Sam Brenner

Sam Brenner has had a diverse and impressive career in marketing, communications, and editorial work. In 2020, Sam began as the Product Marketing Lead at Close, where they manage the brand's messaging and product-related marketing. Prior to this, Sam worked at Revenue River as a Senior Marketing Strategist from 2018-2020, building relationships with clients and strategizing full-service digital marketing campaigns. In 2018, Sam also worked at Creation Chamber as an Account Manager, responsible for market research, lead generation campaigns, website redesign strategies, and editorial calendars. From 2014-2018, Sam was an Inbound Marketing Strategist and Consultant at SparkReaction, where they strategized and created content for multiple client accounts. In 2015, Sam was the Marketing Director at Urban Plains, developing online and local marketing strategies for an online Drake University publication. From 2013-2014, Sam worked at Meredith as a New Media & Marketing/Analytics, conducting weekly reporting and leading editing of optimized video copy. In 2012, Sam was the Executive Editor of Online at Drake Magazine, responsible for all online publications, writers' deadlines, story postings, and overseeing the online editorial staff. In 2011, Sam was a Freelance Copywriter at The Write Answer. In 2013, Sam also worked at Drake University as an Orientation Leader. Finally, in 2012, Sam was the Marketing and Communications/Editorial Assistant at Fork in the Road, where they edited an online magazine, managed customer databases, and created promotional copy.

Sam Brenner's education history includes a Bachelor's degree in Magazine Journalism from Drake University, which they obtained between 2011 and 2014. Prior to that, they attended Bishop Heelan Catholic High School from 2007 to 2011. Sam also has several certifications from HubSpot, which they obtained between 2015 and 2016.