silicon Prairie News
Strong performers who remain active in Pipeline include Jason Tatge of Farmobile, Blake Lawrence of Opendorse, Carlos Antequera who sold Netchemia in 2015, Beth Handrigan of Lean Media, Ali Schwanke of Simple Strat, and Jeremy Jones of Nitride Solutions. These Members consistently show up to provide mentoring to new Fellows.
8Qs with a Silicon Prairie Founder: Ali Schwanke
Oct 10, 2018
Silicon Prairie News
Ali Schwanke is the Founder of Simple Strat, the marketing agency for companies serious about growth. She and her team bring a strong business and technical component to the marketing space, driving results through strategy and content.
MORE NEWS:
Simple Strat wins Corporate Marketer of the Year / Lincoln Journal Star / May 20, 2018
Simple Strat positioned for high-growth in the marketing strategy space / Lincoln Journal Star / Mar 17, 2018
Simple Strat positioned for high-growth in the marketing strategy space / Silicon Prairie News / Mar 13, 2018
Pipeline Innovators event honors entrepreneurs, welcomes new fellows / Jan 29, 2018
Entrepreneur program Pipeline announces awards, new class at annual bash / Jan 27, 2018
RECENT PODCAST APPEARANCES:
The Video Marketing Podcast
How to Use Video in B2B to Build Trust and Convert Leads Into Customers
Featuring Ali Schwanke
Did you know that anywhere between 50% to 90% of the buying process happens before you even talk to a salesperson?? This week we have Ali Schwanke with us, the CEO and Founder of Simple Strat. Ali has over 15 years marketing experience and is here this week to explain how she builds trust in the B2B process through video.
Rural Futures with Dr. Connie
Episode 12: Intersecting Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Rural Myths
Featuring Ali Schwanke
Dr. Connie gets down to business with Ali Schwanke, Founder and CEO of Simple Strat, a growth marketing agency headquartered in Lincoln, NE. Ali shares some of the nuts and bolts of what it takes to be successful after the startup phase, she sprinkles in some insights into what small businesses can do to amplify their voice and their story, and she gets real about what it’s going to take to create a culture for female entrepreneurs.
Bar Napkin Business
Episode 36: What Closing a Business Teaches you About Failure
Featuring Tyler Sprunk
Tyler Sprunk started his first business when he was still in college. Excited by the opportunity to put his marketing and advertising skills to work, he and his business partners owned and operated Forgelight Creative for nearly 3 years before they decided to call it quits. Now, over a year later, Tyler is putting his lessons learned to good use as the CMO of a different Midwest-based marketing agency and he’s not afraid to talk about learning from failure.
MORE PODCASTS:
The Pivotal Leader
Episode 55: Thought Leadership as a Marketing Strategy
Featuring Ali Schwanke
ABOUT:
Simple Strat is the marketing agency for companies that are serious about growth. By leveraging a proprietary strategy and planning process, we establish a roadmap to increase qualified leads and close more sales. Our services include inbound marketing, digital marketing, video production, and sales enablement. Simple Strat is a certified Silver HubSpot Partner Agency and Wistia video hosting and analytics partner.
FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Tyler Sprunk
888.423.2671
tyler@simplestrat.com
Upcoming Events & Workshops:
Surprisingly, we have no upcoming events to post! But, this won’t last long. Check back often to see where we will be next.
RECENT EVENTS & WORKSHOPS:
Harnessing the Power of Video Marketing in 2020
Presentation by Ali Schwanke as part of the AMA Lincoln Signature Speaker
Jan 9, 2020
Lincoln, NE
How to Setup & Use Analytics for Smarter Marketing
The Inland NW Digital Marketing Summit 2019 hosted by Digital Crush
Oct 11, 2019
Kennewick, WA
Inbound 2019 Recap
HubSpot User Group hosted by Simple Strat
Sept 24, 2019
Omaha, NE
Closing the Gap – Facilitating Female Foundership in the Heartland
Lincoln Calling – Women in Tech Panel
Sept 21, 2019
Lincoln, NE
Secrets to Removing Roadblocks in Your Marketing
Grow Nebraska T3 Webinar
Sept 19, 2019
