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.
PODCAST APPEARANCES:
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.
The Pivotal Leader
Episode 55: Thought Leadership as a Marketing Strategy
Featuring Ali Schwanke
On this episode, Gina Trimarco interviews Ali Schwanke, CEO and founder of Simple Strat, the marketing agency for companies that are serious about growth. Through digital marketing and thought leadership, Simple Strat helps companies own their category, generate more leads, and close more sales.
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
Pipeline celebrates Entrepreneurial Expression at the 11th annual Innovators gala / Jan 26, 2018
Four leading Kansas City entrepreneurs among 2018 Pipeline class / Jan 26, 2018
Bulu Box CEO wins Pipeline award / Jan 26, 2018
Pipeline announces 2018 class of entrepreneurial fellows / Jan 25, 2018
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.
Tyler Sprunk
888.423.2671
tyler@simplestrat.com
Upcoming Events & Workshops:
How to Setup & Use Analytics for Smarter Marketing
The Inland NW Digital Marketing Summit 2019 hosted by Digital Crush
Featuring Keynote Speaker Ali Schwanke
Date: Friday, October 11, 2019
Location: Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA
Marketing can be overwhelming – so many tactics, so many roads to choose. How do you know which way to turn? The key lies in your analytics. In her entertaining and informative keynote talk, marketing strategist Ali Schwanke shares common misconceptions about marketing metrics, why so few businesses have analytics set up correctly, and how to get the data and systems working for you. Explore real-life examples of insights discovered through marketing analytics!
RECENT EVENTS & WORKSHOPS:
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
It’s All About Me – Personalization & Smart Content
HubSpot User Group hosted by Simple Strat
June 20, 2019
Omaha, NE
The Dynamic Duo: Keys to Create a Powerful Sales & Marketing Team
Presentation by Ali Schwanke as part of the AMA Sales Summit
June 4, 2019
Lincoln, NE