Phil Bauer

Marketing Guy - brand builder, copywriter, data and research geek

Leawood, Kansas, United States

About

I helped businesses sell their products and services. Notice the past tense. I'm retired. I developed successful marketing programs in a bunch of different industries including legal, retail, CPG, and financial services. I combined analytical skills like research with creative skills like writing to translate all that analysis into activities that made money for my company and my clients. Specialties: Marketing strategy development Loyalty and retention marketing Branding Marketing research and analytics One-to-one and database marketing Public relations TV, radio, print, and online media Website development Creative development Email marketing Copywriting

Experience

  • Retired at Self employed
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • Marketing Manager at Spencer Fane LLP
    Jun 2014 - Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 8 mos

    Thanks to a talented and dedicated team, we built the firm's PR program from the ground up, completed a visual and written brand refresh, and overhauled the website. In 5 years, the firm doubled its revenue and income, and had the 2nd-highest growth rate of any major law firm in the country.

  • Director of Marketing and Client Services at Smith Bender Marketing
    Jan 2008 - May 2014 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    First as a consultant, then as Director of Marketing and Client Services, developed and implemented marketing strategies and tactics for client organizations. Helped largest client outpace the industry to achieve double-digit year-over-year increases.

  • Product Manager at Bayer Animal Health
    2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

    Managed the marketing program and P&L for Advantage flea control medication, responsible for sales of over $150 million. Built 5-year strategic and tactical marketing plan that exceeded sales and profitability goals.

  • Account Supervisor at Hallmark Cards
    2000 - 2005 · 5 yrs

    Built marketing plans and led teams in development of loyalty marketing programs for Fortune 500 clients. Led development of marketing efforts that achieved 4 to 1 ROI for largest strategic client.