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In this episode of E-Coffee with Experts, we sit down with Mark Eller, Director of Marketing & Communication at Leave No Trace, to unpack the power of purpose-driven marketing.
Mark shares how he built powerful campaigns for a nonprofit, without the luxury of massive ad budgets or tangible products. Instead, he focused on connection, emotional storytelling, and a clear mission to protect nature.
Mark reveals what most marketers miss when trying to expand their audience and why going back to your roots might be the smartest move. We also talk about the rise of AI and how he uses it today to streamline repetitive work like grant writing.
You’ll also hear what timeless journalism principles still apply to modern digital marketing and how young professionals can stand out in an oversaturated field.
Tune in to learn how to build trust, inspire people, and create campaigns that actually make a difference.
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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 - 00:34: Introduction
00:34 - 01:27: How He Got Into Marketing
01:27 - 02:36: The Truth About Nonprofit Marketing
02:36 - 03:40: His Campaign Framework That Gets Results
03:40 - 05:16: The Biggest Mistake Nonprofits Make
05:16 - 06:29: Creating Content That Speaks to Everyone
06:29 - 07:30: A Lesson From His Journalism Days
07:30 - 08:08: Let’s Talk AI in Marketing
08:08 - 09:31: Advice for Young Marketers
09:31 - 10:37: Building Confidence Through Skill
10:37 - 11:46: Final Thoughts
CONNECT WITH MARK ELLER
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellermark/
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