# Erika Velazquez > Fractional CMO, former SVP at New Stand & Morning Brew Fractional CMO, former SVP of marketing at New Stand, Morning Brew, and The New Republic. Ran a purpose driven agency (Tactile) that spearheaded marketing and business transformation initiatives for startups and media brands such as Dripkit (acquired 2022), Modernist Financial, The Boston Globe, Argent, Pipcorn, and Extend Fertility. I’ve held executive marketing and communications NewsCred (acquired 2020), The Guardian, and AOL. Across all of my experiences, I have built highly engaged teams, unlocked novel revenue growth, and leveraged my deep passion for content and storytelling to transform businesses. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to build influential brands ✔️ Creating winning content and distribution strategies ✔️ Going from 0-1 ✔️ Revenue strategy for media companies ✔️ Avoiding a crisis ✔️ Balancing parenthood and ambition I love supporting others in their career and helping founders. I can’t wait to chat! **Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $75.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/ErikaVelazquez) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/855776he6kI5ZO.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)